As children, my brother and I used to make a gingerbread house every Christmas. It was always so much fun. This recipe is originally from my mum and I have adapted it to suit gluten- and sugar-free diets. Read more...
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Someone once said: “Put ‘eat chocolate’ at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you'll get one thing done.” If you can’t eat sugar, eating chocolate is not straightforward. Fortunately, the manufacturers are increasingly realising that chocolate is not just for those who can eat sugar. And there are now a number of options to satisfy your chocolate cravings without sugar. Read more... These mocca cups melt in your mouth. They’re chocolatey and creamy with a gentle coffee flavour. And they are ever so moreish. Read more... If you are a lover of chocolate, but can’t have dairy, lactose or casein, what are your options? Fortunately, there are delicious alternatives available. Read more... The sweetness and earthiness of pumpkin coupled with the zing of rhubarb is just wonderful in these muffins. They also have a streusel topping which makes them look attractive and adds extra texture. Read more... If you can use honey, it adds a number of advantages to your baking:
I made some yummy chocolate squares this week. Tucking into some soft chocolate sponge topped with luscious chocolate spread has to be the ideal way to celebrate the National Chocolate Week – or any week for that matter... Read more... As xylitol has become more popular, it's become more widely available. In the UK there are now several brands to choose from, such as XyloBrit, Total Sweet and Xylitol UK. They all come in a granular form, looking very much like ordinary sugar. The bag size is usually 225-250 g, but there are some 1 kg bags and 4 g saches available, too. Read more... I have a young RedLove apple tree in the garden and this was the first season it produced any fruit – all in all, 5 apples! I decided to make a good old-fashioned crumble as I thought the apples’ red-coloured flesh would make the pudding look attractive. I wasn’t disappointed. And the flavour, combined with the oat crumble, was so wonderful that I can’t wait for the next crop! Read more... Honey is made by bees from the nectar of flowers. However, it’s not suitable for everyone:
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