Tag Archives: Butter

Butter Biscuits- Any Shape You Like!

– For someone who cooks and bakes a lot, I would say I don’t have all that many gadgets or tools in my kitchen. So many of them seem to serve a single purpose and create unnecessary washing up. However, … Continue reading

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Fat Rascals- Scrummy Rascals

– How can anyone resist a recipe for something called Fat Rascals?!  Fat Rascals are a traditional Yorkshire treat. They are affectionately known in our family just as “Rascals”. They are fat though. They are an interesting cross between a … Continue reading

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Lime Curd- Luscious and Luxurious

– I have a teaspoon problem. None in the drawer- all in the dishwasher. It’s a recurring problem, every time I make lemon or lime curd. No, the recipe does not require the use of a multitude of small spoons. … Continue reading

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Lemon Curd- Tasting Sunshine

– A friend sent me a text last week to say a relative of hers had brought some lemons home from the Canary Islands in her suitcase. Did I want some? Does a horse refuse carrots? (note to self- come … Continue reading

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Date and Cherry Bars

– This is another oh- so- simple but oooh- so- tasty (sorry, SCRUMMY) recipe. It is one of those favourites that you end up making time and time again. It transports well for taking on a walk but also fabulous … Continue reading

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Quick Energy Toffee- Dentists Please Don’t Read

– Earlier this year, I experimented with a few recipes for home-made sweets. I sometimes need a quick energy fix on a long walk. I confess, I do also occasionally need to bribe tired children to walk a bit further … Continue reading

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