This dessert was an absolute favourite growing up. Traditionally, it was a holiday dessert, but in my mind, it can be enjoyed all year round. I love the tartness of the cranberries with the sweetness of the ripe bananas. Tips & Bits This dessert really is best made the day […]

People always ooh and aah when I tell them that I make my own marzipan, but it is honestly one of the easiest things to make. There is nothing wrong with buying marzipan, but this recipe for super easy marzipan will have far less sugar, and you cannot beat the […]

These gooey morsels will bring warmth to your palate with their mélange of spices and chocolate. They are almost brownie-like in texture and a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. I love them any time of the year but especially in the fall and winter months. Behind the […]

Simply put, Eton Mess is a messy Pavlova: meringues, berries and cream. I love to make my Eton Mess using English clotted cream that comes in a little glass jar, but regular whipping cream works just as well. You can always buy meringues from a store if you want a quick […]

There are two British biscuits which I adore – Custard Creams and Jammie Dodgers. In my version, the two biscuits met and became Custard Dodgers. The biscuit is very delicate and the filling of custard cream and jam creates a wonderful sweet and tart encounter. I keep the sugar in […]

I grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, in the days when there was still a Marks and Spencer in town. Saturday morning shopping trips with my mum would usually end up at M & S and we always got Battenberg cake. Whilst it looks pretty with half white/half pink cake, you […]