Sarah's Slice

This is another bake from my trip to Lille, France. I bought a bag of these biscuits at a shop near our hotel and they were delicious. Torchettes (or Torchette) are crunchy Breton biscuits from France, specifically created by Maison Georges Larnicol which is the shop I visited in Lille. These biscuits are packed with almonds and raisins and topped with a hazelnut. They are really delicious and go well with a nice strong cup of coffee. Jump to recipe Pre-heat the oven to 180°C

After my recent trip to Lille in France I had to make something to remind me of my trip and these French butter biscuits were a perfect choice. We flew by Air France and had coffee and these little butter biscuits on board on the way out and they were delicious. I also treated myself to some while we were there from an amazing shop full of delicious biscuits and chocolates. These biscuits are known as Palet Breton and are thick, golden butter biscuits. They are known for the

Rhubarb fool is a traditional British dessert dating back to the 17th century. I combined stewed fruit with cream. It originally contained gooseberries but rhubarb became popular in the 19th century. My version combines rhubarb, custard and cream and it is a really simple dessert to make especially in the summer after a barbecue. I have added some pistachios for some colour and crunch. It is also nice with some shortbread on the side. Jump to recipe Start by roasting the rhub

I am so excited to introduce my second installment of Sarah’s Slice which will be published on 24th October 2026! Whether you’re baking for family gatherings, afternoon tea or simply because the kettle’s on, Sarah’s Slice - Classic Bakes is full of fuss-free, flavoursome recipes that are made to be shared and always work. This book is full of over 80 classics such as Bakewell Tart, Bakewell Pudding, Queen of Puddings, Apple Pie, Digestive Biscuits, Ecclefechan Tarts & Bread