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Banana Bread Recipe
Banana Bread Recipe I dusted off this recipe this week when we ended up with a basket full of rather too brown looking bananas and my husband asked me to turn it into cake rather than throw them away. This banana bread recipe is perfect for those soft and squishy bananas and the extra banana […]
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Review of The Old Thatch in Wimborne
Review of The Old Thatch in Wimborne With hospitality beginning to reopen again after the long winter lockdown restrictions, I was delighted to be invited to have lunch at the newly open The Old Thatch near Wimborne. The Old Thatch is a beautiful 17th century pub with a lovely thatched roof, that sits just outside […]
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The Churros Kings in Bournemouth
The Churros Kings in Bournemouth It is always a treat when we spot a churros van, to stop get my kids a churros, my eldest in particular, LOVES them! We don’t spot them very often, maybe at a festival or a theme park? This summer however, the Churros Kings will be parked up by the […]
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The new Fropical Ferret by Badger Beers
The new Fropical Ferret by Badger Beers It’s always lovely to taste a new product from one of Dorset’s much loved brands. In this case it was the newly launched Fropical Ferret IPA by Badger Beers. The Fropical Ferret is a tropical twist on one of their fan-favourite amber ales – the Fursty Ferret… and […]
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Review of Fordington Gin’s ‘Gurt Lush’ Gin
Review of Fordington Gin’s ‘Gurt Lush’ Gin Fordington Gin was founded by Ros Nelmes with a whole lot of love for Dorset and a passion for creating a delicious product. I have heard lots of lovely things about Fordington Gin (and Ros!) and was delighted to be gifted a bottle of their award winning ‘Gurt […]
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Discovering macarons in Bournemouth with La Maison Macaron
Macarons in Bournemouth with La Maison Macaron This is something quite decadent about the french macaron… smaller than a traditional sweet bake, but so full of flavour and when made well, they are both crisp and chewy. They are a difficult bake to master and time consuming to make, but they are a joy to […]
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Recipe for Millionaire’s Shortbreads.
Recipe for Millionaire’s Shortbreads. A crumbly biscuit base, some gooey caramel and a topping of soft chocolate… these sweet treats are a great little pick-me-up at the end of a long day and this recipe for Millionaire’s Shortbread is delicious. In my opinion, a large caramel layer that makes them impossible to eat elegantly is […]
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Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe Sometimes the simple things are the best. This is the first cake I learnt to make as a teenager and I have never found a better Victoria Sponge Cake recipe (thank you Mum!). This versatile recipe can be adapted to add all sorts of delicious flavours – like lemon or chocolate. […]
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Raspberry Jam Doughnut Recipe
There is nothing better (in my opinion) than a freshly made, heavily sugared doughnut, filled to the brim with raspberry jam. They are not difficult to make but they do take a little time… but who doesn’t have some free time at the moment?! This Raspberry Jam Doughnut Recipe results in deliciously soft doughnuts that […]
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020
Dorset Foodie Feed Christmas Gift Guide 2020 Christmas is the time of year when our amazing food and drink producers dust off their festive recipe books and get making. Here are some of the fab products on offer this Christmas but do check out your favourite producers and restaurants as many have their own […]
