Author: rayshomestead

Eloping Across Europe in a 1997 Toyota Granvia!

We did it. We packed our lives into a 1997 Toyota Granvia, turned it into a cozy campervan, and drove off into the sunset—destination: Europe. Not for a vacation. Not even for a gap year. We were eloping. Yes, really! Our trusty Granvia—once a humble minivan from the ‘90s—has become our home on wheels and […]

Blackberry Pie Recipe with Homemade Shortcrust Pastry {with video}

There’s something timeless and comforting about a warm slice of blackberry pie. With a buttery, flaky crust and a juicy, tangy-sweet filling that bubbles up around the edges, blackberry pie captures the essence of summer in every bite. Whether you’re picking berries straight from the bramble or grabbing a pint at the farmer’s market, this […]

Easy Shortcrust Pastry Dough Recipe (With Video Tutorial)

Shortcrust pastry is a fundamental building block of classic baking. It’s the perfect base for both sweet and savory pies, tarts, and quiches, and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll always have a go-to recipe on hand for countless dishes. This version is simple, reliable, and made with just a handful of ingredients you likely already […]

Home Milled Sandwich Bread – Pullman Loaf Recipe (Pain de mie)

Baking bread is therapeutic, but if you have baked bread before, it goes quick! A classic sandwich bread is perfect for everyday work lunches, picnics and more. I love the pullman loaf recipe for the size. I can bake a weeks worth of bread in one day, and freeze and defrost the slices as required. […]

How to Make a Coffee and Walnut Birthday Cake {with video}

A delightfully flavoured cake with creamy coffee buttercream! Try this beginner friendly Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe. For a full video tutorial on this leek and potato soup, check out my youtube! These are the items I use: Cake Tin Belts Cake pallet knife Cake flat edge Cake Tins Cake Ingredients   Buttercream Ingredients Instructions  More sweet […]