Marzipan Simnel Cake – an English Easter Classic

Marzipan Simnel Cake – an English Easter Classic

To all baking goddesses out there, here is my version of a very classic English Easter treat - the Simnel Cake. I have to be honest I found the pronunciation of this cake quite challenging. For some reason my 's' sound is always too long and people never quite understand what I'm talking about! … [Read more...]

Traditional Italian Easter cakes – colombe, torte e uova di cioccolato

Traditional Italian Easter cakes – colombe, torte e uova di cioccolato

In my regular 'From my kitchen to yours' newsletter this week I've been sharing my thoughts and memories about my Easter holidays. Pasqua, or Easter-time in Italy is in many ways my favourite holiday time of the year. It is much calmer than Christmas, and in some ways more spiritual. Normally it … [Read more...]