For about 4 minutes when I’m scarfing down mangoes every summer, I stop cursing the heat. We buy them by the dozen, wait impatiently for two of them to ripen every evening, stick them in the fridge, and then dive right in. It’s a sticky, messy affair and it’s utterly perfect. After eating about 20…
Cakes & Brownies
Almond Cornmeal Cake
It’s almost the weeeeeekend! And all good weekends begin with cake. In my world, all good days begin (and end) with cake but I’m not sure you’ve reached my level of crazy yet. You probably shouldn’t? Anyway, this particular cake was inspired by one I ate over the Easter weekend at Bodega in Panjim. I…
Mini Strawberry Bundts with Strawberry Compote
So excited to share this cake with you guys today! There is something seriously great about being in a new place with a billion new things to figure out. I had no idea our move would make me this happy, but having all the light and space in the world has suddenly opened my mind…
Spiced Carrot Cake
It’s Christmas on the blog! We’re starting with the classics and working our way up to some pretty ambitious recipes because ’tis the season. First up, a moister than moist carrot cake filled with nutmeg, cloves and of course cinnamon because no winter/festive/Christmasy cake is complete without lots of spices. Brew yourself a piping hot…
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
I was supposed to post this on Wednesday. But I was um, busy. Does celebrating your own birthday count as being ‘busy’? There was a lot of cake to eat, you guys. I was swamped ok? (Thank you all so, so, so much for all your fabulous wishes *insert hearts here*)