I love this place so much that I ate there twice in two days last week. I think everyone should know about the brilliance of Laura Hart's bakery, in an old Victorian railway arch by Bristol Temple Meads station.
This new section on the blog is just for me, Laura, to share hot news about anything in the world of food. Secrets that I can't wait to get off my chest include a new bakery, a great new food magazine and a brand new restaurant opening really soon...you'll hear it here first!
I tried to make a rainbow cake in cupcake form and came up with these: brightly coloured cupcakes with swirls of clashing colours on the inside. Yum!
Anya Lipska's new novel 'Where the Devil Can't Go' paints a convincing portrait of the life of London's Polish community, partly because of its foodie references. We tracked her down and asked her to share a recipe that features in it with us: Polish beef stew with buttermilk. It would be a crime to miss it (because she's a crime writer, natch)...
Rainbow cakes are fab! Stack them high in a rainbow of colours for a birthday cake to make your children say 'wow' or make them for a fun afternoon tea party. There are plenty of ways to make this cake your own; all you need are food colourings and a couple of sandwich tins. As tasty as a Victoria Sponge and as pretty as a picture...
This ultra glamorous yet incredibly simple cheesecake needs no cooking, just a handful of ingredients and a little bashing and mixing. We think it's our easiest dessert ever, perfect if you're running late, in a rush or just want to knock up something sensational while talking to your guests at the same time.
Treat that special someone to something a little different this Valentines day, with our specially designed 3 course aphrodisiac menu. Get down and dirty with Hoegaarden fondue, rack of lamb with creamy potato gratin and a finale of hot figs with chocolate sauce
This vegetable-packed lasagne dish was designed to get my toddler to eat her greens...and reds and oranges too. It worked! Click through to find a really simple recipe for vegetarian lasagne with sweet roast peppers and courgettes.
This adaptation of a simple flapjack recipe using a fruit-packed Jordan's cereal makes a breakfast bar full of oats and energy to grab on your way to work.
This introduction to Japanese home cooking is the best we've seen, with great pictures, a wide range of recipes and handy hints to help you create the most beautiful food.