Tuesday 5 November 2013
Croûtons
Wednesday 23 October 2013
Chocolate crunchies
Yes, I finally got round to writing another blogpost. I'm so sorry it took so long. I got a bit busy, so the baking took a backseat, but I'm back now. My apron is freshly washed and ironed, tied my hair up in a knot, got some fresh eggs and new packs of Sugar and flour, in other words: time to bake! :)
Before we get on with the actual baking, I'd just like to take a moment to say how much I loved the Great British Bake off this year, congratulations to Frances. I'm sad it's all over, but here's hoping next season will hurry up and get here quick :)
Before we get on with the actual baking, I'd just like to take a moment to say how much I loved the Great British Bake off this year, congratulations to Frances. I'm sad it's all over, but here's hoping next season will hurry up and get here quick :)
Thursday 10 October 2013
Stack 'em high, Pancake pie
Using the pancake recipe from last week, you can make this pancake-pie. Just something different...
It's really easy, definitely since you can make the pancakes 1 or 2 days early. Just pop them in the fridge for the time being and they'll be good to go.
It's really easy, definitely since you can make the pancakes 1 or 2 days early. Just pop them in the fridge for the time being and they'll be good to go.
Sunday 6 October 2013
Pancake time
Since I just started this blog, the layout and stuff can change a little every time I post something new.
After reading the previous post, I decided to tinker a bit with the layout for the recipes. The instructions will be more orderly, and the tips and tricks will have a special colour.
You'll find out if I decide to stick with it or not.. :)
Ok, pancake time now.
Not the thick american pancakes, stacked on a pile and served with maple syrup and crispy bacon.. Strange habit I think, but then again, I don't eat pancakes myself. I have to say I'm one of the (very) few who don't though!
Anyway, the recipe is really easy, and hopefully my tips will help you get a lump-free batter and a light and fluffy pancake.
Here we go...
PANCAKES
After reading the previous post, I decided to tinker a bit with the layout for the recipes. The instructions will be more orderly, and the tips and tricks will have a special colour.
You'll find out if I decide to stick with it or not.. :)
Ok, pancake time now.
Not the thick american pancakes, stacked on a pile and served with maple syrup and crispy bacon.. Strange habit I think, but then again, I don't eat pancakes myself. I have to say I'm one of the (very) few who don't though!
Anyway, the recipe is really easy, and hopefully my tips will help you get a lump-free batter and a light and fluffy pancake.
Here we go...
PANCAKES
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Let them eat cake!
I thought I'd start with something simple, and that everyone likes... CAKE
Though it only takes four ingredients to make them, you can spice things up by adding all sorts of differents flavours and/or toppings.
I'll be doing a separate blogpost about possible flavourcombinations later on.
For now, we'll focus on getting the basis right. 'Cause no matter how delicious your frosting, if the cake itself isn't up to scratch, you'll never be able to get a good result.
As I said, the ingredient list is very short, but the way you handle them makes all the difference in the world.
Though it only takes four ingredients to make them, you can spice things up by adding all sorts of differents flavours and/or toppings.
I'll be doing a separate blogpost about possible flavourcombinations later on.
For now, we'll focus on getting the basis right. 'Cause no matter how delicious your frosting, if the cake itself isn't up to scratch, you'll never be able to get a good result.
As I said, the ingredient list is very short, but the way you handle them makes all the difference in the world.
Saturday 28 September 2013
Preheating the oven...
Metaphorically speaking that is..
This is my very first blogpost ever (exciting much).
I'll hold off on the baking 'till the next post :) Sorry to dissapoint any die-hard bakers :)
But rest assured, most, if not all other posts will be about baked goodies and how I make them.
Whilst browsing a gazillion different cooking and baking blogs, I started to think about making my own blog. I've been baking for quite a long time and have learned a lot by trial and error. When I read cookbooks and blogs, I'm always drawn to pretty pictures that look mouthwatering. But more and more I also look for books with a clear recipe, a good explanation and extra tips and tricks. I find that with some books my effort looks nowhere near the picture in the cookbook (I particularly remember a certain chocolate-orangemousse cake wich near drove me to tears and a few outbursts :) )
I would like to think that my blog will give you some nice recipes and some baker'secrets' thrown in to help you get the best result possible.
Perhaps you're interested in the person behind this brand spanking new blog.
If so, here's a little something. If however you're thinking "purrrrrlease girl, just get on with it", do feel free to skip this bit :)
I'm 24, just graduated university (I now have a masterdegree in history thank you very much) and currently looking for a job. Last year I decided to take my baking to the 'next level' and enrolled in a course of baking in evening lessons. So far I consider this to be one of the best decisions I've ever made :)
One of my wildest dreams is to one day own a little cake shop where people can sit down and enjoy a slice of cake, or take-away whatever cake tickles their fancy. That'll be for when I win the lottery though...
My native language is not english, so please excuse any mistakes or misspellings I make (if you feel like it's just unbearably bad english and the sheer sight of it is hurting your eyeballs, please don't hesitate to tell). I'll try and do all recipes in english AND in dutch (that IS my native language) so that as many people as possible can read and use this blog.
If you have anything to say about the recipes (questions, tips, complaints, irregularities,...) do let me know in the comments. I'll always try and answer as best as I can.
That's enough information for this first post I guess. Now I'll whip out my apron and start making the very first baked goodies to put on this blog. Post will follow as soon as possible.
Daphne
This is my very first blogpost ever (exciting much).
I'll hold off on the baking 'till the next post :) Sorry to dissapoint any die-hard bakers :)
But rest assured, most, if not all other posts will be about baked goodies and how I make them.
Whilst browsing a gazillion different cooking and baking blogs, I started to think about making my own blog. I've been baking for quite a long time and have learned a lot by trial and error. When I read cookbooks and blogs, I'm always drawn to pretty pictures that look mouthwatering. But more and more I also look for books with a clear recipe, a good explanation and extra tips and tricks. I find that with some books my effort looks nowhere near the picture in the cookbook (I particularly remember a certain chocolate-orangemousse cake wich near drove me to tears and a few outbursts :) )
I would like to think that my blog will give you some nice recipes and some baker'secrets' thrown in to help you get the best result possible.
Perhaps you're interested in the person behind this brand spanking new blog.
If so, here's a little something. If however you're thinking "purrrrrlease girl, just get on with it", do feel free to skip this bit :)
I'm 24, just graduated university (I now have a masterdegree in history thank you very much) and currently looking for a job. Last year I decided to take my baking to the 'next level' and enrolled in a course of baking in evening lessons. So far I consider this to be one of the best decisions I've ever made :)
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| a raspberry-passionfruit cake we made in class last year |
My native language is not english, so please excuse any mistakes or misspellings I make (if you feel like it's just unbearably bad english and the sheer sight of it is hurting your eyeballs, please don't hesitate to tell). I'll try and do all recipes in english AND in dutch (that IS my native language) so that as many people as possible can read and use this blog.
If you have anything to say about the recipes (questions, tips, complaints, irregularities,...) do let me know in the comments. I'll always try and answer as best as I can.
That's enough information for this first post I guess. Now I'll whip out my apron and start making the very first baked goodies to put on this blog. Post will follow as soon as possible.
Daphne
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