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Sausage Rolls With Apricots and Honey

– Sausage rolls can induce a bored groan from those who immediately think of stodgy, clumsily seasoned shop- bought varieties. But with the right recipe, the unassuming, simple sausage roll has a lot going for it in terms of a … Continue reading

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Iced Lemon and Yoghurt Cake- Gone In An Instant!

– I am having a little “run” on lemon recipes, I know. I make no apologies- we just love lemon in my family! Lemon posset, lemon curd (closely followed by Lime Ice- Cream), and now this gorgeous little number. This cake … Continue reading

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Emergency Chocolate Muffins

– You may notice my posts getting a little shorter over the next few weeks. And a little less frequent (ie not the usual daily Monday to Saturday). As of last Friday, skooool is out! Hurrah for the holibobs! I … 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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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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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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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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Coffee, Ricotta and Rum Cake

– This sumptuous cake does benefit from the icing which makes it less suitable for transporting in a pocket for a walk! Fantastic mid- morning on your return though. The unusual combination of flavours blend together beautifully, almost delicately. There … 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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