Antidepressant biscotti - the all natural pick-me-up for the lockdown blues. Crystalized ginger joins forces with pumpkin, walnut and spices in a toothsome cookie powerful enough to take on a broad spectrum of moods from mopey to pissy, grumpy to anxious. Proven clinical trials on actual family members.

Chocolate and hazelnuts is a taste combination I never tire of. Here I have put it together with the decadent pleasure of a nutella (or gianduia cream) to make a rich, moist cake with the goodness of nuts and cocoa.

Pumpkin-shaped bread was trending on the social media bread groups last October. I got caught up in the frenzy, but produced an original brioche style bread that would stand up to the shaping technique, yet have that ‘holiday’ taste. Happy Halloween!