Baking – Page 23 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Mini Easter simnel cakes

Published on April 16, 2014January 21, 2020 by Teresa Ulyate5 Comments

So today we are talking fruit cake, spices and chocolate. Music to my ears… and my stomach. I am not sure how I got this far in my baking career without trying this recipe! I suppose that while traditional fruit cakes are found in abundance around Christmas time, the simnel cake is less common down here at the tip of Africa. This fruity cake adorned with marzipan is traditional around Mothering Sunday and/or Easter particularly in the U.K, and I thought I would channel my British ancestors and give it a bash this week.

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Easy double chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Everyday double chocolate chip cookies

Published on March 28, 2014August 21, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

These days I think that most of us feel as though we are running around like headless chickens much of the time, just trying to keep our heads above water and get everything done. I try not to use words like “exhausted” or “stressed” too much as I think they only compound the situation, but if I’m truthful they very aptly describe how I have been feeling for most of this month! I knew it would be a busy time, but goodness me – I feel as though I haven’t had 5 minutes to myself at all!

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Carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting

A birthday celebration and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Published on March 5, 2014December 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate11 Comments

I started this blog a year ago, with the intention of sharing my favourite recipes and kitchen adventures. I had been mulling over the idea of having a food blog for quite some time before this, but kept putting it off thinking that no-one would read it, or that I would run out of things to write out. I am pleased, and relieved, to say that neither of those things has happened…in fact, little did I anticipate the adventure that lay ahead when I published my first recipe one year ago.

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A Paddington Bear party and marmalade sandwich cookies

Published on February 27, 2014December 19, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate10 Comments

I am no stranger to long stints in the kitchen, but as I write this I feel as though I am still recovering from the cooking marathon that happened this past weekend. It was all for a very special reason though, as I was preparing for my daughters 2nd birthday party!

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Rustic coconut tarts with raspberry sauce

Published on February 12, 2014November 23, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

On Monday afternoon my daughter came home from school with a piece of cardboard covered in beautiful pink and red hearts that she had carefully painted. I looked at her artwork – hearts… love… wait a second, it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday! Truth be told, I believe in celebrating and appreciating love throughout the year and not just splurging on the 14th of February, but I was reminded of this recipe which I will be sharing today.

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Tarte au chocolat

Published on January 8, 2014December 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate9 Comments

Last week I posted a round up of the dishes I made over the Christmas period (you can check out that post here). This article received quite a bit of attention, mostly because of the delectable dessert featured right at the beginning. Some of you have been asking for the recipe…and your wish is my command. You will find everything you need to know below.

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In my kitchen … Christmas 2013

Published on January 2, 2014May 20, 2019 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

This post, my first for 2014 is a little indulgent, but hey ho, it is holiday season and I thought it would be fun to do a round up of some of the things I have been cooking over Christmas. Just in case you haven’t seen enough food over the last week or so!

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Gingerbread cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream

Published on December 19, 2013January 21, 2020 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

I’m sure you will have noticed the Christmas theme in this month’s posts, and today is no different! Deciding on this week’s recipe was very easy – these last two weeks have been quite a roller coaster, and as the saying goes: “when the going gets tough, the tough eat cake”. Or something to that effect.

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