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In today’s society, for most of us, food is varied and plentiful – too plentiful some might say judging by the increasing levels of obesity amongst the British population. Just by popping into our local supermarket we can choose from hundreds of ready-made meals from countries all over the world, …
The best cupcake icing is simple to prepare and delicious to taste. It should complement the cupcake rather than overwhelm it. As with most things in life insisting on good quality at the beginning will show in the final product. Cupcake icing is simple and requires few ingredients but always …
Cupcakes are perfect for every occasion from glamorous weddings to afternoon tea parties, from book launches to fund-raising coffee mornings – and children’s parties are no exception. You’ll be voted Top Mum of the Class every time if you offer some of these delectable cupcakes to visiting kids. The important …
Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Make them simple for family teas, elegant for wedding celebrations, or pretty for your Sex and the City moments. For Children’s Parties you can let your imagination run wild topping the icing with sweets, sparkles and stars, but now and again it’s nice to …
For the best chocolate cupcakes use the freshest and best ingredients. Choose good quality chocolate – fairtrade if possible – and have everything at room temperature before you begin. And once you’ve mastered the basics, be creative and experiment! We’ve two recipes for chocolate cupcakes as well as recipes for …
Cupcakes are the new rock’n’roll! There’s been a huge upsurge of interest in cupcake baking over recent years. Cupcakes suddenly became highly fashionable, and it’s largely thanks to Carrie Bradshaw from the American series Sex and the City. From the moment she bit into a dainty Iced Cupcake it was …
One good thing about the cold, dark and miserable evenings of winter is the excuse they provide for a hearty hot pudding to finish off your evening meal. These aren’t the sort of puddings you can eat at lunchtime – at least not if you plan to do any work …
For as long as I can remember I’ve collected conkers in the autumn. I love the rich brown sheen that the best ripe nuts have. But conkers, or horse chestnuts to give them their proper name, are the least collectible nut as far as baking goes for, as every mother …
Ice cream cakes are great fun to make and delicious to eat. Here are two recipes: a simple treat that is ideal for a children’s summer party and a much more grown up version of the ice cream cake, which is the perfect ending to an August Dinner Party. Simple …
Chocolate truffle cupcakes are a very grown-up treat, ideal to end a dinner party or for a special romantic meal for two. Be aware that this recipe contains alcohol which might make it something you don’t want to share with your little ones! Also, because it makes a dozen cupcakes, …