Category Archives: Fruit

The End of Summer Bounty

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Poppy

As summer nears its end, instead of dreading the colder months ahead, I make the most of the early abundance of autumnal fruits jeweling the hedgerows and trees. In previous years, blackberry picking was something Mat and I enjoyed spending … Continue reading →

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Orange and Passionfruit Syrup Cake

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Poppy

This cake transports you to some exotic, tropical island where the sea is crystal blue, the sand running, warm through your toes and the breeze fresh and serene. In your hand you have a funky glass of orange and passion … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread with Caramelised Almond Topping

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Poppy

So, I know we’re not short on banana bread recipes but this one really is worth sharing and adding to the millions of recipes out there. This is a banana bread you won’t only make when your bananas are left … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Cakes, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, egg-free, food, recipes, vegan, vegetarian | 33 Comments

Gooseberry and Avocado Loaf Cake

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Poppy

For this months Daring Bakers challenge I have created the ultimate summer loaf cake, fruity with citrus notes and rich from avocado. In a “celebration” of past Daring Baker and Daring Cook challenges, Lisa challenged all of us to search … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, breakfast, Cakes, Daring Bakers, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian | 74 Comments

Raspberry Almond Cake

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Poppy

This is a great do ahead cake recipe as the cake only gets moister as time goes on as opposed to many cakes which tend to dry out. After 4 days this cake tasted even better than the days before. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, gluten free, gluten free baking, vegan, vegetarian | 64 Comments

Fresh Yeast Bread, 3 Ways: Sticky Banana Buns and Rustic Loaves

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Poppy

There’s little like fresh baked bread. I have an issue of buying way too much fresh yeast when I find it and end up with a freezer with more yeast blocks than food. Or I have a bread bake-a-thon and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, breakfast, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, bread, dairy free, egg-free, fresh yeast, vegan, vegetarian | 26 Comments

Gorgeous Greengage Muffins

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Poppy

As greengage season looms closer, I begin to get excited by these muffins all over again. When first I purchased greengage plums, I was confused as to what to do with them. Having never seen them in any fresh form … Continue reading →

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Summer Pudding

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Poppy

It’s apparently summer here in the UK, despite chilly, rainy days that leave me craving warm curries and jacket potatoes. Technically, it’s time for cooling salads and barbeques and gloriously hot pink Summer Pudding. So, here’s some inspiration for our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged dairy free, dessert, egg-free, food, fruit, healthy, low fat, recipe, summer dessert, summer food, summer pudding, summer recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 48 Comments

World Baking Day – Orange, Blueberry Oat Bars and Homemade Apple Sauce

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Poppy

OK, I couldn’t not bake something on World Baking Day, despite it falling on the day before my final exam. Are you all sick of hearing about these blasted exams now? It’s OK, I am too! So, these bars are … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars and slices, breakfast, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, blueberry, dairy free, egg-free, fruit, gluten free, gluten free baking, heallthy, healthy baking, vegan, vegetarian | 30 Comments

Moist Banana Muffins with Caramel Banana Topping – Added fat free.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Poppy

With one exam down and three to go, I am well and truly tired, burnt out and beyond stressed! The idea that I might actually cook for pleasure and not just to satisfy my nutritional needs, didn’t bear thinking about. Then I … Continue reading →