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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 Pie- Squidgy, Scrummy and Thoroughly Naughty

– 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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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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Sterilisation………Jars, and Jam Equipment

Sterilising- this was the process that stopped me trying jam making for years. Stupid! Its so easy. You just need to force yourself to try it, get your own routine and stick to it. Firstly, apologies that the above pics … Continue reading

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For The Love of Jam and Chutney….

I adore making jams and chutneys. Nothing makes me feel more homely and content in what’s probably a rather sad, domestic, smug way. People are always impressed but the truth is, once you have made your first jam or chutney, … Continue reading

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Wholemeal Shortbread

  I love shortbread  with (you’ve guessed) a cup of hot strong tea! There is something quintessentially British about it. There is no comparison between shop- bought and home-made, non whatsoever even if you buy the really expensive stuff. And … Continue reading

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