Sweet things

  Let’s be honest, one of the most anticipated aspects of Easter celebrations is the food. And although tempting chocolate eggs are hard to resist, one true sign than Easter…

good chocolate

What is good chocolate? The scientifically-based Zoe study says: “Dark chocolate is particularly beneficial for your gut. It provides fuel and promotes the growth of some of the gut’s “good” bacteria.…

Salted caramel chocolate mousse

Salted caramel chocolate mousse is the perfect offering to round off your Valentine’s day supper with a flourish. If chocolate is the way to your loved one’s heart, then look…

Chocolate and orange fruit tea cake

If you are going to do teatime, you must do it properly. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is simple to make for even the most kitchen allergic…

Pecan praline chocolate fudge cake

Though it’s fun to switch up traditions, one musn’t be without chocolate at Easter says Philippa Davis. This pecan praline chocolate fudge cake is guaranteed to please the troops. For…

Chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake

There are ways to consume cocoa this Easter without unwrapping yet another chocolate egg. Put aside time this long weekend to bake Philippa Davis’ chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake.…

Pear, apple, blackberry and port pie

Pie is the ultimate comfort food, says Philippa Davis. So when something sweet is required, try our pear, apple, blackberry and port pie – best served with a side of…