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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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Raspberry and Almond Cakes- Sweet and Light

– The sun has been shining and summer fruits are bursting forth. These little raspberry and almond cakes are sweet, light and more-ish. They are incredibly easy to make and can be conjured up in a flash, with very little … 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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Luscious Lime Ice Cream

– “Lick a Luscious Lime Lolly” is probably a better tongue- twister than “Lick a Luscious Lime Ice Cream” but hey, its a title. I like it and I’m sticking to it. This easy recipe is perfect for the glorious … Continue reading

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Buttermilk Scones

– I have recently posted “Speedy Scones” and “Cheesy Scones”. I make no apology whatsoever for posting another scone recipe. I love them and have developed a slight obsession for cream teas. This has necessitated even longer walks for Mango … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam- A Simple Family Favourite

– Everyone has their favourite jam. Even people who say they don’t like jam much (who?)- go on ask them, they still can tell you their favourite. Personally, my favourites are raspberry or blackcurrant, both of which I love on … 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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Cranberry, White Chocolate and Oatmeal Cookies

– Ever compared the ingredients list of shop bought biscuits to their home-made counterparts? Why does it take a list as long as my whole shopping list to make a simple oaty biscuit when we can make them with just … Continue reading

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Baked Scotch Eggs

– My daughter said that these should be called “Yummy, Baked NOT Fried, Non- Slip Scotch Eggs With Squishy Middles”. She is quite right but I did tell her I would have to  to swap the word “Yummy” for “Scrummy”. … Continue reading

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