Tag Archives: chocolate

Dark chocolate and lavender madeleines

Posted on August 11, 2015 by jothetartqueen

I’ve always loved lavender in food. I think it doesn’t get used quite enough. If you have been following my blog, you would probably realise that lavender makes its appearance from time to time. One of my all time favourite … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cakes | Tagged afternoon tea, chocolate, French cakes, lavender, madeleines, tea cakes | 6 Comments

Chocolate and banana birthday cake

Posted on August 4, 2015 by jothetartqueen

I’m usually the one in charge of baking the birthday cakes in my house. While I prefer to have a free reign over the cakes I choose to bake, I would get them to pick a flavour. It’s interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cakes | Tagged banana, birthday cake, cake, chocolate, chocolate sponge, honeycomb, rum | 7 Comments

Dark chocolate orange tart

Posted on March 3, 2015 by jothetartqueen

I think little introduction is needed for a dark chocolate and orange combination. There’s just something about the two that brings out the goodness in each other. The delicate orange flavour against the dark and rich dark chocolate is … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Tarts & Pies | Tagged chocolate, citrus, dark chocolate and orange, ganche, orange, tart | 9 Comments

Pantry staples: Chocolate coated nuts

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jothetartqueen

This post doesn’t have a recipe (not quite anyway) and everyone can make these with some good chocolate and some nicely toasted nuts. My dad loves both chocolate and nuts. He loves them on their own and perhaps more … Continue reading →