Described by Mary Berry as a “sophisticated cake”, the renowned baker shared her detailed recipe for her twist on the classic Battenburg cake. Do set aside some time, however, as putting it all together and baking takes up to 45 minutes. And, be warned, this recipe is not for novices – only ambitious bakers are […]

Christmas turkeys, both fresh and frozen, have seen a steep price increase again this year. According to data by The Grocer and analysts Assosia, price hikes of at least 10 percent were seen across 13 of the 21 frozen whole, and crown lines on sale last month in the traditional “big four” supermarkets. Budget retailer […]

Food recalls: Expert explains how they work The urgent recall reads: “Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Free From Gluten Choco Crackles because it contains hazelnuts (nuts), milk, and gluten-free oats which are not mentioned on the label. “This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts), an allergy […]

Mary Berry makes apple frangipane tart Autumn is synonymous with indulgent puddings made of simple seasonal fruits, and Mary Berry’s frangipane cake perfectly fits the bill. Fans have proclaimed that the pudding, a wheel of golden frangipane set with thinly sliced tart apples on a base of fluffy brioche, is a doddle to prepare. “This […]

Cakes come in all shapes and sizes, one of the most popular of which is the humble blueberry muffin. The fruit-infused sponges are loved as a sweet treat to be enjoyed at any time of the day, and they’re easy to make from scratch. Candice Bannister, baking expert and owner of Candy’s Cupcakes revealed that […]

Eggs can be cooked in so many different ways but they’re hard to get spot on when it comes to soft boiling. While it may seem like little can go wrong as they boil for a mere few minutes, chef Heston Blumenthal claimed that every second counts. The British TV personality is regarded as a […]

Christmas has come early at Greggs as the British bakery chain announces a three-part Christmas party series, ‘Greggs presents: The Festive Rewind’. Greggs will be transforming three venues across the UK into retro winter wonderlands, inspired by iconic decades of music. ‘Bake to the 80s’ will take place in Glasgow on Thursday, November 30, ‘Bake […]

Many vegetable soups are easy to make but few are as quick as this recipe by Martha Stewart. The US cooking expert claimed that her formula is the perfect “can-do dinner” that can be easily customised. Sharing the recipe on her website, Martha claimed: “It uses canned lentils and store-bought vegetable or chicken broth – […]

Reaching for a mouldy tomato is not only off-putting, it’s annoying. If all of them are starting to sag, it could mean an inconvenient journey to the shops is needed. Experts at Ocean have provided proper storage advice so that your fruits, like tomatoes, last longer. Tomatoes Best stored at room temperature, tomatoes should be […]

Flapjacks are both tasty and versatile making them perfect for a mid-week treat. Whether they’re enjoyed mid-afternoon with a hot cup of tea or after dinner as a sweet dessert, the oaty bakes taste best when homemade. All that’s needed is a few simple ingredients too, all of which can likely be found lurking in […]