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Video recipe: how to make goat’s cheese & spinach frittata in a sandwich toaster

Published on 2012-02-09 07:45:57

There are two “deliberate” (!!) mistakes in this video. Can you spot them? Technology and the weather are doing their upmost to defeat me this week. Shivering and barricaded into my back bedroom with a fan heater and a toasted sandwich I am craving sunshine and longer days like the occasion I made this [Read on...]

A peep at the book and Forever Nigella #12

Published on 2012-02-02 18:21:18

I know I said I was going to be very prompt and get my Forever Nigella posts up on 1st of the month and 3.5 weeks later I fail to achieve this. But you see a few things have been going on… The past week has kept me busy with final edits to the [Read on...]

Giveaway #39: Interflora Chocoholics Hampers (TWO)

Published on 2012-02-02 17:02:26

Back when I worked in an office, a colleague regularly received a delivery of flowers on occasions such as Valentines Day or her birthday. She used to get very embarrassed and those of us with partners less romantic were slightly envious. On the sole occasion I received flowers at work (before my wedding), I [Read on...]

Giveaway #38: Hotel Chocolat Beauty Box RRP £50

Published on 2012-01-26 18:38:21

If you’re looking to buy extra special Valentines Day Gifts for Him or Her Hotel Chocolat can always be relied upon for a great selection of luxury chocolate assortments presented in a beautiful fashion. Ranging from their Chocolate Hearts at just £5 all the way up to decadent cabinets of truffles for £160, Hotel [Read on...]

Giveaway #37: £50 Groupon Voucher

Published on 2012-01-26 18:36:28

Do you fancy being pampered? Maybe treat yourself to some beauty treatments? Would you like to go out to a great restaurant? Better still for it not to cost as much as usual? One lucky Maison Cupcake reader can win a £50 voucher to treat themselves to whichever offer they fancy on Groupon. I’m [Read on...]

Giveaway #36: Couture Chocolate by William Curley

Published on 2012-01-26 18:34:34

Rare is the treat a book that will not only impress your friends on your coffee table but teach you something valuable as well. Couture Chocolate gives detailed information how to undertake chocolate making skills at very highest level but remains a readable joy to flick through and drool over. You may remember I [Read on...]

Giveaway #35: new Weight Watchers book The Complete Kitchen

Published on 2012-01-26 18:33:41

January traditionally sees new found dedication to healthy diets and weight control, what better time for Weight Watchers to launch their new book. The Complete Kitchen features 145 simple-to-follow recipes within nine chapters – ranging from basic stocks & dressings to Sunday roasts, leftovers & sides, to the more budget conscious ‘Everyday Value.’ Recipes [Read on...]

Sticky Toffee, Date and Banana Pudding: Weight Watchers featured recipe

Published on 2012-01-26 18:32:05

A comforting winter pudding that won't spoil your new year's diet resolutions. [Read on...]

Baking with Children: Giant Iced Dinosaur Cookie Project

Published on 2012-01-23 14:00:22

Making a giant iced dinosaur cookie. The sugar dough tastes surprisingly appealing and Ted was very pleased with the end result. [Read on...]

Want fresh groceries and recipes delivered to your door? Say hello to HelloFresh

Published on 2012-01-23 07:51:53

Chances are if you read this site that you’re already fond of cooking and like to eat meals made from scratch. We all have off weeks though when we’re up against deadlines and can’t be bothered to shop properly and plan meals. If you know you’ve got a busy period ahead and don’t want [Read on...]