Cheesecake; Plain and Simple
A very quick and simple post today, that I’ve had sitting in the draft pile for quite some time. There’s going to be quite a few changes around here, but while I finish working those out, I present to you one of my current favourite desserts. New York Cheesecake, but with an Oreo crust and dark … Read more
Death By Chocolate
Ok, I am HORRIBLY aware that I’ve neglected this wonderful corner of the internet for quite some time. The truth is, between being moved to a different kitchen and not having the time to play with sugar and butter and fun things like that, and being at war with the mental health department yet again, … Read more
On Life-Changing Realisations, Scrubbing Out the Cool Room and Peanut Butter
On Friday I received the most wonderful letter from a friend back home, and the last paragraph read like this: Please tell me EVERYTHING you have been doing these past few months as I am woefully out of the loop and you are by far the most exciting person I know! Fast forward three hours … Read more
Lamingtons
If I got a dollar for every marriage proposal I’ve received from a well fed man (and even the odd few women) in the past five months, I’d be a very rich lady. These babies would’ve given me an extra few dollars. I even got a compliment from my manager over them, and getting compliments … Read more
Double Chocolate Deep Fried Brownie, Ice Cream, Coulis, and Pistachios
The full name of this post should really be The HUX Double Chocolate Deep Friend Brownie, with Caramel and Macadamia Nut Ice Cream, Mixed Berry Coulis and Crushed Pistachios but that’s a little long winded for a title. And yes you did just read that. Twice. And no you’re not seeing things either. This is … Read more
Baking Mad / Chocolate Pistachio Meringue Gateaux
Phew what a mouthful. I’ve been dying to post this for ages and ages and ages, but figured I should wait to do so, so that it can coincide with my appearance on ‘Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard’ this week! And if you missed it on Wednesday, you should all go watch it on 4od; … Read more
A Happy Mistake
Today I stuffed up some of the meringue mixture for my practice gateaux for my appearance on TV (will tell you more closer to airing time!), and this is what I ended up with: Not bad, eh? I added a couple tablespoons of good cocoa powder to the mixture, as well as a good dollop … Read more
Have I just topped the Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie?
Today I found a 2 for £3 offer on both the Cadbury’s and Green&Black’s at the grocery store. Yes, the Cadbury’s would have gotten me more in terms of weight for my money, but the quality of the latter is infinitely superior. And as good quality chocolate is something students are severely deprived of, and … Read more
A GIANT Cupcake
Please excuse the terrible piping. That was one of my first attempts and it really wasn’t too good. At least the cake was pretty good. I surprised one of my best friends with it at work for his birthday. Half peanut butter, half chocolate sandwiched together with some chocolate frosting, and with swirls of chocolate … Read more
