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)

I just had to show you all the birthday cake that Chef Chahna brought up yesterday. Its a massive cheese and onion savoury scone.

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.

This is such an easy crowd pleaser for adults and children alike. My mother used to make it for all of our family birthdays or celebrations and that tradition has continued amongst my sisters and myself, and will most likely carry on into future generations. It can be made in 15 minutes and is set and ready to eat in an hour. I am not sure where Mum found this recipe, but our neighbours were Polish, so that may have been the source. Don't you sometimes wish that you had aske

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