A super decadent hot chocolate made with whole spices, chopped chocolate - and a secret ingredient - that's guaranteed to keep you warm during the colder months. Guaranteed mood booster I honestly think there is not much better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a rainy evening. I'll be curled up on the sofa, under a cosy blanket as the mug radiates warmth to my fingertips and the scent of cinnamon and ginger warms my soul. It's me at my most relaxed. However, any fellow

I love cookies. I have a thin, crispy and fudgy chocolate chunk cookie recipe on my blog already which has become my go-to recipe. However, this week on the Great British Bake Off the signature bake was to make an American style cookie - something thick, crisp with a luxuriously gooey centre. I think it was meant to mimic the Levain bakery cookies that went viral a few years ago

Maple pecan cake – easy to make, perfect for autumn and a perfect start to the Great British Bake Along! Gorgeous and delicious! Let’s be honest: did you really think I would be doing the Great British Bake Along again in 2026? Because I didn’t. I was fully prepared to just sit and enjoy the show this year but then I couldn’t help myself. I love trying to complete this challenge every year and it gives me an excuse to consume a ridiculous amount of sugar and carbs for the nex

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