I’ve been doing some experimentation in the kitchen as I work out what to make for the Other Half’s afternoon tea on Wednesday. One of the more outstanding concoctions I came up with was a batch of what the boys dubbed “fruit bomb” muffins.
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‘…with lots of cream, please’
28 January, 2010
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When I asked the Wee ‘Un what sort of cake he’d like for his birthday, he considered for a minute then asked for “one of those fluffy sponge cakes with lots of cream, please”. And that is exactly what he was presented with.
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13 May, 2009
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We were having sorrel soup for dinner tonight but were almost out of bread to have with it. I needed something quick, filling and delicious to fill the gap. And what better than that old staple, the oatcake.
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7 December, 2008
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Today’s treat was an experimental cherry loaf. It was experimental as I was developing the recipe as I worked, which always makes for an air of tension as we wait to see how it turns out.
Read moreChristmas preparations
26 November, 2008
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With exceptionally muddy ground conditions and 40mph winds, today was a good opportunity to get started on the preparations for Christmas. No, not going shopping for tat, but making up old-fashioned festive food that has what Mrs Beeton called “ the grand feature of substantiality”. First, I made up the batter for a couple of Rich [...]
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