I’m off to the French Alps for my annual snow fix which as many of you will know means a whole heap of snow and a healthy dollop of cooking – nothing better than a fresh cake or great food after a day out and about in a snowy-wonderland.  And having had a little clean up on the Promenade I’ve rediscovered a few favourite recipes that I’d like to share while I’m away.

For those of you who are newbies to the Promenade I’d like to say hi and welcome, to old friends I hope you enjoy this blast from the past! First off is a classic coffee and walnut cake which is pretty popular around here. Simple and quick, and as Marcella,  recently noted is one of the few recipes she’d seen that actually has coffee in it! And if you feel the cake has previously lacked trimmings then it’s your lucky day as…