by Gluten Free Mummy | May 18, 2026 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes, Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit What are stuffed cookies? Stuffed cookies have a filling hidden inside, unlike regular cookies which only consist of cookie dough. Fillings vary, but examples include Nutella, peanut butter, caramel, or in this case hazelnut creme. The hidden... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jan 31, 2026 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Cocoa was extremely scarce in 1946, following WWII. Around this time, Ferrero was established as a pastry shop in Piedmont, Italy. In response to the scarcity of cocoa they created a paste made of hazelnuts and a little cocoa, which could be... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jan 4, 2026 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Cocoa was extremely scarce in 1946, following WWII. Around this time, Ferrero was established as a pastry shop in Piedmont, Italy. In response to the scarcity of cocoa they created a paste made of hazelnuts and a little cocoa, which could be... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Dec 14, 2025 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit The origins of chocolate The Mayans were the first to consume cacao, in the form of a cacao-based drink. They began by harvesting cacao beans which they then fermented and roasted. The roasted cacao beans were then ground... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jun 9, 2025 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit A (Very) Brief History of Carrot Cake Carrot cake is a sweet treat that uses grated carrots as a natural sweetener and to add moisture and texture to the cake. It is reported that the first ever carrot cake recipe appeared in a French... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jun 3, 2025 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Condensed Milk Condensed milk is cow’s milk that has had approximately 60% of it’s water removed, and sugar added. This results in a thickened sweet product that is used to make a wide variety of sweets and desserts,... 