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The Easiest Crunchy Topped Lemon Drizzle Cake- Minimum Effort, Minimum Washing Up

– Lemon drizzle is always a winner. I always think of lemon as a summery flavour but this cake is brilliant all year round. It packs well for a walking snack but is also great for plain old afternoon tea. … Continue reading

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Forthcoming Scrummy Recipes #1

– Thank you so much for all you lovely people who have signed up to have the recipes e-mailed as soon as they are posted. I am just bursting with recipes to share and have spent this morning going through … Continue reading

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Cream Tea in the Sunshine- I Have a Hard Job…………Honest

  Mango and I had wonderful, long walk exploring a new footpath. The sun was out and so were all the wild flowers in a proper, old fashioned, un- pesticided/ herbicided English hedgerow. A steep hill on the other side … Continue reading

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Sterilisation………Jars, and Jam Equipment

Sterilising- this was the process that stopped me trying jam making for years. Stupid! Its so easy. You just need to force yourself to try it, get your own routine and stick to it. Firstly, apologies that the above pics … Continue reading

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For The Love of Jam and Chutney….

I adore making jams and chutneys. Nothing makes me feel more homely and content in what’s probably a rather sad, domestic, smug way. People are always impressed but the truth is, once you have made your first jam or chutney, … Continue reading

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A Short Hypocritical Rant About The Weather and Moaners Followed By A Recipe For Sticky Spiced Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

Hmmmm, I am going to try and start this post on a positive note because I can’t stand whingers…then, be warned, I am going to have a little rant. I did put the word “hypocritical” in the title and I’m … Continue reading

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Why Did I Start ScrummyWalks?

I have always loved food and harboured a secret greed that constantly gnaws away. I’m one of those people who can remember what I ordered in restaurants/ pubs when I was a child- and if it was any good! I … Continue reading

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Welcome to ScrummyWalks

Love food? Love walking or just being outdoors? ScrummyWalks is a place to come for delicious recipes for outdoor treats or scrummy snacks to fuel a great walk.  Also for foodie talk, and “thought streaming” on outdoor life plus or … Continue reading

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