Blondies

Being a follower of many American blogs, I get introduced to various sweet treats that I would normally never encounter in a British bakery or cafe. One of them is these 7 layer cookies that I got to know through my lovely American friend, which are still requested by various family members. Another one, that I have been making almost as long are these blondies. 

What are blondies? Well, I asked the same question 3 years ago, and did what any normal person would do, and consulted google. The first definition that came up was: A blonde-haired person, typically a woman or a girl. Uhhh, not sure that was the answer I was looking for. Thankfully, the next definition gave me a little more clarity: a small square of dense, pale coloured cake, typically of a butterscotch or vanilla flavour. Now that definition didn't sound too bad. After a little more research I understood that a blondie is very much like a brownie, but instead of the cocoa in a brownie, blondies are about the vanilla, and they get their butterscotch-y flavour from brown sugar, whereas brownies usually call for white sugar. 

Cappuccino Fudge Cheesecake

Three months and 11 days ago I posted a recipe for Chicken and Sweet Onion Soup. Then I logged off, planned a wedding, got through the wedding, jetted off to my honeymoon, had a great time, came back,  sorted out our flat, slowly remembered that I have to go back to work and eased it back into the equation, and then cooking ('cause a girls gotta eat!), and kinda forgot about this blog.

My Favourite Brownies

I'm getting these brownies out there before everyone starts making new years resolutions, usually promising that they'll be healthier this year, eat less sugary treats, make use of that gym membership that they've been paying for and not set foot in the last 4 months (or is that only me?). Whatever it is, food related resolutions always make the list.

Chocolate Cake with Cream and Berries

This isn't really a birthday cake. It's more like a really, really moist chocolate-y chocolate cake, paired perfectly with lightly sweetened whipped cream and some berries.