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Scrummy Sticky Toffee Pudding- Could You Resist?

– Well, my husband is absolutely the only person I know who would answer the title question with a resounding “yes”. He emphatically loathes dates. In fact he loathes any dried fruit. Which, quite frankly is a bit of a … 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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Forthcoming Scrummy Recipes #1

– Thank you so much for all you lovely people who have signed up to have the recipes e-mailed as soon as they are posted. I am just bursting with recipes to share and have spent this morning going through … Continue reading

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Raisin, Honey and Oatmeal Muffins

– Sometimes, just sometimes, I like to pretend to be healthier than I am- as much to myself as anyone else. On the surface, this could pretend to be a healthy cake so it does the job well. To be … Continue reading

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Ladybird Birthday Cake And A Pond Dipping Party

– I know this post is not especially related to walking/ outdoor pursuits- on the face of it. Well, I won’t lie, I just needed an excuse to share my pics of Doris (yes, we named her) the ladybird and … Continue reading

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Sultana and Tea Loaf Cake

– I am feeling guilty as I scoffed 2 large pieces of this today. I did have a superb long walk with Mango in the sunshine though. I took the above foxglove picture, then walked fast to try and earn … Continue reading

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Beetroot Soup- Hot or Cold

– Is beetroot like Marmite? Love it or hate it? I’m not sure. Many people who say they hate it have a deep rooted disdain for the vinegar smothered stuff that they were cajoled into eating as a child. “Proper” … 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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