i gigi

 

 Let me introduce you to I Gigi; a tantalising beautiful boutique & cafe found on the right side of Hove.  

Downstairs Chesterton's upholstered in french linen sit alongside piles of garlic bulbs each being sold with their own little suitcase.   An unassuming staircase leads customers upstairs to the most lovely cafe piled with worn wooden chairs and glass domes hiding enormous fresh cakes. 

 This morning I sat, drank coffee and dipped stollen into runny honey while September sunshine warmed my back. It was the most special of mornings.  

Cake full of Jelly

September 8th - my big sister's 32nd birthday and her wedding day all rolled into one enormous party. Call me childish but I thought the only cake worthy of both celebrations was one made from jelly. Here it is in progress... 

Baking Cheesecake

Bread & Milk, Brighton

It's a treat and a half when a lovely new coffee shop opens just a few minutes walk away, nestled amongst the lanes. I've found myself having popping in three times this week to sample various treats, far more than my bank balance should allow. My favourite? The classic British toasted sandwich freshly made and executed very, very well. 

Rabbit Ears

Sticky Ginger & Apple Tart Tatin

I baked this today; a sticky ginger and apple tart tatin. It was beautiful, made all the more delicious by adding ginger syrup and dark brown sugar to the apples.  They are so easy, tart tatins, all that is needed is a little confidence and a very hot oven. 

Fiery Festival Festivities - The money shot

 A pizza festival in Dalston made for a super fun Saturday. My friend Ben took this shot, poor piggie... I'm not quite sure if he ended up on a pizza or not!