Victoria Sponge

The Victoria Sponge is possibly the most loved cake in the world. It’s simple and delicious and, Daydreamers, it’s easy to make. I rustled this up in an hour on Sunday morning before popping round to my mum’s to wish her a happy Mother’s Day; the effort and thought that went into the cake went… View Post

Cranberry, White Chocolate & Brown Sugar Muffins

One of my favourite baking subjects is the muffin. Who doesn’t love a muffin? There’s something for everyone, from sweet chocolate to savoury cheese and even healthy, chai seed protein. My muffin of choice? Cranberry and brown sugar. This recipe has white chocolate too. Step 1: Gather your ingredients. 350g self raising flour; 1 tsp… View Post

Nutella & Banana Crepes

I’ve had crepes on the brain lately. It’s not really my fault; I mean, last Tuesday was Pancake Day, and this weekend Mr Man jetted off to Val D’Isere to hit the slopes – and you always eat crepes in France, oui? That feeling of being in Europe and ordering a warm, carby crepe with… View Post

Forgan’s, St Andrews

You can probably tell from my Instagram feed (see right or click here) that I do enjoy a good cup of coffee. One place I like very much is Forgan’s in St Andrews, a restaurant on Market Street. From the outside, Forgan’s is unassuming; the exterior gives little away, other than a slightly rustic vibe thanks… View Post

Little Italy

    You may have noticed on my social media outlets that I love a certain little Italian cafe in my home town, Broughty Ferry: Visocchi’s. Why do I love it so? It’s a family-run establishment with the best coffee in Dundee (and the surrounding area) and, believe me, I’ve tried a lot of coffee round… View Post