Tag: marzipan

Speculaas-Spiced Christmassy Flapjacks

Speculaas-Spiced Christmassy Flapjacks

Hello! I know I’ve been missing in action for a while, so my first post here since the summer is a really simple one to ease myself back into blogging. I must confess that although I’m a borderline obsessive baker and continuously scribbling down ideas and 

Snow-Topped Festive Tiffin – A No-Bake Christmas Cake!

Snow-Topped Festive Tiffin – A No-Bake Christmas Cake!

I’m going to jump right in here and declare my new-found love of tiffin. I always thought this traybake treat was something other people made – people who couldn’t bake maybe – and was of the opinion that it was a bit rubbish as every 

Prinsesstårta (Swedish Princess Cake)

Prinsesstårta (Swedish Princess Cake)

[VEGETARIAN] Let me start by saying that this is one of my all-time favourite cakes. I first tried it about a decade ago in the Swedish flat-pack wonder-warren that is Ikea, and swore I’d eat one every birthday and probably every weekend from that day 

Swedish Semlor Buns (Shrove Tuesday Buns)

Swedish Semlor Buns (Shrove Tuesday Buns)

I’m always excited to dip my toe into Scandinavian creations, so when I first saw a photograph of these I just had to give them a go! Semlor buns are a massively popular bakery treat and were traditionally enjoyed during the run-up to Lent, but 

Simnel Muffins (Easter Muffins)

Simnel Muffins (Easter Muffins)

I should probably start this post by mentioning that I’m neither religious nor a fan of the current, commercially driven Easter celebration. I definitely have pagan tendencies – I enjoy the seasonal celebratory feasting with a nod to nature, spring and new beginnings (represented so