With half-term in full swing and Pancake Day approaching (4 March, people!), there has never been a better time to give a new snack a whirl. Behold, pancake muffins. Mum-of-four and life hack guru ...

And seeing as I love shortbread at this time of year, it’s no wonder I turned to the Great British Bake-Off legend for her advice on that, too. Turns out the cook added an ingredient I didn’t expect ...