Author name: Chantelle Balsdoin

These vibrant pink rose-scented lollypops take us straight back to childhood! They’re impressive to look at but simple to make, […]

For those with a sweet tooth, this gorgeous cupcake recipe is topped with a light and fluffy, citrus-scented icing – orange fluff. If you’re looking for something a little more interesting than buttercream, try out this recipe!

‘Panforte’ is a round, flattish cake of Italian origin that is a cross between fruitcake, candy and a honey cake. It contains the merest amount of flour (just enough to hold the fruits and nuts together) and the name which translates to “strong bread”, is due to its pungently spicy flavour.

This is a very simple dish with sexy, sleek presentation. Dragon fruit is native to South East Asia. It pairs well with strong mature cheeses, such as cheddar or aged Gruyère, and mature brie in this case, and cuts through the sweetness of the chocolate. It also makes a great late night indulgence with fine brandy.

This is a new approach to cheese after dinner! Combine dessert and cheese courses with the distinct flavour of goats’

Spruce up your breakfast offering with this easy-to-prepare breakfast or brunch drink with mascarpone and orange blossom water. If you’re not keen on orange blossom water, or if you don’t have any to hand, you can substitute with any flavour of your choice such as vanilla, rose water or melted white chocolate.

These coconut meringue disks pair beautifully with aged blue cheese, so serve the two together as a simple snack or add to a luxurious cheese board to add an interesting touch.