The Hummingbird Bakery & Cafe is one of those magical places, similar to Fortnum & Mason. It is as if there is an invisible force-field protecting from negativity and simutaneously promoting general joy. And Hummingbird grub is like a drug.
keep away fom chilren
So, I merrily invested in the Humingbird Bakery Cookbook to instill some of it’s sugary wellbeing into my own abode. I do sugest that you do the same if you are the type who is either inclined or forced to partake in casual baking on occasion.
a recipe for countless instant friends lies within
Safe to say that I is not an earth mother/Mrs Beeton type and therefore some of the Hummingbird Bakery recipes are a touch daunting and the ingredient list a little fussy (for those who are more used to following a free Be-Ro book recipe). Stick with it kids. Always bake double. They vanish quick time.
I especially love the novelty of the ‘red velvet’ cupcakes and also the ‘strawberry cheesecake’ cupcakes (these require a spoon to be eaten with to retain any sort of dignity- when in company. In the privacy of your own home, just get your feet in the trough). If you can’t be jiggered with weighing scales, the floury mess and a washing up pile that Chris Bonnington may find of interest then bob along to the Hummingbird Cafe… and then start a cab-free diet tomorrow!
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