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Lemon Posset

– Whilst I love chocolate I would nearly always choose lemon over it. Lemon is a fresher, cleaner, more summery option but still lends itself to gluttonous, comfort food (thank goodness). This lemon posset is one of those desserts that … Continue reading

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Chocolate Brownies- Squidgy and Indulgent

– Chocolate brownies are one of those treats that just need a really good, reliable recipe. They are very easy to make and yet taste so impressive- if the recipe is right. With the wrong recipe, several things can happen- … Continue reading

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Almond and Cherry Bakewell Muffins

– I love Bakewell tart. And I love muffins, which pack well in my walking rucksack, along with my trusty flask of tea. I prefer to use natural coloured glace cherries but they are less visually striking than their died … Continue reading

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Stop Thief!- A Cautionary Tale

– Those of you who have had a look round the ScrummyWalks blog site, will have noticed a recurring character. A rather small (for a Dalmation) but perfectly formed, spotty little dog called Mango (affectionately known as Mangotti Mangosteeny in … 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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Cheeeeesy Cheese Scones

– Yesterday ScrummyWalks posted the recipe for Speedy scones, perfect for a cream tea. I was becoming mindful of the need to inject a savoury recipe pretty quickly. So, its the obvious follow on- the traditional cheese scone, perfect for … Continue reading

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Speedy Scones

– This is the promised recipe for plain, super- speedy, super- scrummy scones. Some of my recipes are better when eaten several days after baking. However, these scones are best eaten the same day (the day after is fine but … Continue reading

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