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Emergency Chocolate Muffins

– You may notice my posts getting a little shorter over the next few weeks. And a little less frequent (ie not the usual daily Monday to Saturday). As of last Friday, skooool is out! Hurrah for the holibobs! I … Continue reading

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Watermelon, Feta and Pumpkin Seed Summer Salad

– Here in the UK, we have had incredible weather recently. It really does feel like the South of France- endless wide skies that make your toes tingle with nostalgia. Weren’t summers always like this in the 80’s? Last week, … Continue reading

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Banoffee Muffins

– I usually have spotty bananas lurking in my fruit bowl.  As a consequence, I make a fair few banana recipes. Bananas are a brilliant energy source and packed full of potassium. This makes them a brilliant exercise fuel. As … 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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Is it Ready Yet Mum?- Testing For a Set

This is just a short technique post on how to test for a set for jams and marmalades. I will refer back to it in several of the recipes. Once you know how to do it (or if you already … Continue reading

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Spiced Sticky Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

– If you love sticky toffee pudding then it is likely that you will love this. The walnuts give a fantastic texture (and they are great for you) as they contrast with the damp, but not cloying, satisfying centre of … Continue reading

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The Best Ever Flapjacks

This title sounds a little “blow your own trumpet-y”, I know. However, the following recipe is the result of about 3 weeks of recipe development. These flapjacks didn’t happen easily. I had a very specific texture I was looking for. … Continue reading

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