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Scrummy Sticky Toffee Pudding- Could You Resist?

– Well, my husband is absolutely the only person I know who would answer the title question with a resounding “yes”. He emphatically loathes dates. In fact he loathes any dried fruit. Which, quite frankly is a bit of a … Continue reading

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Traditional Gingerbread- My Great British Bake Off Antidote

– In my last post (An Open Letter To The Great British Bake Off) , I unleashed a certain amount of wrath at the way certain TV shows make home- baking a daunting, time- consuming, over ambitious, sensationalised affair. I had … Continue reading

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Moist, Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake

“Moist” is inexplicably one of my favourite words along with “pebble”. This recipe makes use of the simple fact that dark sugar, full of molasses, brings out the deep, mellow, satisfying flavour of chocolate. This is a damp, dense, heady, … Continue reading

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Apricot and Pecan Scrummies

– The morning breeze is whispering of autumn. I adore the change of seasons in the UK. The landscape completely changes and so does the food we eat. The evenings are drawing in and the spiders are EVERYWHERE! Living on … Continue reading

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“Fill You Up” Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies

The small, pale, modest little oat is packed full of health benefits. Most of us should be trying to cram as many as possible into our diets. Swapping your usual cookie for these tasty Scrummy snacks is a step in … Continue reading

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Ham Hock And Gruyere Quiche- Scrummy Picnic/ Summer Lunch

This is a delicious but incredibly simple, easy to make quiche. As a rule, neither of my children (my harshest critics who are totally unsubtle) especially like quiche but they have given this one a “thumbs up”. The chives are … Continue reading

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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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Easy Chocolate Bread And Butter Pudding- Essential All Year Round Hug In A Bowl

Hmmmm, I do try and keep recipes fairly seasonal. “This is WINTER food” I hear shouted at me through the computer screen. I know, well sort of…………you never know when the urgent need for comfort food will start to claw … Continue reading

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Blackberry and Apple Loaf Cake- Simple, Seasonal, Scrummy

– The blackberries are wonderful here at the moment. The non food photo’s above are from yesterdays lovely dog walk. A wonderful summers day with a blustery breeze. I cannot believe how many butterflies and bumblebees are about this year. … Continue reading

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Blueberry and Almond Galette- Rustic Yet Beautiful Summer Food

– Blueberries are just so glorious. Their passionately deep purple colour combined with a surprisingly delicate flavour is almost hedonistic. Blueberry recipes need to take great care in finding flavour combinations that round off and celebrate the blueberry flavour without … Continue reading

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