Pineapple Ninja

07/02/2018

Almost a year ago to the very day, I had a leaning tower of sweet potatoes and decided to get caking with them. Now, while the cake itself was fluffy, crumbly and maybe even fudgey (*drool*) and the orange icing was both creamy and zingy (*double drool*), the two weren't exactly hitting it off. Young love, eh? Anyway... once again, I have a litter of sweet potatoes and feel like it may be time for another try with this one. Sure, what else would you be doing on a miserable night like this?! To the kitchen!!

05/02/2018

A little look back at yesterday's home-cooked, quick and easy brunch- cinnamon pancakes with, stewed blackberries and blackcurrants, some toasted almonds and a drizzle of honey. With a side of freshly brewed coffee and some very welcome winter sun, this was a lovely belly warmer! Gluten free breakfasts are something that I hear people struggling a lot with. What is it that you wish you could have or would like to learn how to make for yourselves? I'm open for chatting about it in the comments!

01/02/2018

When choosing a cake, people often ask me which is my favourite and it's a bit of a Sophie's choice situation but deep down, I know it's CocoPassion. Every time. Something about the creamy coconut flavour being shattered by the fresh snap of passion fruit gets me every time. It never lasts long in our house as we keep going back for "just a forkful" but then she's the queen of cakes for good reason! Available to order right here :-)

30/01/2018

Happy Tuesday! So, this morning I decided to try out a vegan pancake recipe (again) and it actually worked! My rushed photo does not do them justice but they were almost entirely eaten when I realised I hadn't taken any pictures so... forgive me on the bad quality please. The texture was fluffy with a nice crispy edge and the flavour was delicate, slightly nutty and improved all the more by the blueberries inside. Seriously. This was one bad-ass pancake mixture! I'll test it a few times more and see if it's a keeper. Watch this space!

26/01/2018

It's been a busy week of baking and photo shoots and somehow, it's Friday already and I've not even dropped in to say "hi"! I promise to resume normal function next week and for now, let's go enjoy this weekend. I have one more cake to send out- this dressed lemon polenta cake. If this one doesn't bring sunshine on a grim January day, I don't know what will! Happy Friday, ninjas :-)

16/01/2018

These little lads are getting lined up for today's orders and they're the perfect way to beat the January blues! Have you tried them yet? Can be ordered in batches of 6, 12 or 18 :)

13/01/2018

Sheeds d'Arcy left this fantastic review after her first purchase of my scones this week and it almost knocked me off my pineapple! That's the whole premise behind what I do- to bring back all the food that us gluten freers miss and love (dairy freers too!) It's hard to express just how lovely it is to get such wonderful feedback!! Thanks again 😁😁

It's been scones, scones and more scones this week! Thank you for your orders and keeping me busy 😊

12/01/2018

It's been scones, scones and more scones this week! Thank you for your orders and keeping me busy 😊

10/01/2018

Ask me all your pancake related questions right here, right now! I'll be online for the next hour to offer instant replies and will follow up any others later today. Do they flop when you flip? Are they just dry and not at all fun? I'll sort your frustrations so get sending! Yours in pineappley-ness, Anita :-)

09/01/2018

My scones are available to order, and are a handy item to keep in your freezer for a snack or an easy breakfast. Toasted on the grill with a dollop of coconut cream and raspberry jam, they are hard to beat! Just like the ones my mam made when we were kids... available as fruit scones or plain scones or why not a batch of 6 each? :-)

08/01/2018

This cold winter weather always finds me reaching for tropical flavours to inspire warmth, and that's what lead to the creation of these passionfruit and buckwheat pancakes two years ago. I'll be sharing the recipe and open to answer any pancake pitfalls you might face when trying to get them gluten and dairy free on Wednesday morning, right here. In the meantime- it's back to orders and cranking up that oven! Stay warm, y'all!!

03/01/2018

I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this dreadful weather. My kettle is working overtime to keep the tea flowing here. Look after each other!