Why do we only eat pancakes once a year? They are so yummy and easy to make that we really should eat them much more often. I think we get a bit scared about making them in case we end up with a big soggy mess, or we flip them so high they stick […]
Welsh Bara Brith: Yummy Cake for St. David’s Day
Spring is here! I’m sure I just saw some sunshine, and there are definitely daffodils trying their best to push through all that boggy mud. And daffodils mean St. David’s Day, which means it’s time for some traditional Welsh food. Bara Brith, make your entrance… It’s not often that a recipe covers three Mini Yummers […]
Cheeky Chilli Chocolate Truffles
“HELP! It’s Valentine’s Day and I haven’t made anything for Mum/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Uncle Joe…” No worries! This chocolate truffle recipe has only three main ingredients and the truffles can be made really quickly. A great way to show someone how much you love them. Don’t like chilli? Then you don’t have to include it, but it’s a […]
Who Invented Macaroni Cheese?
Did you know that macaroni cheese is actually a UK invention? Yep, even though we think of all pasta dishes as being Italian, the idea for macaroni cheese actually came from a British woman hundreds of years ago. We’ll learn more about that later, but for now, let’s make some awesome mac and cheese. Stuff […]
The Perfect Lunchbox Cake: Simple Madeleines Recipe
I love cupcakes, but sometimes it would be nice to have a sweet treat that wasn’t covered in a ton of frosting and that was a bit more lunchbox friendly. Enter the French madeleine… Madeleines are small shell-shaped cakes that originate from the Lorraine region of France. They are a lighter cake than a regular […]
How to Make Yorkshire Puddings That Are Better Than Grandma’s
Do you want to make the best Yorkshire puddings ever? Even better than the ones you eat at Grandma’s? Do yours turn out more like flat pancakes than Yorkshire puddings? Well, here’s the secret… or three… The Three Secrets to a Perfect Yorkshire Pud 1. Make sure the pan is hot and sizzling with […]