Lilly’s Instant Coffee and Chocolate Cake

Sandra Choremi_Lillys Instant Coffee Cake

Nescafe, Frappe! This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law Lilly, and it really took some time to reach perfection…trying to play around with baking times created different versions that were too dry or overly moist… My kids call in The Nescafe Frappe Cake! So, the hidden lesson here is to make sure…

Lemon & Ginger Cake with Almonds

Lemon & Ginger Cake with Almonds

There are many variations to the basic recipe…orange juice, walnuts, almonds, lemon…here, the lemon tang is prominent, with just a little bit of fresh ginger in the background, to bring a subtle warmth. Greek yogurt is a favourite ingredient in any cake, as it offers a slightly rich and moist texture… the almonds used are…

Lemon and Thyme Cake Loaf

Lemon And Thyme Cake

Sweet surprise… It’s a small wonder how herbs find their place in sweet creations, both my  Lavender cake and Lemon and Thyme  cake have been surprisingly delicious… This cake happened almost by mistake! Mistakes in the kitchen are the start of brand new discoveries… A compelling combination, with the right amount of sweetness in it, playing…

Pear and Apple Crumble Cake

Pear & Apple Crumble Cake

Simply Irresistible… Starting with the publication of my book “Sandra Loves”, I have embarked on a journey towards an authentic expression of the things I love, in a way of communicating through creativity. Photography has been my passion; however, cooking to share is something love… A homemade cake can fill the house with  friends coming…

Lavender Cake with Lemon & Olive Oil

Lavender cake with lemon & olive oil

The Art of Keeping it Simple… This is a great afternoon tea pick-me-up and reminds me of my garden in Paros with the essence of lavender… The ingredients are pure simple and Mediterranean … Lavender – Oil -Yogurt and of course eggs, sugar and the basics… I admit that it has become my favourite !…