The facts were these… So I missed posting last week but it actually lands perfectly for Mother’s Day. So it’s S1:E5 of Pushing Daisies and we see the extent of Ned’s magical powers of bringing dead things back to life in the form of pie. Narrator: The Pie Maker stared at the ripe strawberry that had…
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Pear and Gruyére Pie
The facts were these… Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, we’re still sticking with the pie theme but I did attempt a plaited heart in the centre for the occasion. I suppose Pushing Daisies is a romance – albeit a wierd one – which still makes it fitting for the day. This week I tackled what is…
Triple Berry Pie
The facts were these… Apologies it’s been a little over a week but university work causes disruptions to the usual programming. I hope you enjoyed last week’s pie and have maybe started watching the show yourself! I’ve really been having fun with this series so far as pies are so straightforward to make it allows…
The ‘Pie-lette’: Three Plum Pie
The facts were these… If you ever watched and loved the show ‘Pushing Daisies’ then welcome to this very niche club. This quirky, Wes Anderson style TV show was a favourite of mine as a child that consequently had a bigger impact on my personality than I first realised. Rewatching it now as a 22…
Pumpkin Pie
Just to say Happy Halloween! Today is Halloween, the pinnacle of pumpkin season. What better way to use up some of the pumpkins you might have lying around than in a pie! A pumpkin pie is very much an American dessert and not something you find very often in the UK. As such getting hold…
Maple Pecan Eclairs
Just a quick word from me If you’ve been following the Great British Bake Off this year you’ll know that last week was pastry week and the technical challenge set by Prue and Paul was eclairs. This inspired me to make my own with an autumnal flavour twist. No, they’re not pumpkin but maple and…
Coffee Walnut Blondies
Just a bit of intro This recipe is a modern twist on a coffee walnut sponge. Brownies and blondies are so popular these days and for good reason; They’re easy to make, transport well and their dense texture mean they last better than a light sponge. I went all out on decoration for this one…
Viennese Biscuits
Just a word from me The Great British Bake Off is back on our television sets and if you’re anything like me after watching an episode, you’ll be craving whatever they bake for the rest of the week. This week is biscuit week and i’ve got you covered. these are really easy to make and…
Blissful Biscoff Cheesecake
Just a little message from me Hello! I’ve had quite a few new followers recently so I’ll fully introduce myself soon (very soon). I know I promised you this recipe last week but better late than never hey! I kind of winged the recipe the first time I made this cheesecake, using my trusty vanilla…
At the Bakestone 