Competition Winner and Home-Made Jam!

Strawberry Jam

So, the day’s finally arrived! I get to pick a competition winner! First of all I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who entered and donated to this really worthy cause; I had no idea it would … Continue reading 

Last Minute Competition Update

Awesome and yummy prize!

As you might already know, I’m holding a competition in aid of Beat, the leading eating disorders charity – there’s only a week and a half left to enter until I announce the winner, so get donating and make sure … Continue reading 

Hallowe’en Layered Caramel Cake

Number Twelve - Hallowe'en Caramel Cake

To get into the spirit of Hallowe’en I decided to bake a tremendous triple-layered caramel cake, with a ‘spiderweb’ on top, from my Great British Bake Off cookbook! It took a very long time to do, so I wouldn’t recommend … Continue reading 

Baked Spinach Risotto

Baked Spinach Risotto

I’ve wanted to make a risotto for absolutely ages but have been put off for a number of reasons, firstly it looked too difficult with all of the stirring and getting the consistency right, and in a university kitchen it … Continue reading 

Competition Update

Prize so far

As you might already know, I’m holding a competition in aid of Beat, the leading eating disorders charity – today I went out and bought some (I’m still going to add to it later) of the prize for the lucky … Continue reading 

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oat Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Number Sixteen - Allergy-friendly Peanut Butter Cookies

I wanted to find a recipe for cookies that allowed people with varied food intolerances or requirements to eat without feeling deprived, and as I was planning to go for a picnic with people whose dietary requirements I was unaware … Continue reading 

Apple and Raspberry Pie

Vegan Apple & Raspberry Pie

Tonight I made Apple and Raspberry pie and actually ate quite a sizeable chunk of it, which represents a big leap for me in terms of my recovery for anorexia; not just because of the pastry and sugar, but also … Continue reading