by MJF | Mar 2, 2026 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, French, Poppy Seeds, World Cuisines
Lemon & Poppy Seed Financiers with Verbena Syrup Delicate almond financiers perfumed with lemon zest and studded with poppy seeds. Finished with a fragrant lemon verbena syrup that adds brightness and elegance. Light, buttery, and refined — perfect with afternoon...
by MJF | Feb 20, 2026 | African, Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, Grains of Paradise, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Paradise-Spiced Gingerbread A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf featuring the citrus-pepper heat of grains of paradise. Mixing BowlsWhiskRubber Spatula8-9" Loaf Tin 250 g Plain Flour (2 cups)1 tsp Baking Soda (1 tsp)½ tsp Fine Sea Salt (½ tsp)2 tsp Ground...
by MJF | Apr 24, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, Pastry, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla
Cherry Almond Cake This delightful single-layer cherry and almond cake is a timeless British teatime treat that I have baked for years. Made with ground almonds for a tender crumb and rich flavour, the cake is studded with vibrant glacé cherries and delicately...
