Baby Babas with Earl Grey Syrup
by‘It is the night, my body’s weak. I’m on the run, no time to sleep. I’ve got to ride, ride like the wind, to be free again.’ – Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross (song) That line…
Home Made Pierogies
byIf there’s one thing I deeply love, it’s Eastern European food. I love the cold, you see, and with the cold comes the rib-sticking, delicious, buttery delights of the kitchen. Hungarian goulash. Vareniki. Pirozhkis. Borscht. Khachapuri. Cabbage rolls….
Rachel Khoo’s My Little French Kitchen; A Review
byIF you are a tragic francophile like me, then please let me introduce you to your next source of travel porn; “My Little French Kitchen”, by Rachel Khoo. You may already know Khoo from her original book The…
The BZT
byPlease meet my greatest sandwich invention to date. The BZT. The BZT is a sandwich of great beauty and deliciousness. It is salty, zingy, rich, fresh and awesome, all in equal measures. It’s also pretty fancy, if I…
Pauper’s Toast with Ginger Ganache
byRemember what I said about a time of restraint? And how it was all so I could continue to roll out the good stuff here on The Sugar Hit? Well, medames and messieurs, meet The Good Stuff. Because…
Black Plum Compote with Vanilla & Honey
byStone fruits are without a doubt my most favourite members of the fruit family. Peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, cherries and all the crazy hybrids in between: luscious. There is no more decadent food eating experience in my mind,…
Rich Cream Biscuits & Coffee
byThis is about as down home as breakfast can get. And about as perfect. Fresh, buttery flaky biscuits, first thing in the morning? Yes. That’s what I want the morning to be like in my house all the…
The Leftover Hungover Sandwich
byHappy New Year everybody! It’s New Year’s Day where I’m sitting right now, and the sun is shining, and I suddenly feel like I’m talking like a radio presenter? I’ll stop that now. Nevertheless, it is the first…
Leftover Christmas Pudding Strudel with Salted Caramel Rum Butter
byaaaaaand we’re back! I took a lil’ break there, did you notice? Well, I’m back, and I’m writing this on one of those last golden days between when the Holidays are officially over, and before New Years Eve….
Merry Christmas!
byMerry Christmas to you and yours, I hope you have a great day, and get everything you wanted from the jolly red dude. xx Sarah.
Almond & Dried Fruit Cinnamon Buns
byWhat’s up, Christmas morning?? Please meet my latest addition to the little traditions that my man-friend and I are building up. So far we have one for valentines day (do nothing), one for birthdays (fancy french restaurants), and…
Blog Talk / Real Talk with Cindy Ensley!
byToday my guest for Blog Talk/Real Talk is Cindy Ensley, the genius behind one of my most favouritest blogs; Hungry Girl Por Vida. Cindy’s posts always have that X-factor quality. Whether it’s a spin on a recipe…
Steeped Fruits!
byLet me tell you about my go-to, never fail, Holiday-time friend in the fridge. You keep a jar of this on hand, and you’ve got all scenarios covered. Sudden, desperate dessert craving? COVERED. Guests for breakfast, need to…
Non-Traditional Christmas Pudding with Salted Caramel and Whipped Sour Cream
byI’ve got one word for you: Showstopper! I mean, would you take a look at this pudding? Is it a stunner or what? And it’s mainly just a brown lump! That’s no easy feat! But…
Five Spice Pomegranate Roast Duck
byCelebrate good times, come on! Is this roast duck a celebratory sight or what? There are three things I love about this recipe; one is that it’s so impressive, two is that it’s COMPLETELY delicious, and three is…
2 Ingredient Truffle Bar
byJoyeux Noel, homiez! This week I’m shooting for a new post everyday. Yup, it’s going to be full on, but I just have so many Christmassy things to show you, and I’m sure you will want to get…
White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
byThis is what I like to call the modern taste of Christmas. Why modern? Well, because for me, the ‘taste of Christmas’ will always be fruit cake, and Christmas pudding and mince pies. Things with dried fruit, and…
Horseradish Pommes Anna
byLet’s get FANCY!!!! *Jazz hands* Come to think of it, this may be the potato side dish equivalent of jazz hands. Yep, it is. What I love about this dish is how ridiculously simple it…
Bear Claws!
byAaaaaaand we’ve officially reached the part of December where I snap. Because ALL I WANT right now is a cold snap. ALL I WANT is a dusting of snow on the ground. ALL I WANT is to wear…
Salted Caramel & Coconut Brownie
byDo you remember that time that I crossed a brownie with a coconut macaroon and some salted caramel? And it was like a new kind of candy bar had been invented? One that would bring tidings of…
Damp Lemon & Almond Cake
byThis is THE cake for all seasons. There is never a bad time to make this cake. Cold? Well, this cake is bright with lemon (a winter fruit, did you know?) so it will bring a little warmth…