This Lucky Dip Blog means just that - it could be Top Tips one minute and Recipes the next, wholly unpredictable.
Chocolate Digestive biscuits are extremely popular in the U.K. According to Wikipedia, around 6 million are consumed every day, roughly speaking that’s 70 biccies a second! Certainly not to be scoffed at and nor is my version of Chocolate Digestives — seductively coated with a thick layer of caramel underneath a bonanza of a Belgian chocolate topping!
Read MoreIf you want the best for your doggy, then here is a jaw-drooling recipe which will make their eyes light up. There are no preservatives, added sugar or salt for that matter.
Read MoreThese are tough times indeed—obviously, holidays in Italy are presently out of the question. What better to cheer us up then with this beautiful, ultra-light and characterful take on the Italian Ciabatta—bread with attitude, Dude! Just hope you can get hold of some flour…
Read MoreI so miss the quintessentially British Hovis’ trademarked Granary Bread. It has an absolutely distinctive sweet, nutty malted flavour and aroma. It is also wonderfully moist. Hats off to Hovis !
Now I’m attempting to make my very own version because it can’t be bought here in the States. Please bear with me — I’ve been creating my own recipe and have baked two lots thus far. The ingredients are being honed so that you too can experience this wonderful bread for yourself. Believe me, it’s so worth it . . .
Read MoreFinny Fannie — inspired by traditional Finnish bread-making and the American recipe called Fanny bread. It may be wry but it certainly ain’t dry! A bit of an experiment but it turned out very well, easy to slice and, frankly, tastes brilliant. So good that this loaf disappeared in no time at all — I only just managed to get a picture of the last slice!
Read MoreI can never get enough of ‘em—bunnies that is! And right on cue, here’s a recipe for no, not Hot X Buns but Not X Buns! Hot X Buns are traditionally eaten at Easter time but if, like me, you enjoy them all year round, then this is specially for you.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love marzipan with its simple, natural ingredients. This marzipan or almond paste is vegan too so let’s get cracking—but not with eggs, of course!
Read MoreDo everyone a flavour with this savoury take on the Awesome Buns recipe. They’ll be high-fiving your Cheese’n’chiving mastery!
Read MoreSometimes called a Yuletide Log, this will enhance any festive occasion. This chocolate roulade can be dressed up for any special occasion though. Far less sickly than some birthday cakes and if you’re short on time, the perfect solution and it’s quick and easy to make.
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