Author Archives: Liz Rimmer

Brenda’s (gluten free) sticky gingerbread

Gluten free sticky gingerbread

Updated 12th August 2025 Oh, I do love a good recipe recommendation. So, when Brenda, my dad’s lovely neighbour, told me that her grandson had requested her sticky gingerbread cake when he next came to stay, my ears pricked up and I needed to hear more.  After getting all the gingerbread recipe info from Brenda, […]

Brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad

Brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad

I rustled up this delicious brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad the other day. It happened to be the hottest day on record in the UK and the yummy rice salad proved to be the perfect light lunch to enjoy when the weather was a little too hot to handle! This fresh, vibrant […]

Gluten free chocolate banana bread

Gluten free chocolate banana bread sliced on a china plate

I’ve made this gluten free chocolate banana bread a few times now and love it. It’s a real joy to make. No fancy equipment needed. Not even an electric whisk.  This delightfully soft, flavoursome chocolate banana bread is studded with chocolate chips and is one of those cakes that tastes even better a day or […]

Gluten free blueberry muffins

Gluten free blueberry muffins

Delighted to be sharing this fabulous recipe for delicious gluten free blueberry muffins. These soft, blueberry packed, sugar topped muffins, really are the bee’s knees and have been loved by all who have tried them so far. The original recipe I used to make these muffins came from Jenn Segal. Jenn is a classically trained […]

Gluten free pear cake

Freshly baked pear cake on a blue plate

Updated 1st September 2025 I discovered this rather wonderful pear cake ((Torta di pere e mandorle) recipe by Elisabetta Ludica, on the BBC Food website. The only change I’ve made to the original recipe is to use gluten free flour. After baking and testing a few times, and being SO happy with the results, I’d […]

Gluten free buttermilk scones – perfect for a cream tea!

Gluten free scones topped with strawberry jam and clotted cream

Updated 6th May 2023 I do already have a smashing gluten free fruit scone recipe on my blog. And of course, it’s also one that can be used to make a gluten free cream tea. However, after enjoying a very delicious scone, as part of a gluten free afternoon tea at Nunsmere Hall, I wanted to […]

Gluten free pecan squares

Gluten free pecan squares

Bringing you another super recipe that I think you’re going to love! I discovered the recipe for these gorgeous pecan squares over on once upon a chef’s website. These gluten free pecan squares have a lovely buttery shortbread base; however, the star of the show has to be the deliciously moreish, caramel pecan topping.