Gibby Bakes

Last weekend I found myself with a rare couple of hours without absolutely nothing to do. The run I had planned had been rained off and I was feeling too restless to sit and read the afternoon away. What better way to pass the time then than by going back to basics with these Scones! Filled with homemade blueberry jam  and clotted cream! My dad mentioned the other day that the supermarket seemed to have stopped selling the scones he likes. After making a show of fake coughing and clearing my throat a few times (from which he didn't get the hint), I asked him if he would like me to bake some scones for him. A man of many words, his reply was simply "hmmm you can do if you like". You know I never miss an opportunity to squeeze a bit of baking into the day, and I quickly set about deciding on the fillings I would use! Clotted cream was a given, however I couldn't decide between a jam of some kind or a lemon curd. I opted for blueberry jam, as it was something I'd nev...

Happy New Year! Fair warning, this post is going to be a long one! New Year's Eves in our group are usually pretty low-key. Rather than head out to a club we prefer to spend the night in at one of our houses, have a few drinks and play a few games. After overindulging for the majority of the Christmas period I could think of nothing better than a chilled night in (this year we didn't even bother to dress up we just wore PJs!). However, when one of my best friends suggested we do a bring-a-board night, which seemed to be popular on TikTok, I saw the perfect opportunity to squeeze in some New Year baking and overindulge one last time this season! The Completed Bread Board (Chaussons aux Pommes, Doughnuts, Almond Croissants, Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta, Feta, Grape, and Fennel Focaccia, Triple Chocolate Panettone, and Orange and Lemon Sweet Bread)! In the spirit of honesty, some of these breads are made with enriched doughs, and are more like pastries than breads. I feel like I can get...