http://foodgawker.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:20:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/28/138770/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/28/138770/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:57:22 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/28/138770/

Flirtini cocktail cupcakes with a cherry on top! And hidden inside, a real boozey jelly/jello shot laced with vodka. Bottom's up!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/28/138770/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/27/138498/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/27/138498/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:41:32 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/27/138498/

Cocktail cupcakes with a new twist, hidden inside is a real boozey jelly/jello shot]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/27/138498/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/01/134359/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/01/134359/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:36:57 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/01/134359/

Moist and delicious Banana Mocha Cake with amazing candied peanuts from David Lebovitz's "Ready for Dessert"]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/12/01/134359/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/26/123377/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/26/123377/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:09:00 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/26/123377/

Juicy home made burgers, easy and quick to make and full of flavour, including fresh mint]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/26/123377/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/07/120296/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/07/120296/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:07:52 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/07/120296/

David Lebovitz's recipe for rum raisin ice-cream. Plump and juicy raisins in creamy vanilla ice-cream spiked with rum. Yum!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/07/120296/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119815/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119815/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:14:40 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119815/

Tangy goats cheese and home roasted & marinated red peppers topped with fresh basil all on fresh ciabatta rolls]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119815/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119791/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119791/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:53:16 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119791/

An in-depth review of David Lebovitz's popular The Perfect Scoop as it's being reprinted in the UK. I also have a copy up for grabs]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/04/119791/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/01/119310/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/01/119310/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:52:06 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/01/119310/

I was the co-host for this month's Daring Baker challenge, and we challenged everyone to make candies, especially chocolate ones!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/09/01/119310/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/08/26/118331/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/08/26/118331/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:02:08 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/08/26/118331/

Make almond paste quickly & easily with 4 ingredients, then you can bake the most deliciously buttery and moist almond cake I've ever had.]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/08/26/118331/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/26/109271/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/26/109271/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:55:43 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/26/109271/

Banana bread. Hot out the oven with butter for breakfast, or a slice with your afternoon tea, this classic is a classic for a reason]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/26/109271/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/13/107609/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/13/107609/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:35:00 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/13/107609/

Dense and chewy brownies with flavourful pecan nuts and milk chocolate chunks]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/06/13/107609/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/05/23/104607/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/05/23/104607/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 09:03:25 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/05/23/104607/

I'm trying out some recipes & gumpaste daffodils from Mich Turner's latest book, Cake Masterclass, and, it's a giveaway!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/05/23/104607/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/19/100106/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/19/100106/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:19:28 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/?p=515258

Brownie base, airy but rich mousse filling, chocolate sponge top. Hugged by more chocolate & decorated with truffles. Yum!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/19/100106/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/03/98103/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/03/98103/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:06:49 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/03/98103/

It's Easter and for food, that means Hot Cross Buns! Pillowy soft buns lightly spiced with little bursts of sweetness from plump raisins ]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/04/03/98103/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/23/96709/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/23/96709/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:03:07 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/23/96709/

A classic dessert that's easy to make and a must for your recipe file. Creamy, dreamy mascarpone layers with coffee dipped boudoir biscuits]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/23/96709/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/05/94208/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/05/94208/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:21:22 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/05/94208/

Black Forest Berry Panna Cotta for the Feb Daring Baker challenge]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/03/05/94208/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/02/01/90049/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/02/01/90049/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:41:23 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/02/01/90049/

All vanilla cupcakes using a Magnolia recipe. Moist vanilla sponge topped with vanilla Swiss buttercream & filled with white choc ganache]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/02/01/90049/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/01/02/86342/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/01/02/86342/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:53:58 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/01/02/86342/

Quick and simple to make and incredibly tasty. Have them warm out the oven for breakfast or for an afternoon snack. Cheesecake & Chocolate!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2011/01/02/86342/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/12/13/84349/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/12/13/84349/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:10:26 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/12/13/84349/

For a trendy Christmas, decadent chocolate sponge with ganache and covered with berry fondant mini gift cakes in this year's trendy colours.]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/12/13/84349/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/11/29/82755/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/11/29/82755/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:35:55 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/11/29/82755/

A well loved no-bake recipe from my mom-in-law. Chewy & sweet with the occasional crunch. ]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/11/29/82755/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78785/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78785/#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:54:40 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78785/

Devil's Food Cupcakes topped with chocolate Swiss Buttercream and filled with Nutella, devilishly good and all dressed up for Halloween]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78785/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78784/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78784/#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:54:31 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78784/

Angelic Angel's Food Cupcakes kissed with marshmallow frosting and filled with caramel. An almost angelic Halloween treat]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/10/24/78784/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/09/27/75901/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/09/27/75901/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:39:31 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/09/27/75901/

I was the September 2010 host for the Daring Baker challenge and set the task of making decorated sugar cookies]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/09/27/75901/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/07/14/67400/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/07/14/67400/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:18:04 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/07/14/67400/

Moist apple cupcakes topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and filled with dulce de leche. Part of your five a day, sort of ;)]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/07/14/67400/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/05/31/62314/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/05/31/62314/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:23:49 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/05/31/62314/

Light choux puffs filled with delicious cognac pastry cream and stuck together with crunchy caramel, the Daring Bakers did croquembouche]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/05/31/62314/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/29/59097/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/29/59097/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:44:01 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/29/59097/

The Daring Bakers were put to the challenge of baking with steam to make traditional puddings. I made a dateless Sticky Toffee pudding, yum!]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/29/59097/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/20/58083/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/20/58083/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:07:44 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/20/58083/

A creamy triple chocolate baked cheesecake smothered in warm Frangelico sauce]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/04/20/58083/feed/ 0 http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/02/28/52691/ http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/02/28/52691/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:24:49 +0000 MandyM http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/02/28/52691/

The Daring Bakers made Tiramisu from scratch. I had fun making a Blue Rinse Tiramisu, flavoured with lavender, Earl Grey tea & some humour.]]> http://foodgawker.com/post/2010/02/28/52691/feed/ 0