Blackberry & Lemon Eton Mess

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // October 2, 2015 // 62 Comments

Delicious layers of fresh whipped lemon cream, meringue pieces, lemon curd and fresh blackberries make up this Eton Mess, a classic English dessert given an Autumnal makeover! Every layer is homemade but so easy, and if you make the meringue and curd in advance (or use store bought) this incredible dessert can be put together in minutes!

So, if you follow me on any kind of social media you may have realised that the Rugby World Cup is currently underway and I’m a big England supporter! Last weekend we had a crushing defeat against Wales (we only lost by three points, but losing to Wales is the worst thing that can happen to us!) so I’ve been kinda bummed all week! Tomorrow we play Australia, it’s really important that we win this one and score a lot of points, so I’m pulling out all the stops in my support – including creating a special dessert recipe in support of England Rugby. And so this incredible dessert was born – Blackberry & Lemon Eton Mess!

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Apple and Blackberry Cream Turnovers

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // September 17, 2015 // 35 Comments

Homemade, from scratch, flakey, buttery puff pastry with a fall spiced apple and blackberry filling and fresh whipped cream. So delicious and much easier than you think, this recipe includes a step by step guide on how to make your own real puff pastry from scratch! The perfect treat to welcome in Autumn.

I love autumn, I can’t imagine there are many people that don’t love it! But as I sit here and write this post, ready to gush about how wonderful this season is, it’s pouring down with rain and has been all day – that’s the reality of British fall! The leaves may turn beautiful colours, but they’re soggy piles of mulch on the ground! And you can get cosy in your oversized sweater, but you’re gonna ruin the wool as soon as you step outside! On the plus side, the miserable weather is the perfect excuse to stay indoors and fill your house with wonderful autumn baking aromas – and these apple and blackberry cream turnovers are a great start!

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Peach Cupcakes with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // September 10, 2015 // 31 Comments

Scrummy, moist peach cupcakes with a spiced peach filling, topped with a creamy and delicious Cinnamon frosting – the perfect cupcake for those who don’t enjoy the major sweetness you usually get in cupcake frosting! You can used canned peaches, so you can enjoy these amazing cupcakes all year round!

I don’t think cupcakes are as trendy as they once were. Not so long ago you’d blink and a dozen new cupcake businesses had popped up, cupcakes were the in thing! Personally, I love a good trend, especially when it’s something as awesome as cupcakes! The trend may have died down now, but my love for cupcakes definitely hasn’t. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s basically an excuse to eat an entire cake and not have your family look at you like you’re dishonouring their name. And they’re so versatile too, with limitless designs and flavour combinations, you’re spoilt for choice! I think cupcakes get a bit of a bad rep to be honest, but I think people who look down on cupcakes just don’t know how to appreciate joy 😉

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Coconut, Ginger and Chocolate Oat Bars {Flapjacks}

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // September 2, 2015 // 28 Comments

Delicious, chewy oat bars that are packed full of coconut, ginger and chocolate – the perfect snack bar, and great for lunch boxes. Easy to make, with every day ingredients – the whole family will love them

It’s that time of year – summer is ending, autumn is getting so close you can smell the pumpkin spice and kids are heading back to school! I love summer for all it’s wonderful flavours, all my favourite fruits are in season and tasting amazing, plus it’s the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or Pimms cup n the garden. But autumn is definitely my favourite time of year, the weather isn’t great in the UK usually – we just have a lot of rain – but it’s cool out during Autumn and that makes me happy, even if it is wet too! It’s such a cozy time too; snuggly sweaters, hot drinks and warm spices – is there anything more comforting than Autumn?

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Spicy Mango Layered Rice Pudding {vegan}

by Michelle @ A Tipsy Giraffe // August 4, 2015 // 14 Comments

A flavourful baked rice pudding with layers of spicy mango jam. Made with coconut milk, making it vegan friendly. So easy to make, it’s a great week night dessert!

They always say that you should go grocery shopping with a list and stick to it (only deviating for a better deal on something you need), and for budget purposes that’s definitely a good idea! I don’t know who “they” are, but they’d probably be very disappointed with my shopping habits! I definitely go with a list in mind, but I usually get distracted by offers and random products, I usually end up coming home with a lot of things I never planned to buy. And while that may not be too kind of my bank balance, it does usually end up producing yummy recipes! This rice pudding is one of those times – I was shopping in Aldi and saw pudding rice and thought to myself “hmm I should make rice pudding soon” so I put a bag in my trolley! That pudding rice proceeded to sit in my cupboard for months, unopened – until it eventually met it’s destiny in the form of this delicious Spicy Mango Layered Rice Pudding!

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