Sunday Roast @ The Basement, Padstow

I'd been to The Basement previously but this was my first experience of their roast. I'd say its definitely the best one I've had in the local area. With a delicate salmon starter, followed by roast beef sirloin with all the trimmings and light, flavoursome sorbets to finish. I couldn't fault it. There was great attention to detail and a great setting in the heart of Padstow.

 

http://www.thebasement.co.uk/

Ice Cream Cupcakes

Try these fun ice cream cupcakes with vanilla buttercream, sprinkles and flakes! This would be great to do this kids, even if you just bought plain cupcakes and decorated them at home. Explore your creative side!

Mustard and Rye, Truro

This was such a tasty meal at Mustard and Rye. The beef brisket was packed with flavour and covered in a sweet, sticky barbecue sauce. I did think the coleslaw could have been fresher and with a little less mayonnaise. But the cocktail I had to finish the meal was amazing. It was a spiced apple seasonal special with spiced rum and lime. It truly finished the meal off perfectly.

Also the staff were fantastic and truly a credit to the restaurant. If you like all things American, get yourself down to Mustard and Rye. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/MustardRye

Hot Chocolates @ Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay

If your looking for a warming winter beverage this year, I would definitely recommend heading to Lusty Glaze. They've got a great range of flavoured hot chocolates, that can be pimped up with alcohol if you fancy something stronger! I tried the chocolate orange version which was so tasty.

The restaurant is so warm and welcoming with log burners on the go, and the beach front setting is just beautiful.

 

http://www.lustyglaze.co.uk/

Hazelnut Nutella Cupcakes #yum

This is a really tasty little recipe, great for a special treat!

 

100g plain flour

20g cocoa powder

140g caster sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

40g unsalted butter

120ml milk

1 egg

1/4 vanilla extract

 

100g soft unsalted butter
150g Nutella
225g sieved icing sugar
3 tbsp whole milk

Preheat the oven to 170C/gas 3. Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl, then add the butter and mix to incorporate.

Whisk in the remaining cake ingredients until smooth.

Divide evenly between eight cupcake cases.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, check with a skewer.

Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

 

For the buttercream, whisk the butter on high speed for five minutes. Slowly add the icing sugar then whisk on a high speed for a further five minutes.

Finally whisk in the Nutella and milk. Pipe on to the cooled cakes and decorate. I chose to decorate mine with chopped hazelnuts and sprinkles!

Get your orders in for Christmas bakes!!

If you fancy a traditional Christmas cake for this year's festivities, get in touch! I'm also offering mince pies, sausage rolls, gingerbread and biscotti. Any inquiries let me know, I'd be happy to work flavours and quantities to suit you. I look forward to hearing from you!

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