Tag Archives: Chocolate

Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This delicious chocolate and vanilla sponge cake is made in a standard 10-inch circular bundt mould, finished with a dark chocolate ganache and decorated with ready-made chocolate stars and bespoke cake toppers. Using yoghurt and ground almonds in the cake … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful ideas for a Foodie Advent Calendar

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My birthday falls on St Andrew’s Day at the end of November. Every year for the past few years, my daughter has made me a personalised beauty advent calendar. She collects samples and other lovely things she knows I’ll like … Continue reading →

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Chocolate orange mousse with orange sorbet

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Last week’s #TheFridayRecipe was healthy. This week’s is a bit naughty but so so nice! Inspired by a delicious dessert I ate at the excellent 1921 restaurant in Bury St Edmunds, I made this chocolate orange mousse with an orange … Continue reading →

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Brownies with cranberries

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Full disclosure, I’ve never made brownies before. If I need them for a party, I usually ask my friend Val to make them as hers are quite delicious. Anyway, I wanted to take some to London for my daughter so … Continue reading →

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