YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF ENGLAND, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE ENGLAND OUT OF THE GIRL!
To me and millions of Brits, nothing says Christmas quite like a mince pie! Whilst I would gladly eat them all year round, they are saved for a Christmas tradition. They are a sweet and spice-filled tasty treat. You can buy pre-made mince pies quite easily these days but, in […]
Growing up, no Christmas was complete without mince pies. A fresh batch out of the oven could not be beaten…and yes, a mince pie was always consumed with a cup of tea! My mum would use Robertson’s mincemeat to fill pies but I love making my own and it is […]
Whenever I go into a chocolate shop and see slabs of chocolate with various toppings, my eyes light up. Not only does chocolate bark look beautiful but the topping ideas are endless. Below are a few last-minute bark varieties that I made for a festive celebration – cranberries, pecans, pumpkin […]
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 […]
“Exporting British happiness…” I first heard about British Corner Shop from my cousin in England. I was chatting to her one day from Chicago and recalling my last visit to England. We reminisced about our grocery store outings – for her, a trip to Waitrose or Marks and Spencer was […]
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 […]