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Maple & Pecan Shortbread Biscuits
l love shortbread and wanted something to make some that were a bit more autumnal. I have had a box of different leaf cutters for ages...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Mini Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Muffins
My obsession with pumpkin spice continues!!! Pumpkin spice is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 16, 20212 min read


Victoria Sponge Cake
This is a classic British cake which doesn’t need any introductions! I thought it was time I got this recipe on my blog as I made it regularly in my cafe. Victoria sponge and Lemon drizzle were regulars on my cafe menu and always sold well. Victoria sponge cake is named after Queen Victoria who was said to have enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea. It was a popular cake during her reign in the 19th century. The jam inside always causes a debate - should it be raspberry or
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 14, 20214 min read


Halloween Cookies
I have always made biscuits and shortbread but my son requested cookies like we get in America! Soft and sugary with yummy sweets was his...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Pumpkin Spice Cookies
This is currently my favourite cookie! They are soft, spicy and melt in the mouth. I was experimenting with pumpkin spice and these...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 6, 20213 min read


Sarah’s Mini Pecan Pies
One day in my cafe I had a customer that came in looking to purchase some pecan pie which was really weird as I was just making one for...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 4, 20213 min read


Apple and Almond Slice
My sister gave me some cooking apples from the tree in her garden and I wanted to make something different to a pie or crumble with them....
Sarah L Samuels
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Iced Ginger Shortbread Slices
These slices of ginger Shortbread topped with ginger icing are lovely and spicy and perfect with a cup of tea! I remember seeing these in...
Sarah L Samuels
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Mint and Chocolate Cake
This is another adaption of my chocolate cake recipe! Made with oil, it keeps really well and it is certainly not a dry cake but light...
Sarah L Samuels
Sep 22, 20213 min read


Golden Syrup Loaf Cake
Golden syrup has been made in London since 1881 and is a sticky golden syrup that is great on toast, pancakes and great for baking. This...
Sarah L Samuels
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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