Let them know you care!

The best way to show someone you are thinking of them is by making something delicious. Rosanagh left me for a entire week to visit the Scottish highlands and on her return I presented her with White Chocolate and Pistachio Muffins. Love me do!

Recipe:

Cake

110g unsalted butter

110g golden caster sugar

finely grated zest of 1 orange

2 medium eggs, separated

75ml milk (remember the milk its a small amount that really matters)

140g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

25g raw pistachio nuts

25g white chocolate chips

Topping

1 tablespoon raw pistachio nuts

75g apricot jam

Hope you liked them darling!x

Fancy a G and T?

Gin and Tonic cupcakes are a perfect way to relax on a sunday afternoon, especially in the warmer months!

Recipe:

Cupcake
2 medium egg whites
Pinch of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons tonic water

Gin Icing
1/2 cup mascarpone
1 tablespoon gin
2 tablespoons corn syrup
Green food coloring
Lime slices covered in sugar or jellied lime or lemon slices, for garnish

Added to much gin, get someone who doesn't drink to try the icing before serving... x

Delia's Squidgy Chocolate Log

Recipe:

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/entertaining/squidgy-chocolate-log.html

We rolled the log lengthways and it turned out great. x