Baking What to Do with Empty Gu Pots (From a Mum Who Has Far Too Many) Posted on August 11, 2026 By Becky I currently have eleven empty Gu pots on the shelf above my kettle. Eleven. I know this because I counted them this morning while waiting for the toaster, and I also know that at least four of them have been there since before Easter. My husband keeps threatening to “have… Read more
Desserts Mary Berry Sticky Toffee Pudding Posted on July 18, 2026July 19, 2026 By Becky If there is one recipe that turned me into a fully committed Mary Berry devotee, this is it. I’d made her Victoria sponge, I’d worked through her lemon drizzle, but the first time I pulled a Mary Berry sticky toffee pudding out of the oven and poured that sauce over… Read more
Desserts Mary Berry’s Pavlova Recipe (The One I Make Every Summer) Posted on June 21, 2026 By Becky Mary Berry’s pavlova is a six-egg-white meringue with a crisp shell and a marshmallowy centre, topped with whipped cream and fruit. The trick to getting it right every time isn’t really the recipe, it’s three small things: dissolving the sugar properly, baking it low and slow, and leaving it well… Read more
Desserts Mary Berry Apple Pie: The No-Fuss British Classic Posted on June 8, 2026June 21, 2026 By Becky The first time I attempted Mary Berry’s apple pie, I genuinely questioned whether Britain’s most beloved baker had finally lost her touch. An apple pie with no pastry base? Just fruit in a dish with a lid? It felt wrong. Like serving tea without milk or calling dinner “tea” (which… Read more
Desserts Mini Egg Cheesecake Recipe (No Bake) Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 By Becky There are two sure signs that Easter is coming in our house. The first is that my youngest starts asking approximately six weeks in advance whether the Easter Bunny knows our address. The second is the moment Mini Eggs appear on the shelves, and all three of my kids lose… Read more
Desserts Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 By Becky Right, can we talk about the best thing to do with leftover hot cross buns? Because I’ve been making this hot cross bun bread and butter pudding for years now and it genuinely might be one of the most satisfying Easter desserts I know. It’s warm, it’s custardy, it’s deeply… Read more
Desserts Mary Berry No Bake Cheesecake Posted on March 9, 2026June 21, 2026 By Becky If you’ve landed here because you Googled “Mary Berry no bake cheesecake” at 9pm the night before a family gathering, I see you. I’ve absolutely been you. Sitting on the kitchen floor surrounded by digestive biscuit crumbs wondering where it all went wrong. Good news: this recipe is going to… Read more
Baking Raspberry Frangipane Tart Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 By Becky Key Takeaways Frangipane is just ground almonds, butter, sugar and eggs – it’s far easier than it sounds and much more forgiving than you’d think You can use shop-bought shortcrust pastry without shame (I often do) or make your own if you’re feeling fancy Fresh or frozen raspberries both work… Read more
Desserts How Premium Ingredients Create a Gold-Standard Dessert Experience Posted on January 20, 2026 By Becky Desserts are often the highlight of any meal. Those flavours, textures, and aromas leave lasting impressions. The use of premium ingredients elevates these sweet creations, setting them apart from ordinary offerings. Dessert lovers will tell you that only the finest ingredients will give you the best taste sensation. In this… Read more