Lifestyle and modern womanhood
I’ve been wanting to make carrot cake for a while, but it’s one of those cakes I wasn’t sure I could pull off. After looking up different recipes, I tried my own version a few times, tailored it to my own taste, got my husband to approve it and voilà!
We really enjoyed this cake, so I thought I’d share the recipe with you all.
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It’s been a great start to summer 2017, we’ve just enjoyed a whole week of constant sunshine and high temperatures. It was the perfect occasion to go on a little cake date with a good friend of mine. I first came across Peggy Porschen Cakes on Instagram, through different influencers whose photos of pink roses and lush cakes didn’t leave me indifferent. A must-see and must-go spot for bloggers and photography lovers, the place has so much charm everyone stops to take pictures. Continue reading “Cake date at Peggy Porschen, London ~ Review”
This is the one cake I love making here at home, and that everyone loves. It’s a simple, quick recipe that requires a small amount of ingredients… Continue reading “Vanilla and lemon cake ~ Recipe”
I’ve always wanted to learn to make my own cheesecakes but felt slightly intimidated by what seemed to be an enormous amount of work… Continue reading “How to make a delicious berry cheesecake”
If you fancy a bit of French/continental-style patisserie in London, there area few places I would recommend. The first one is Patisserie Valerie. Established in 1926 you can tell this place has retained its old-fashion style, and used it to its advantage. The cakes and pastries here are delicious but a little bit sweeter in taste than your average French patisserie so do bear this in mind.
There’s a charming little café a few minutes away from where I live, called The Cornerstone café. Located in London’s historical Royal Arsenal (SE18) it offers a really unique and pleasant setting right in between the residential part of the Arsenal and Woolwich Town Center. Everything here is made from scratch.
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