Category Archives: baking

Apple and Coconut Muffins (with coconut iced topping)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

Adding fruit to muffins and cakes like these Apple and Coconut Muffins is not only a healthy option (making up for 1 of your five a day) but it also makes them lovely and moist. In addition, coconut is a … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking with kids, Foodies100, Honie's Kitchen, Parenting | Tagged Apple and coconut cake, BritMums, coconut frosting, coconut icing, healthy muffins, HoniebUK, Kids in the Kitchen, one of your five-a-day, replacements for sugar, Tots100 | Leave a comment

Double Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies (nut free alternative inc.)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

These Double Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies are perfect for Children’s Play Dates and for Catch Up’s with friends over a cup of coffee. They are so easy and quick to make that your children can make them and when … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking with kids, Foodies100, Honie's Kitchen | Tagged BritMums, Dark Chocolate, foodies on Twitter, Kids in the Kitchen, nut free alternatives, Pecans, Tots100, White Chocolate | 6 Comments

Shortcrust Pastry (Sweet, Savoury, Lemon and Almond, Coconut)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

You can’t beat making and using your own Shortcrust Pastry in a recipe. Whilst using shop-bought is easy, it can’t replace the fresh buttery taste, melt in the mouth texture and the sheer satisfaction of knowing that your dish is … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Foodies100, Honie's Kitchen | Tagged Bakewell Tart, Coconut Pastry, Foodies 100, Lemon and Almond Pastry, Making pastry the traditional way using your hands, Perfect pastry and tips, Savoury Shortcrust Pastry, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry, Using a food processor to make pastry | Leave a comment

Bakewell Tart – using Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Posted on February 26, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

If you love to bake, like a traditional baked dish, then you just have to try Bakewell Tart. This Northern dish that brings back childhood memories of Grandma’s kitchen and is a must for any coffee and cake moments, a … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Foodies100, Honie's Kitchen | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Bakewell Tart, Elevenses, Flaked Almonds, Foodies 100, Ground Almonds, Supper Treats, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry, Traditional Bakes | Leave a comment

Carrot Cake Muffins (deliciously moist and with a luxury cream cheese topping)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

This deliciously moist carrot cake recipe is finished of with a luxury cream cheese topping and is definitely one for a ‘cheat’ day if you are watching the calories. Although it’s perfect for the kids with the cream cheese topping and … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking with kids, Honie's Kitchen | Tagged BritMums, Carrot Cake, Foodies 100, HoniesKitchen, Low carb cake, Luxury Cream Cheese Frosting, one of your five-a-day, orange essence | 5 Comments

Cup Cake Toppings to Die for (glace icing, royal icing, butter cream, cream cheese frosting)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

There will always be cake! But what you use as a cake topping can, to coin a phrase, can be ‘the icing on the cake’. Follow these recipes for a perfect topping of your choice, depending on the cake recipe. … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Honie's Kitchen | Tagged Butter Cream Icing, Cake topping, Cream Cheese Frosting, Foodies 100, glace icing, HoniebUK, HoniesKitchen, royal icing | 1 Comment

How to Look After Stoneware

Posted on January 10, 2013 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

Baking with Stoneware is one of the oldest methods of cooking food and this traditional method has many advantages including: Even heat distribution No moisture build up under food Moisture within food is maintained No flavour transfer from strong smelling … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, British Mummy Bloggers, Foodies100, Honie's Kitchen, Parenting | Tagged HoniebUK, Hosting a Pampered Chef Cooking Show, How to Care for Stoneware, The Benefits of Cooking with Stoneware | 1 Comment

Chocolate Sponge Pudding (Fast and Fabulous)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

This quick an easy Chocolate Sponge Pudding is just the thing when you have lots of children to entertain (and feed) or you have unexpected guests with a sweet tooth. Preparation is very easy and because you are using a microwave, … Continue reading →

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It’s what HonieLikes – Pampered Chef (my new love affair)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

I’m having fun, keeping busy and doing what Honie likes to do best, well I hope you think I do my best! And where does The Pampered Chef fit in with this new found fun and busying of myself. I … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple and Pecan Pastry Ring (A Cooking Show Recipe from Pampered Chef)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by HonieMummy (HonieBuk)

This Caramel Apple and Pecan Pastry Ring was the first ever Pampered Chef Recipe I helped to make and taste. I loved it! The ‘ring’ recipes are ‘sure favourite’ recipes to make at shows & they’re great to impress friends … Continue reading →