Berries and apple crumble with polenta

Summer might have gone but there is so much to look forward to at this time of year. I love those cosy nights in curled up on the sofa and lots of delicious warming food. During lunch time I have started going out to the woods to collect chestnuts, so when I get home I…

Apple meringue cake

How was your week? Mine was pretty hectic. Now that I work full time I have to learn to juggle the housework, the cooking and the children as well, although I have hubby who is very good indeed. This is a brand new “dimension” for me. Before working full time I had so many hours…

Chocolate almond yogurt cake

Every so often a chocolate cake does you good, especially if the chocolate is dark and especially on those dark and gloomy days like today here in the UK! Yesterday it was glorious: we had plenty of sunshine and we went out to the woods for a good long walk. It was so beautiful, I…

Simple and easy chocolate cake

I have my ups and downs about living in the UK and sometimes I wish I could go back and live in Italy for good. I love England as when it comes to work and how things work on a daily basis is a brilliant place to be and I love the English as they…

Fat free strawberry soft cake

Today I am sharing a recipe from my great aunt Norina who is now 95 years old. Norina left Italy when she was a young girl and emigrated to France to join her husband. She used to return to Italy regularly to visit her sisters and nephews. She was such a brilliant cook and this recipe was…

Individual Italian Easter Bread with eggs

A few years ago I baked an Italian Easter Bread with encased eggs. It was a real success and instead of making plain bread I made it more like a sweet brioche consistency with butter and eggs. This time I have made something similar but individual little nests with coloured eggs, very festive and cute!…

Chocolate Pear sponge cake

Having grown up in Italy I always find it hard in the UK during the winter months, the sun is lower, less stronger than in Italy and it is always so dark during the day! Sometimes I feel like going to bed at 5 pm! As we approach spring and the days are getting longer,…

Apple frangipane tart

I have been cooking for years and sometimes I come across foods that I love and I have had many times but that I have never tried making myself. Before having children I did not cook as much and as I do these days. I only used to make my evening meal and the odd…

Valentine strawberry and cream crepes

I have been indulging on lots of lovely treats recently. Valentine came early in our family. Every year is the same, comes February and the “dieting time” is officially over.. not that I have been dieting much though anyway! Here is one of the last desserts I dived into: these crepes with strawberries and cream…

Easy soft apple and cream cake recipe

Apple cake today! Yay! Apple cake has always been one of my favourites: it is healthy, always satisfying.. it makes me think of granny. One of those cakes you can dunk in your tea or coffee. Simply the best! I love trying different combinations and variations of apple cakes. This one has fresh cream added…