Monthly Archives: February 2011

Cinnamon, honey and fig cheesecakes

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Katie Bryson

My university friends and I have formed a supperclub as a way of ensuring we get together more often and also as an excuse to do some grown up cooking. It is nice to have a go at things for … Continue reading →

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Coffee and £100 Vouchers Giveaway: Winner Announced!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Thanks to everyone who entered my Valentine Giveaway to win a pot of Douwe Egberts Aromettes plus a whopping £100 of Tesco Vouchers. I was overwhelmed by the response and loved reading about everyone’s coffee rituals… although I’m frankly a … Continue reading →

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Girly indulgence time: Macaroons

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Feeding my boys and a firefighter is hard graft at times, so to reward myself I’ve decided to write sporadic blog posts that are ultra girly. I need to embrace my inner pink and glittery side every now and again … Continue reading →

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Lorraine Pascale inspired pizza

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Boys love pizza – fact! But making it has always been Matthew’s territory, however after watching Lorraine Pascale throw one together on her show Baking Made Easy I couldn’t resist getting stuck in myself. I do love Lorraine’s fuss-free approach … Continue reading →

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Adventures with a slow cooker

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Bunging a load of ingredients in a casserole and then leaving it to transform itself into a one-pot wonder, is my kind of cooking. It’s not glamorous but it’s highly practical. There are so many plus points: You can do … Continue reading →

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Lovely lemon curd

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Katie Bryson

We cracked open the last jar of plum and mulled wine jam at the weekend, and as I’ve now got quite addicted to making my own preserves I rapidly set about researching what I was going to spread on my … Continue reading →

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Super-quick chocolate fudge cake

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Katie Bryson

It was the firefighter’s birthday on Friday at the end of a particularly chaotic and emotional week. I had wanted to build on the success of my intense chocolate oreo loaf cake and come up with another chocolate masterpiece, but … Continue reading →

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Love coffee? Love shopping? Enter my Valentine’s Giveaway!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Brewing up a reviving cup of hot coffee has become a sacred ritual in my daily routine since having the boys. A strong shot of espresso poured into a large cup of steaming milk works wonders when you’re feeling a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Meals in Heels

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I was given Jennifer Joyce’s super-girly cookery book Meals in Heels by my friend Ris as a birthday present. It’s a very glamorous looking publication full of illustrations of impossibly groomed women decked out in vertiginous heels and cocktail dresses … Continue reading →

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Spiced banana and coconut loafcake

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Katie Bryson

It’s been a week of friends doing me a huge amount of favours with the firefighter being away all week with work. The best way I know to thank people for their kindness is, of course, to bake something lush! Baking … Continue reading →

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