I made a birthday cake for a colleague. I have fallen in love with this recipe. It is the triple chocolate cake from Sally’s Baking Addiction. The frosting is whipped ganache. I had some left over so I made a sheet cake to take to the scion swap on Saturday. Life is full of joy. Read more

Yesterday I made doughnuts for the first time. I now know why the recipe suggested ring doughnuts – and after a few raw centres – I capitulated. Let me assure you that the first ones were simultaneously overcooked and undercooked. These, however, seem to be pretty good! Read more