Tag Archives: home- made

Traditional Gingerbread- My Great British Bake Off Antidote

Posted on September 27, 2013 by scrummywalks

– In my last post (An Open Letter To The Great British Bake Off) , I unleashed a certain amount of wrath at the way certain TV shows make home- baking a daunting, time- consuming, over ambitious, sensationalised affair. I had … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Chutney- Autumn In A Jar

Posted on September 17, 2013 by scrummywalks

– As I may have mentioned once or twice before, I love the changing seasons. Jam and Chutney making is called “preserving” for several reasons. Obviously it is a natural way of keeping seasonal food edible for many months or … Continue reading →

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Butter Biscuits- Any Shape You Like!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by scrummywalks

– 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

Posted on July 26, 2013 by scrummywalks

– 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 Pie- Squidgy, Scrummy and Thoroughly Naughty

Posted on July 24, 2013 by scrummywalks

– OK, this isn’t exactly a dessert that you can take as a snack on a walk. It won’t travel in a pocket. It won’t even travel well in a picnic hamper. So I stand accused of going off topic … Continue reading →

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Luscious Lime Ice Cream

Posted on July 11, 2013 by scrummywalks

– “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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Chocolate Brownies- Squidgy and Indulgent

Posted on July 2, 2013 by scrummywalks

– 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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Baked Scotch Eggs

Posted on July 1, 2013 by scrummywalks

– 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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No Knead, No Prove Wholemeal Soda Bread

Posted on June 28, 2013 by scrummywalks

– This is cheats bread. I love making bread and lets face it, bread- making takes much less time than you might think but it does require a bit of planning. I am not especially organised and often need bread … Continue reading →

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Gingernut Biscuits- Traditional, Easy and Nut Free!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by scrummywalks

– 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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