TV Review: The New ‘Great British Bake Off’ – Channel 4

Well let me confess straight off that I only watched it because of the wonderful Noel Fielding, who I’ve had a soft spot for for years. I’d grown tired of Bake Off; hadn’t watched the last couple of years on the Beeb where it had grown a little tired and predictable, even with the annual […]

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A Greek Easter Masterclass with Tonia Buxton

Back in January, the lovely people at Total Greek yoghurt sent me a large amount of their wonderful yoghurt with which I had lots of fun coming up with new recipes and revisiting old (click here and here). Then last week I received an email asking if I’d like to attend a masterclass they were organising […]

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Pan-Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, Mozzarella & Basil Pizza

With all this baking going on on TV at the moment, it’s not surprising that a girl finally has to give in and get out the strong plain bread flour. First there was the Great British Bake Off, then Lorraine Pascale popped up baking, and now we have the Bake Off’s very own Paul Hollywood […]

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Mince Pies & Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Yes I know it’s Boxing Day and Christmas is in its last stages but I hope you’ll forgive me only just getting to this post: Christmas started for me on the Eve (when the mince pies were made) and a family meal in my house with daughter, son and daughter-in-law; then Christmas Day saw daughter […]

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