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NewsletterFondant is a fantastic way to decorate cakes – especially at Christmas – and make yours stand out from the crowd. Here’s a few tips on how to get started! Step 1 Place a cooled cake on a large plate and measure its diameter. Step 2 Roll out a ball of marzipan on some greaseproof paper […]
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Tips for a traditional Christmas cake
It can be nice to get ahead of ourselves at Christmas, and the cake is a great way to do just that. Most Christmas cakes can be baked up to 6-8 weeks ahead of time. A good Christmas cake is moist, rich, and slightly spicy, and packed with fruit and nuts. The cake is kept […]
Snowy coconut meringue cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, sugar and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Beat in the butter until the mixture is just combined. Whisk together the egg whites, coconut milk, vanilla extract and half of the desiccated […]
Vanilla winter wonderland cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly spray two 20cm and two 15cm round cake tins with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the […]
3 ways with…Christmas fondant decorations
Fondant and Christmas cakes are a match made in heaven. Here’s 3 particularly adorable cake decorations to make, but don’t be afraid to come up with your own designs too! Smiley snowman Tie a red or green ribbon around the base for a scarf (or use red and green fondant squares), then use black fondant […]
Tips for a perfect Christmas cake
The best part about Christmas is the cake, and the best part about Christmas cake is that the earlier you make it, the better it tastes on the day! This is truly our favourite kind of baking – do it when you have time, far in advance, and reap the rewards later! From many years […]
How to: safely dispose of grease
It should go without saying that you should never, ever pour grease, oil or fat of any kind down your drain – it will solidify, building up a layer which will eventually cause a blockage. Things to know about kitchen grease. Fat is flavour and can easily be incorporated into your cooking. Julia Child once […]
5 ways with light breakfasts
Herby eggs and tomatoes Serves 4 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Halve 4 medium-sized, firm but ripe tomatoes and cook, cut side down, for 10 minutes until slightly charred. Flip the tomatoes over and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Cook for a further […]
Home Ec: bake it beautiful
Cupcakes have become very popular in recent years. An Bord Bia (2015) surveyed consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Britain on their behaviours towards “sweet baked goods,” and found that “small cakes and slices” were the most popular, with 40% of people indicating that this was their favourite type of sweet baked good. The […]
Home Ec: flipping out
Shrove Tuesday — otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras — will be celebrated on Tuesday 28th February, 2017. Pancake Tuesday is traditionally the day before Ash Wednesday, upon which Christians celebrate the final feast before the fasting time of Lent. People all over the world celebrate by eating pancakes on this day; they […]