Tag Archives: Birthday

A Labour Of Love. Four Layer Chocolate And Caramel Ombré Piñata Birthday Cake.

  Birthdays are always celebrated in our house with a home-made cake of the lucky birthday boy or girl’s choosing. Last weekend we celebrated our daughters’ fifteenth birthday. This time last year I made elegant Mini Strawberry Cloud Cakes With Chocolate … Continue reading

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Celebrating A Milestone. The Perfect Gift. A Truffle Tree From Gascony.

I’m so overwhelmed. This week I celebrated a significant birthday with more than a little help from my friends. Over a long and  lively lunch my gorgeous girlfriends presented me with the perfect gift. My very own truffle tree, growing … Continue reading

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For Serious Chocoholics. A Wicked Indulgence. Chocolate Mousse Torte with Candied Morello Cherries and Hazelnut Praline

In our family we always celebrate birthdays with a homemade cake. The choice of cake is always at the discretion of the birthday boy or girl. Needless to say over the years I have made all manner of cakes – … Continue reading

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