week 40: Chelsea buns

I wanted to practice my yeast cookery so gave these a go. I think they will need some more perfecting, the key seems to be cooking them close together so you don't get too much "crust" around the edge. I like to think they are a bit healthy as they are mostly bread and fruit so no doubt will try them again soon.

Week 39: Chocolate mousse cake

A baked chocolate mousse cake which is then chilled to serve cold. Quite rich but light, a nice quick pud to make but is very impressive so good for dinner parties and the like!

Week 38:Egg custard tart

Every Sunday morning when I was younger I used to go with my dad to visit my nan, take her her Sunday paper and have a custard tart. So I decided to see if I could make one myself. Traditional egg custard tart I have since found out is basically pastry (calories), egg yolks (the biggest calorie part of an egg) and cream (ahem need I comment here!).....which all equals yum!!! I made a big one and little individual ones, perfect snack sized :-) Top tip: put freshly grated nutmeg on top, goes down a treat

Week 37: Millies cookies!

I am a massive fan of millies cookies so when asked to try and replicate their selection in one go I was a bit hesitant. I have baked cookies in single batches before but not on such a grand scale...the kitchen resembled marylands production line!! Reviews seemed positive though with everyone enjoying their favourite flavour. I made:
- triple choc
- dark choc
- milk choc and nut
- raspberry and white choc
- oatmeal and raisin
- cherry
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