I always think that a trifle has a little treat for everyone. Whether you like sponge cake, fresh fruit, whipped cream or thick custard, it really is a pudding that covers most bases. Plus it can be served on special occasions all year round (see, I told you I would sneak a bit of Christmas in, but don't tell Chahna)

So many professional chefs and home cooks rave about the benefits of using a Stand mixer. So I am just going to have to knuckle down and learn how to use one. We have even got an old one belonging to Chef Chahna here at home, so actually I have no excuses any more.

I hope that you have fully recovered from the first "Baking Equipment Overload" and are ready to deal with the last few remaining items that I have found to be indispensable in a home kitchen. Obviously the list could be endless, but as your skill and savvy levels grow, you will get to know the items that suit you needs best. And it is quite exciting to research and source that perfect kitchen accessory, have fun.

This is the basic biscuit recipe, but I will give you the whole range of tasty biscuit variations that you can create, just by adding a few favourite ingredients.

I felt excited about writing this post, because there is something wholesome and good about a home made cake. It really does bring a feeling of warmth, acceptance and love to any situation. I hope that all of you have had experience of that at some point. So, because of this, my amateur advice is to skip all the fashionable emotional and psychological trends and instead, simply learn how to make a cake . Lets start with the basic steps to creating a successful cake. A persona