The Gourmet Explorer
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New Food blogger | MUFC Fan | Mixed Jamaican and English | Mum to two boys in their twenties | 43 | charity marketing professional thegourmetexplorer.com
I may have the greatest boyfriend, have been utterly spoiled today. Just had the most amazing meal to top off a weekend in Cannes. Oysters next to the sea followed by monkfish and lobster bisque plus lemon mousse and limoncello. Next up cappuccino and a walk by the sea #foodsky #blackfoodsky
My other half took me to laduree for the first of my birthday treats 💜
On route to Gatwick airport. Other half is treating to me to a weekend in Cannes to celebrate my 44th birthday (which is on Sunday).
These easy homemade Oreo cookies are a delightful twist on the classic store-bought favorite, featuring rich chocolate cookies sandwiched around a sweet vanilla cream filling. #foodsky #blackfoodsky thegourmetexplorer.com/easy-homemad...
Tea time just got a lot sweeter! These adorable Mini Victoria Sponges are a classic English treat – light, fluffy, and filled with jam and cream. Perfect for afternoon tea, or whenever you need a little indulgence. #foodsky #blackfoodsky Get the recipe here: thegourmetexplorer.com/mini-victori...
The long Easter weekend is here 🎉 and I have something to kick it off.
These strawberry-filled cupcakes are ready in 45 minutes, use real fruit, not artificial flavourings and taste amazing. Recipe: thegourmetexplorer.com/strawberry-f... #foodsky
Tiramisu Cupcakes Easy, delicious and ready in under an hour, these tiramisu cupcakes are the perfect treat for coffee lovers.
Tiramisu Cupcakes
Easy, delicious and ready in under an hour, these tiramisu cupcakes are the perfect treat for coffee lovers.
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Been overhauling the blog this weekend. Reduced post count from 104 to 41 as I’ve niched down to globally inspired desserts and baking recipes. Desserts are my favourite thing to make. I’ve also been baking a lot of cakes 🤣 #foodsky
Funfetti Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream These Funfetti cupcakes are a celebration in every bite! Dotted with colourful sprinkles throughout a light vanilla sponge and topped with the smoothest vanilla buttercream, they're perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you need a cheerful sweet…
Funfetti Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
These Funfetti cupcakes are a celebration in every bite! Dotted with colourful sprinkles throughout a light vanilla sponge and topped with the smoothest vanilla buttercream, they're perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you need a cheerful sweet treat.
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PB&J Cupcakes (British Take on an American Classic) These PB&J cupcakes transform the classic sandwich into a delightful dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds. The moist peanut butter cake with a surprise jelly center and creamy peanut butter frosting creates the perfect balance of…
PB&J Cupcakes (British Take on an American Classic)
These PB&J cupcakes transform the classic sandwich into a delightful dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds. The moist peanut butter cake with a surprise jelly center and creamy peanut butter frosting creates the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
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Developing cupcake recipes has quickly become my favourite thing. Made these delish tiramisu cupcakes today and PB&J ones yesterday. #foodsky
Spent the weekend coding and creating my perfect blog design. So much work but well worth it. Just a few tweaks left! #foodsky
Mini Almond Tarts These mini almond tarts are quick and easy to make, and the addition of apricot jam puts a delightful twist on the traditional French frangipane tart. perfect for romantic dinners, entertaining with friends, or as part of an afternoon tea spread.
Mini Almond Tarts
These mini almond tarts are quick and easy to make, and the addition of apricot jam puts a delightful twist on the traditional French frangipane tart. perfect for romantic dinners, entertaining with friends, or as part of an afternoon tea spread.
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Any of my uk peeps planning to go to the national geographic food festival in July? #foodsky
Decadent Chocolate Tart with Berries and Candied Ginger I've been experimenting a lot with various types of tarts recently. Just the other day, I posted my delicious lemon tart and today I'm sharing this decadent chocolate tart topped with berries. This is the perfect chocolate tart for…
Decadent Chocolate Tart with Berries and Candied Ginger
I've been experimenting a lot with various types of tarts recently. Just the other day, I posted my delicious lemon tart and today I'm sharing this decadent chocolate tart topped with berries. This is the perfect chocolate tart for entertaining. It not only tastes fantastic, but it looks stunning. It is a real showstopper of a dessert. This dessert is perfect all year round, especially in the summer when raspberries and strawberries are in season.
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Tarte au citron (lemon tart) This recipe transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The magic lies in its simplicity - a buttery crust, a silky filling, and a burst of citrussy flavour. What Makes This Lemon Tart So Perfect? The filling is the perfect balance of creamy texture…
Tarte au citron (lemon tart)
This recipe transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The magic lies in its simplicity - a buttery crust, a silky filling, and a burst of citrussy flavour. What Makes This Lemon Tart So Perfect? The filling is the perfect balance of creamy texture and bright citrus notes that elevates it from a simple dessert to something spectacular. Each spoonful gives you the taste of fresh lemons, with a tanginess that cuts through the richness of the cream and eggs.
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Irresistible Mozzarella Bread Something is comforting about homemade bread. This bread is filled with gooey mozzarella, topped with garlic and herbs, and is crisp on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. This mozzarella bread recipe is super easy and insanely yummy. Cheese bread has deep…
Irresistible Mozzarella Bread
Something is comforting about homemade bread. This bread is filled with gooey mozzarella, topped with garlic and herbs, and is crisp on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. This mozzarella bread recipe is super easy and insanely yummy. Cheese bread has deep roots in global cuisine, appearing in various forms across different cultures. This particular recipe draws inspiration from Italian bakeries.
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Easy Peasy Honeycomb Cake (UK) A cake that combines the softness of a classic sponge with the crunch of golden honeycomb—this Honeycomb Cake is a cake that will have everyone asking for seconds! This cake is perfect for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or simply indulging in a sweet treat.…
Easy Peasy Honeycomb Cake (UK)
A cake that combines the softness of a classic sponge with the crunch of golden honeycomb—this Honeycomb Cake is a cake that will have everyone asking for seconds! This cake is perfect for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or simply indulging in a sweet treat. Why This Recipe Works The magic of this cake lies in its texture—a light, fluffy sponge studded with crisp, golden honeycomb.
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Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake (Japan) Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake, or Shokupan, has a texture so soft it quite literally melts in your mouth. This cotton sponge cake is particularly popular during afternoon tea times and special celebrations. Unlike traditional British or European sponge cakes, the…
Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake (Japan)
Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake, or Shokupan, has a texture so soft it quite literally melts in your mouth. This cotton sponge cake is particularly popular during afternoon tea times and special celebrations. Unlike traditional British or European sponge cakes, the Japanese version is incredibly airy, with a cloud-like consistency that sets it apart from denser cake varieties and makes it the perfect sponge cake.
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Lots of cooking this weekend with more planned next week as I have a week off work. Some things I’ve made recently :) From L to R: Honeycomb cake, Jordanian Mansaf (lamb and rice), Japanese cotton sponge cake and biscoff cheesecake. #foodsky
The Ultimate No-Bake Biscoffi Cheesecake I am a little biscoffi obsessed. So, of course, I had to create a recipe combining two of my favourite things—biscoff and cheesecake. This biscoffi cheesecake uses not just one but two biscoff items—the biscuit and the spread. Double the biscoff, double the…
The Ultimate No-Bake Biscoffi Cheesecake
I am a little biscoffi obsessed. So, of course, I had to create a recipe combining two of my favourite things—biscoff and cheesecake. This biscoffi cheesecake uses not just one but two biscoff items—the biscuit and the spread. Double the biscoff, double the tastiness. This delightful treat has become a favourite all year round, but it's also perfect for during the festive season when you need something impressive but don't want to fight for oven space.
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