When I think of summer one of the first flavours that comes to mind is lemon! It is so refreshing and bright, and pairs well with a lot of other flavours. Lemon drizzle cake is one of my favourite desserts…
Living in the UK for the past 3 years has been an eye-opening experience. When it comes to the weather it’s everchanging and you never know what to expect. Being from Croatia, I’m used to the “classic” hot summers and…
Usually when I get food cravings, it’s one of three things – cookies, pancakes, or chocolate cake. Chocolate cake is one of those desserts that is so indulgent, and it is very hard to find a store bought one that…
When I was a kid I used to watch loads of cooking tv shows. One of my favourite people to watch was Lorraine Pascale – she would make the most beautiful food, and desserts that were always so simple but…
When I was younger I wasn’t as big of a foodie as I am now, and every time my parents or someone else wanted me to try something new, I would always refuse. I only had my first baklava when…
I think it’s time to tackle macarons! I could write a whole essay on macarons, in fact I already have for my degree, but I’m here to explain as best as I can how to make the foolproof macaron. Only…
I absolutely love making pie! Playing around with different shapes, motifs and themes is one of my favourite parts of baking. I have been on the search for a foolproof pie crust recipe and I am here to deliver it…
Living in the UK, I realised how much British people love tea. Some of my friends drink it at least 10 times a day and honestly, I have never understood the obsession. However, I love cake. And this is probably…
This modern layered slice was invented by a celebrated French pastry chef Stephane Glacier. I learned how to make it at university, and let me tell you, even just reading what the components are, my mouth was drooling! There are…
Anyone who knows me, knows pancakes are my favourite food. In any shape or form. So when there’s a new trendy pancake going around, you bet I’m going to try it! These fluffy Japanese pancakes are a bit finicky to…