Tag Archives: Golden syrup

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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Gingernut Biscuits- Traditional, Easy and Nut Free!

– Ever since I was a child, I have loved Gingernut biscuits. They are nut free, I have no idea where the traditional name came from. I dip them in tea which is probably a disgusting habit but there you … 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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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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