Kristina Freeman

Tropical Frozen Margarita

You know the time of year. Those first few days of the year where it’s bearable to go outside in just a cardigan. The sun is out, your legs are out, and the BBQ is well and truly out too! And what better drink to go with that chargrilled food than a frozen cocktail, more specifically a frozen margarita!

New York Cheesecake

I have had the strongest craving for a good slice of cheesecake lately, so I did what any baker would do … I baked a cheesecake.

Perfect Buttercream

No cupcake can dazzle without the perfect buttercream. It’s sweet, creamy and luscious. No more information needed.

Oven-Baked Crispy Seaweed

Who doesn’t love a bit of crispy seaweed with their Chinese takeaway? Not you, you say? Okay, you’re weird. But the rest of you … I have a treat for you. Lately, I’ve been missing a good British Chinese takeaway (I know this sounds weird but if you’re a fellow Brit, you’ll know what IContinue reading “Oven-Baked Crispy Seaweed”

Naan Bread

My boyfriend is from India, so you can assume I was a little nervous to make him naan bread. I got this recipe originally from the BBC and I’m writing it here so I can remember it for my own reference. This is my Baking Cupboard Journal after all. I did tweak the recipe aContinue reading “Naan Bread”

Cupcakes

Cupcakes was the first thing I learnt to make with my Mum as a child. And whipping up a batch is still a very fun experience; though I try not to eat so much of the icing nowadays. Cupcakes can be as messy or neat as you want. Sometimes, I go for a nice swirl of buttercream, but sometimes I just crave a cake overflowing with glace icing and sprinkled with all the sprinkles in my baking cupboard.

Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Strawberry and banana is a classic smoothie flavour. It’s simple to make, sweet, healthy and not offensive. Who can say no to strawberry and banana?

Chocolate Smoothie

Sometimes, having chocolate is a healthy choice. This smoothie is full of fruity banana, pea protein for substance, chia seeds, coconut and cocoa. Read on to make it! This chocolate smoothie is a great choice for those hot days when you crave a chocolate milkshake but want a healthier option. This really does taste likeContinue reading “Chocolate Smoothie”

The Iconic Green Smoothie

Everyone loves a green smoothie. Okay, some people think they look a bit … Shrek-like … but I’m here to tell you that a green smoothie is a delicious, sweet, nutritious drink and there are lots of ways you can make them.

Mermaid Bay Cake

I made this cake for my 28th birthday. Yes, I made my own cake and I made it mermaid-themed. No regrets. If you’ve been looking for a mermaid theme birthday cake, feel free to read on for some inspiration.