My friend Maria gave me this recipe. I call her the 'Cake Queen', as she makes the most amazing cakes! I made this one yesterday for Father's Day and it was eaten with great ... continue reading...

I love this lemony pie! Love the tangy flavour it leaves in your mouth. preheat the oven to 200˚ pastry for a 24 cm pie form: • 250 gr unbleached flour • 150 gr unsalted butter • 3 ... continue reading...

Today is Samson's birthday. I can not believe he is 8 years old! How time flies. He asked me to make him a strawberry cream cake. for the sponge you will need: • 4 organic eggs, ... continue reading...

Today is mother’s day and the children and grandchildren are coming over for afternoon tea. I prepared these two cakes, one a rich chocolate and one a light ricotta. They are both gluten ... continue reading...

The other day I made this grape tart and added marzipan and cardamon. It was so delicious, I had to write about it. make an almond shortcrust pastry: • 50 gr ground almonds • 40 gr raw ... continue reading...

My mother used to make this amazing Christmas cake, it has such a beautiful flavour and texture!! She used to make it two weeks before Christmas and every few days, she would pour a little ... continue reading...

These little pies are absolutely delicious! They are called ' Bocconotti', a specialty of Puglia in the very south of Italy. They are melt in the mouth pies made with puff pastry and an ... continue reading...

I love buttermilk pudding. It is a light, slightly acidic tasting dessert and I am sure it will become one of your favourites too. For 6-8 people • 5oo ml buttermilk • 250 ml pure ... continue reading...