At Home with Helen : Slow Cooker Braising Steak, Apple Cake and Chocolate Cake...

Making a delicious Braised Steak Slow Cooker Casserole, plus two loaf cakes baked in the AirFryer. Hope you enjoy it xx
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[@Helenmaryjo]

I used 750 mls of stock in the end, and that was plenty.... But you'll have to gauge it for yourselves... use less and add more if you need to xx

[@golfingmags5]

Hi Helen, that was super…..going to make your braised steak in the slow cooker and both your cakes. Love how you make cake making look so easy and the addition of the sliced apple took it to another level. Thank you xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@BIRGITTAQF]

That jumper is so nice on you. It all looks so easy when you make things. But dont denigrate yourself thats a talent. I used (and still do at christmas) cakes with 2,2,2 and just change the flavours, one with choclate and nescoffe grains, half and half, thats so good. Wish i have someone to get my baking to but they are to far away. Thanks as always a treat. ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@xMichelex]

See, I love watching Helen cook because even as a seasoned cook of 40 years, she makes everything so matter of fact and easy. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@dianefturner4166]

Braising steak dinner was my favourite when I was a little girl .The gravy was almost the best bit ,I’d dip bread into the gravy so as not to waste any of it

[@Glyn-gq8ts]

I used to love mince and gravy, or just the gravy even, on slice of white bread!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh yes, we always got offered bread at the end to mop up the gravy. Delicious xx

[@MaryAnderson-c4c]

You’ll think I’ve lost the plot Helen but I could swear I could smell you browning off that meat as I watched! The steak I mean, not you!!! 😂 All looked so tasty. I love your relaxed approach in the kitchen…I sometimes find myself being too obsessive with the recipes, measurements etc. My Mum was the best cook and baker…she seemed to know her quantities instinctively and everything always tasted delicious. I’m amazed to hear about Rob’s chocolate exorcist!! I definitely need that treatment. I used to much prefer savoury but as I get older, I cannot live without chocolate and like Rob, I unfortunately just can’t ignore it if I know it’s in the house. Weirdly, my husband also used to really enjoy chocolate - he loved Mars Bars and Kit-Kats and could scoff many at a time, but since having radiotherapy and chemo, he just isn’t interested in it - for almost 2 years now he hasn’t looked at a chocolate bar of any kind…so strange. Anyway Helen, thanks again for sharing you. Take care. Mary (Scottish Hel’s Belle living in France) 🤗

[@dagnolia6004]

thanks for saying this! i smelled it too~ we must have our Helen tuned into Smell-O-Vision not television.🤣🤣🤣

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you. I think that things like Mars bars etc have got much sweeter than they used to be. I much prefer dark chocolate now. Though I must admit that cake was rather nice. I had some heated in the microwave with some greek yogurt, now that was good! haha xx

[@MaryAnderson-c4c]

@@dagnolia6004 If only…!! Wouldn’t it be great if our Helen could do perfume reviews and we could sniff them through our computers! 😂

[@geraldineskinner5941]

Amazing Helen. I cant believe how many guests you have. I could not cope

[@Helenmaryjo]

I think because I grew up in a busy household, it doesn't phase me at all. Thank you for watching xx

[@Bombabingbong66]

I hv a nervous breakdown if 1 person joins us for dinner.

[@geraldineskinner5941]

@@Helenmaryjo it’s a gift to be able to cater for guests

[@geraldineskinner5941]

@@Bombabingbong66 😜

[@Bombabingbong66]

@geraldineskinner5941 Look at my layer Xmas Day Disaster as well...I still break out in a cold sweat 30 years later.

[@danicacharles4221]

Love a winter warmer meal. Love a piece of cake, too. Thank you for sharing, Helen. 😊❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure. Thank you xx

[@thelmabrindley2369]

Love these kind of vlogs. Your braised steak looks AMAZING. When I do slow cooker dishes, I struggle to thicken the juices. Never thickens enough for me, but maybe I am putting too much fluid in to start with. I did your Apple cake after the last vlog, but I put some crumble on top and it was delicious. Will be trying the chocolate cake too

[@Helenmaryjo]

You do need much less liquid for slow cooker casseroles. Cake sounds good xx

[@persephonewildfox9128]

I just bought diced beef to make a stew in my slow cooker. Lasts me a couple of days. Just the thing for cold damp evenings. Thanks for the recipes.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Sounds good xx

[@yvonnecasserly2606]

Braising steak looks delicious, thanks for the tips on keeping carrots and onions big for slow cooking I will be making this dish and cakes. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hope you enjoy xx

[@dianemiles1344]

What a lovely video! Your braised steak looks yummy. The 2 cakes looked tasty too. So easy to make. What a good idea to have a bowl that stands on scales so you are not double handling. Well done! ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh yes, anything to make life easier xx

[@kimberleybarrett6485]

Lemon drizzle and carrot cake are my faves x

[@Helenmaryjo]

I love those too xx

[@helen6477]

That beef looks absolutely delicious! …Red is definitely one of your colours ! ❤❤x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@Angela-lg6jz]

I had the grandchildren at the weekend. I made school cake with them and they couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was.

[@Helenmaryjo]

I know, it's quicker than going to the shop xx

[@effielarkin3044]

Helen..presently watching the steak video. Your UK groceries are much less expensive than in Canada. Three pounds of steak over here would cost 30 quid. None of us will pay this BUT for holidays only we would splurge. This recipe looks fantastic I paid $10.00 Cdn. Money two weeks ago for 1 lb. Of mince or almost 6 quid. AND prices keep going up.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Goodness, I thought things were expensive here.... xx

[@skincarefan7742]

Thanks for sharing, everything looks delicious. X

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@maureencomley7909]

Really enjoy your at home vlogs , I made the apple cake was lovely , the braising steak looks delicious 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@dianefturner4166]

Just like my mum made yummy ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@ib4038]

I would only use bacon fat on roasted potatoes in holiday season dishes max two meals. Oh Helen!

[@lozabowers1960]

Helen the red jumper really suits you ,is it one of your colours 😀x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, it is. Thank you xx

[@gillianarnold933]

That all looks delicious. Probably sounds like a daft question, but how do you reheat the braising steak after it's defrosted?

[@Helenmaryjo]

Either gently in a pan or a few minutes or in the microwave until it's heated through but not cooked again... xx

[@betsybeecolorado]

Yummy, that looks just perfect for supper! I am always astounded how easily you whip up cakes; if I did that here at 5300 ft. altitude, it would be a giant chocolate pancake!! Thanks for sharing! 🍎🥮🎂

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh goodness. Thank you xx

[@gillmarshall7760]

Loved this video Helen.. Always great to you cooking.. looks amazing x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@elizabethpitt8404]

I love your at home videos. Very enjoyable.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Glad you like them! xx

[@katiecoward66]

Hi Helen what size loaf tins did you use for the cakes (1lb or 2lb) thank you. Loving all the content you show on the channel keep up the good work. 🌸

[@Helenmaryjo]

2lb tins. Thank you xx

[@RolandFrost-s4y]

Glad I watched wil start buying braised steak. What is the make of your airfryer please x

[@Helenmaryjo]

It's this one: amzn.to/47BZ6Bi. But I am trying a new one very soon, if you can hang on xx

[@helenparker3165]

Lovely demo very encouraging. Xx i cam smell all those lol

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@harleymac6308]

I love your cooking videos. Thank you ❤x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@SueBurden-ni4ch]

Yum yum ❤

[@mesmith3379]

Hi Helen! Would you be willing to share your tea of choice please? I am an American coffee drinker who has really been hooked on tea lately…just wondering your preferences…lovely cooking video…thank you!!!

[@Helenmaryjo]

Well, I usually buy PG Tips. But I'm talking to a 'tea company' and may be working with them.. which would be interesting as I am a very fussy tea drinker. xx

[@mesmith3379]

⁠​⁠@@Helenmaryjosorry to be so daft, but is PG Tips the brand or type of tea? Very much looking forward to your tea collab…hopefully it’s something that’s available in the states! 👍🏻 Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Helenmaryjo]

@@mesmith3379 Ah, sorry, it's a typical English breakfast tea. xx

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

See, red is definitely your colour Helen. Really look warm and vibrant in it.❤❤ That braising steak meal looks yummy as do the cakes. You're a domestic goddess.🤗

[@Helenmaryjo]

Haha, I can assure you I am not. But thank you xx

[@dympnaokeeffe6983]

That apple cake looked fabulous and so easy to make. You're such a natural; modelling clothes, cookery programmes, ..... Always a pleasure to watch, whatever you do.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh thank you Dympna xx

[@christinesmutek3856]

It’s definitely the weather for that lovely casserole. And cakes to follow. Mmm. You can’t beat home cooked meals. X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@lisasafiullah8774]

I did laugh at the chocolate situation as I am the same! Amazing how he was able to.stop it. The food looks great 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@alisonbrown5891]

Enjoyed this Helen That’s my go to meal,very similar to yours but I add mushrooms and garlic to mine as well. Apple cake is one of my favourite cakes and how funny I’m exactly the same as Rob,I just can’t have chocolate in the house as I would demolish the lot and back in the day I’d eat the kids Easter Eggs(they’re in their forties now) and I’ve also been known to re buy my husbands bar of chocolate when I’ve been desperate and eaten his😱Not anymore though ,just don’t eat it now.Strangely enough if I ever have a weak moment now it upsets my tummy🤷🏼‍♀️😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you. If Rob even gets an accidental taste of chocolate he hates it! Amazing really. xx

[@rosemarysouthward5711]

Love your relaxed attitude to baking. It has made me want to bake a cake tomorrow. That’s why you’re called an Influencer - but definitely in a good way x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Go for it! Thank you xx

[@elaine58100]

I love 'At Home With Helen', gorgeous cakes and a lovely casserole. Perfect for an autumn day. You gave me a good tip with the chocolate drops. Mine always manage to sink to the bottom of the cake, so now I will keep my batter a little stiffer and hopefully they will distribute better throughout the cake. Love the shade of red of your jumper it really suits you. Looks like one of the reds when your sister did your colours the other day. Thank you for everything you do Helen. It really is appreciated. xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@elaine58100]

Forgot to ask in my last comment. When you weighed the eggs for your cake. Do they also have to be 6oz in weight like the rest of the ingredients without the shells? Thanks x

[@Helenmaryjo]

@@elaine58100 ideally, but if a little bit under I wouldn’t worry at all xx

[@elaine58100]

Thanks Helen. I sometime put a can of Guinness into a beef casserole. Gives a lovely rich gravy. xx

[@dagnolia6004]

in the U.S. corn flour is what we would use to make tortillas, corn bread, steamed masa and the like. what the English call 'corn flour' is referred to as 'corn STARCH' in American English. i wonder if other English speaking countries have idiosyncrasies like this. have any of the commenters had cooking disasters due to the belief we are all speaking the same language? please comment if you have! before the internet (back in the stone ages), i had an old cookbook from England that gave me HEARTACHE.❤❤❤💔

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh that's interesting. xx

[@maureenormston8356]

Ooooh that's proper autumn fayre😋. Cakes look delicious as well and even though I've had my tea, I've got cake envy now 😂😂. You look fab in that colour btw, really suits you.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@DianeWhyte]

Everything looked delicious Helen. I don’t know how you can calmly feed so many! 😂 I remember years ago 40 to be exact. I was only 29 years old. I decided I was going to invite the whole family for Christmas dinner. 13 of us in total! I should have known it would have been a disaster with unlucky 13! Well, I got a huge turkey, but the roasting tray I had wasn’t really deep enough. So what a disaster it was, the juices had overflowed in the oven and it was all over the kitchen floor! 😂 I nearly killed myself slipping on it, I was in such a panic, trying to serve everything to everyone at the same time, so it wouldn’t get cold 😅 Never again! 😂 Mind you everyone seemed to have a good time and said they enjoyed the dinner, or at least that’s what they said. 😂 😘

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh my goodness.... we've all disasters. xx

[@Celticcross688]

Still croaky Helen, Costco food looks vey good..Salmon is good 👍🏻 Cook with animal fat better than Omega 6 Oils, like Veg and sunflower seed oils..😊

[@JAS356UK]

I use butter and lard

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@tinahowson8335]

How appropriate that you are making apple cake. When moving we inherited an apple tree and now have a crop of apples. I have made lots and placed in freezer but really tempted to make an apple cake…yummy. Strange there has always been this science behind making cakes, to be very precise and weighing each egg individually etc. Absolute tosh!! I am excited to make a warming dish of braising steak, definately the season. Thanks Helen xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Enjoy. Thank you xx

[@theshabbychicken1156]

Hi helen do you bother to make christmas cake and pudding?

[@Helenmaryjo]

I make cake, but had a disaster with pudding last year, so probably won't bother with that again. xx

[@jaynebramley755]

My mouth is watering watching this 😋 everything looks delicious. ❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@joyhursey1480]

You look lovely in that colour. I was just thinking I will make stew and dumplings tomorrow for dinner as the weather has changed so drastically.

[@Helenmaryjo]

It really has. Enjoy xx

[@janettesinclair6279]

You are such a neat cook - when I try to put cake mix into lined loaf tins, invariably some goes on the outside of the liner! And I see that when you put the beef and gravy into the bacofoil bag none spilled! Very impressive.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Practice makes perfect, haha xx

[@dianahogg6164]

Our big Tesco up the carriageway a few miles along on the busiest carriageway in N.I. doesn't have a butchers counter or a fresh fish counter. I'm moaning I know from times past. 😢 Great video ❤

[@xMichelex]

For anyone in the USA, Stork Baking Fat is the same as Land O' Lakes Margerine 80% Vegetable Oil.

[@margaretmalone2369]

Hi Helen the stew looked lovely! I don't use gravy for mine but instead add a can of Guiness! Try it It's delicious 😋 xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Nice idea xx

[@paulinegiles5757]

Hello 👋 Dear Helen At home with Helen is splendid 😊Toodles 😊😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@lindacollier5441]

Hi Helen ❤ Delicious food , it all looked yummy 😊 Thank for sharing ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@diane6037]

Braising steak 🥩 mash and cabbage one of my favourite meals, yes my mouth was watering looks delicious.

[@Helenmaryjo]

It was and more in the freezer... yummy xx

[@catherinedeazeley2745]

Helen Maryjo love watching you cook and bake and seeing the end result as I am not a cook or baker you make it look so easy x

[@Helenmaryjo]

It is easy, honestly. Thank you xx

[@renablythman6243]

Very impressed with your camera work👍I want to thank you for making me hungry AGAIN😂really enjoyed your video Helen these ones are my favourite , I will try your chocolate cake tomorrow ,I look forward to your next video ❤❤❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@siobhankelly1193]

Thanks for sharing your recipes, my favourites 😋 you look really lovely today Helen!

[@Helenmaryjo]

That's very kind, thank you xx

[@helenhumphris2329]

Just had to give the apple cake a try I didn’t really believe it would turn out so well with this quick method. It was lovely the only trouble is I can’t stop eating it!!! Trying the chocolate cake next thanks Helen

[@Helenmaryjo]

Haha, enjoy! xx

[@helenroblin6057]

Hi Helen I love your jumper ...where's it from please x

[@Helenmaryjo]

It's from Mint Velvet last year. Thank you xx

[@angeladoggrell7531]

Oh Helen - just made the Apple Cake and cooked on air fryer setting at 170 degrees and the Demerara sugar completely burnt and set the smoke alarm off! Inside wasn’t cooked so I wrapped it in foil and finished the cooking at a lower temp. We will still eat it though! I used ‘air fryer’ setting. If I used ‘Bake’ setting I wonder if that would have made a difference.

[@Helenmaryjo]

How strange, that has never happened to me.... I do find that I have to check the centre of the cakes to make sure they are cooked. I also don't have any luck with silicone 'tins'. I only use the Air Fryer setting... I wonder why that happened. xx

[@xMichelex]

Love these videos. That "red" looks great on you. After watching Jackie's video with your color diagnostics, I think I'm a warm spring too! Now I'm looking at all my clothes and ALL my mistakes, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@sarah10001]

Hi HMJ - your mention of hypnotherapy for Rob’s love of chocolate hit a v strong chord with me … is there any way you could tell me where he went (I’m guessing we don’t live far from each other from comments you’ve made). I eat far too much chocolate and it’s amazing what hypnosis seems to have done for him. Hope you don’t mind my asking. SarahX 🍫

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hi, it wasn't hynotherapy. I honestly have no idea what she did. I don't have the details I'm afraid, it was up where we used to live over 20 years ago... Sorry xx

[@colinbenham8242]

Well that’s my cakes and family meal sorted this week. Helen you are a godsend. You make it all look so easy so your brief for yourself was completely successful. And can I say your camera work is becoming very professional xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

That's very kind, thank you xx

[@carolynhopkinson8642]

Looks all very yummy! X

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@patriciadavies4814]

Thank you for baking video I stopped making chocolate cake cause it never turned out right now I know it's four & and half flour and one and a half Coco powder I was adding 6 flour then Coco powder thanks Helen loved all the video tonight ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure, thank you xx

[@effielarkin3044]

Reporting in today that mince is on at 1/2 price. This is excellent and I will buy a lot and portion the mince into 1 cup portions..shape like snowballs and freeze them in the deep freezer. Pretty well over here right now meat prices are out of sight. Thanksgiving is coming up in CANADA and that's a huge holiday. I placed an order for a fresh turkey 10 lbs. And that will cost me close to 40 quid. I have all these kids as you know so I will make 10-12 side dishes to stretch the turkey. That's just what you have to do to pull this off.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Fab. When I freeze mince, I freeze it flat in freezer bags and then divide it from outside the bag with a ruler or back of a knife, that way you can break off what you need and it defrosts so quickly. I thought meat was expensive here... xx

[@joannedean-waters1536]

My mouth was watering at the braising steak 🥩…..and the 🍰. Love your jumper Helen, where is it from please? Thank you for sharing…love at home with Helen! 😊❤x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you. The jumper was from Mint Velvet last year. xx

[@emilyrowan8779]

Thank you for this Helen. I'm a good cook, but a dreadful baker. But you made those cakes look easy so I'll definitely be giving them a go very soon! You have inspired me 😊👩‍🍳👍x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Good, it's easy, I promise xx

[@dianahogg6164]

It looks delicious Helen. My mother would only buy Chump steak.. An Northern Ireland Mother. Butchers will keep Chump ( small end) aside to go good to give out to anyone. if the butcher will give it up. I'm sharing a secret. When you ask for Chump steak your butcher will give you the look this woman knows what she is talking about. You will have to wrestle the small end from him Chump steak carrots and onions slow cooked is the best. I wouldn't buy anything else. Yes it's a bit more expensive but it's worth every penny. I've asked for chump steak small end sorry there's a chap comes in every week for the small end we keep it for him that was in a well know butchers who had a counter in Tesco. 😮

[@Helenmaryjo]

Sounds good. xx

[@carolmcdougall7138]

Hi Helen. That steak looked delicious good old winter food. You make the cakes look so easy I always seem to get in such a mess when I’m baking. Thanks for all the tips. Xxx

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure xx

[@kathleenparry9652]

Loved that video love watching you cook and it was proper autumnal food I love this time of year ❤❤🍁🍁🍁🍂

[@Helenmaryjo]

So glad! xx

[@dianahogg6164]

That was back in the day when we had butchers and shops. My town now doesn't have any banks, a proper butchers one moved in they are not good. Shops all the great shops we had gone nothing now but charity shops and coffee shops. We are 4 miles outside Belfast. It is Sad.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Yes, it is sad. Same here xx

[@alibolla]

I love making braising steak Helen I do it just like you , i must do some soon !! and the cakes i will give them a go look delicious xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hope you enjoy xx

[@50angeleyes]

I love apple cake I still haven’t tried baking cakes in my air fryer yet

[@Helenmaryjo]

I rarely put the main oven on. It's so expensive. xx

[@jackiestanley5656]

Hi Helen…just the weather for casseroles..I always add parsnips as it gives the gravy a lovely flavour….x

[@NoreenRichardson]

Me too, love parsnips

[@Helenmaryjo]

I love parsnips.. but was always taught not to buy them until we'd had a hard frost.... don't know if that's an old wives tale.. xx

[@ednashapley4284]

Loved this video Helen and can you tell me what metod you use to reheat the stew once defrosted please

[@Helenmaryjo]

I reheat in a pan slowly until heated through, or short blasts in a microwave. Important not to cook it again. xx

[@DorothyFrost-v5r]

Really enjoyed your cooking Helen you’ve set me off I have some braising steak in the freezer so guess what we’ll be having soon 😂your cakes look so easy to make thank you for the receipies the simpler the better for me 👍❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Enjoy xx

[@patpendergast8819]

You need to get yourself a pretty pinny to save your jumpers 💋💋

[@Helenmaryjo]

I didn't get anything on my jumper. I do have aprons, but I rarely use them. Usually if I am doing a roast dinner. xx

[@pennygreenfield8418]

Everything looked beautiful Helen ❤ I bet your kitchen smelt delicious 😋. I'm going to have to make the apple loaf cake today 😅. Thanks so much.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hope you enjoy xx

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Helen another great video,,,I always thought vivid colors are stunning on you.. I could envision the chocolate cake with a big dio of French vanilla ice cream and the Apple cake with hot caramel sauce..

[@Helenmaryjo]

I'll let you into a secret... haha. I heated a slice up in the microwave and had it with a dollop of Greek Yogurt, it was delicious! haha xx

[@carolschobs2621]

Yep mushroom soup in your mushroom mug😂 Bins, yes I remember my aunties used to love the store. I just love your enthusiasm for mushrooms/decor we can see how much you love it❤ I use the roasting bags there brilliant! My canny Dad was a shoe repairer and always told us to rub soap into the heel of the shoe to soften the material it may help you. Yes to the Sunderland makom 😊thanks Elayne x❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Hi Carol, a bit confused is this comment meant for me? xx

[@carolschobs2621]

@@Helenmaryjo I do apologise Helen, goodness knows how this has happened.

[@Helenmaryjo]

@@carolschobs2621 no worries xx

[@alisongavin2580]

Oh yes for the trout pate please Helen. Another great cooking video, thank you ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh yes, I'll do that soon xx

[@sandralow9598]

Hi Helen, great video, thanks. It prompted me to cook braised steak again. Ime struggling to find good pepper and salt grinders, yours look really good, are they a super market purchase.❤️

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah thank you. They are from Costco, but I also just bought some from Sainsbury's in the Habitat Sale, I'll show them next time xx

[@mariedyde448]

What is margarine???

[@Helenmaryjo]

Baking fat. You can use butter in its place. xx

[@JaneSouthall-uw5cs]

Hi Helen , your braising steak looked delicious l could smell it from here 👌 no wonder your family love coming for diner ! just the job for these autumn nights x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@brigitteschaefers]

I love to cook but I’m not a baker. You make baking seem so very easy. I will try your apple cake some day soon.

[@Helenmaryjo]

You can do it! xx

[@patriciaaldam1562]

Hi Helen it’s that time of year again when out comes the slow cooker. We cooked a beef casserole in ours yesterday. I live in Lincolnshire and the weather today has been awful, it hasn’t stopped raining all day. We are off to Cyprus on Wednesday and I can’t wait to see the Sun.❤️

[@jmk1962]

Had to skip past the braising steak bit as I don't eat meat, but the cakes looked delicious and so easy even I could make them so I think I might have a go once I'm back home as the AirB&B I'm staying in has no baking tins. I know you don't like to talk about it, but you are looking amazingly slim Helen and your skin looks FAB. You are disappearing before our eyes and we viewers do notice as you post so many videos. 😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh, how lovely. Thank you xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you very much xx

[@LoveFalmouth]

Off topic where is your jumper from?

[@Helenmaryjo]

It was from Mint Velvet last year I think xx

[@janetteparker472]

😋👍 xx

[@helenfisher1299]

You are so laid back cake making it motivates me! Ops I’m away at the moment but wait until I’m back!! Xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

Have fun! xx

[@ValerieLoney]

Loved this

[@Helenmaryjo]

Thank you xx

[@debwlv]

😂I was LITERALLY drooling over your slow cooker dish! I am inspired! ❤

[@Helenmaryjo]

Influenced even! haha xx

[@margewyatt1743]

When did you add the thickening paste?

[@Helenmaryjo]

I added it once the casserole had come up to temperature, but you could add it half way through. xx

[@Lynn-qv2xj]

Hello Helen..I'm 66 years old I I always leave some cake mixture in the bowl for hubby or me, takes me back to my childhood. Lovely cakes might try the apple one thank you.

[@Helenmaryjo]

Haha, it certainly does take you back. Thank you xx

[@olivebobo6885]

I used some stewing steak to make a meat pie. It turned out delicious my America son in law loved it. My husband wants to know when I’m making it again.

[@Helenmaryjo]

I LOVE a meat pie xx

[@collettekelly1522]

Hi Helen I love your cooking and sewing episodes .They always make me want to cook what you’ve cooked .We’ll I’m still here had to put the flight out till Wednesday I’m still not well .I spent all day in bed again so hope I start to pick-up tomorrow .🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻.I enjoyed that video Thank you as always xxxCollette

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh Collette, what a shame. Hope you're soon better. xx

[@antjewindhaus6707]

ONG, Helen! The slow cooked beef looks so yummy 😋 I love it ❤ Getting really hungry even though I just had my dinner 😊 😋 And the apple and chocolate cakes look scrumptious too 😋😍 So easy to make 😊 Thank you for sharing the delicious food recipes, Helen 😍 xx

[@Helenmaryjo]

My pleasure. Thank you xx

[@margaretmackenzie4315]

You really should be on the telly! Home cooking Helen but different generation now xxx😊

[@Helenmaryjo]

Ah, thank you xx

[@Nellie550]

Hi Helen, I will be trying the apple cake tomorrow, it will be a change from our usual x

[@Helenmaryjo]

Enjoy xx

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Hi Helen , that braising steak looked good , I made exactly the same last week . In a slow cooker & with dumplings 😂. So tasty , the cakes looked good , going to make them , never used my air fryer to cook cakes , I’m not sure my tin would fit . But you made it look so easy 👍.

[@Helenmaryjo]

It is easy... yes the tin thing can be a challenge, but in my double the loaf tins work well. xx

[@susancraig3966]

I've already watched this twice. Very comforting to see you cooking. Please would you consider another laundry edition with tips eg hand washing cashmere (I avoid that), keeping whites, white - that sort of thing?

[@Helenmaryjo]

Oh okay, I'll see what I can do. xx