Vanilla Extract is a baking essential, but it’s also expensive – a little 60ml bottle of Vanilla Extract can set you back as much as £7 which works at over £1 for 10ml! So if you were to buy a litre of Vanilla Extract, it would cost you over £100! It’s not cheap at all but if you’re a regular baker like at myself then you’re probably going to go…
In May last year (2019) I took the leap and turned this page from being just a little blog, to also being a little YouTube channel. It was a huge deal for me as I’ve struggled with anxiety and speaking publicly for as long as I can remember – so to put myself out there and film myself for a YouTube channel is something I thought I’d NEVER do. Fast…
When you’re a baker, there are some ingredients that are staples in your kitchen – flour, sugar, eggs, yeast, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and vanilla extract. If you’re making a cake, scones, tarts – or anything on the sweet side – you’ll likely put vanilla extract in it, even if it’s not a primarily vanilla flavour you’re after, vanilla extract will give your bake a bit of lift.…
We all use butter in some form (well, unless you’re lactose intolerant or vegan but let’s not nitpick) but did you know it’s incredibly easy to make at home? All you need is: 600ml Double (Heavy) Cream A large jar – at least 750ml Some muslin or a clean tea towel And that is it. You can do this with a stand mixer or even a butter churn, but I’m…
I said when I launched the site earlier this week that I’d use this as a place to post not only my cooking and baking successes, but also my cooking calamities and baking blunders as well, because anyone who cooks or bakes and says they never make any mistakes is a complete and utter liar because you can’t improve and learn if you don’t make the odd cock-up. With that said, I…