As Christmas is approaching I am keen to try out some new recipes that can be given as gifts. Biscotti look great, taste delicious and last well so are ideal for giving. They are also very easy to make, whilst… Read More ›
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Cranberry, Cashew and Spice Biscotti
Biscotti are one of my new favourite things. They are delicious, they keep well and I always think they look quite sophisticated for a biscuit, probably because they are Italian. Great for Christmas presents, too. I had been looking for… Read More ›
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Making fruit jellies: Redcurrant and Blackberry Jellies
I haven’t made a lot of jellies in the past for a couple of reasons. Firstly they seemed all a bit too much effort, and secondly I thought it was a waste of good fruit: a lot of it gets… Read More ›
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Very Versatile Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
I make these shortbread cookies all the time but for some reason they have never made it on to the blog. They are super easy and very versatile. If you ever need something last minute these are great. Not only… Read More ›
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Making Blackberry Gin and Vodka – and Llama Trekking…
If you love foraging for blackberries, you can often end up with too many. Making blackberry gin and vodka is one way to create something that keeps – and doesn’t take up your freezer space. You may recall that recently… Read More ›
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Jam Session – tips for making homemade jam
I may have mentioned (just the once or twice) that I love to go fruit picking in the summer. It’s a fun and delicious way to spend a few hours and a great way to make sure the kids get… Read More ›
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Homemade Chocolate Treats – great for giving
One of my favourite combinations: plain chocolate, dried fruit and nuts. So easy to make, so delicious and perfect to take to a friend’s as a gift. It’s a good idea to make these with someone in mind or you… Read More ›
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Easter Treats – Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs
One of the joys of Easter is a chocolate Easter Egg (or two). Last year I made my kids their Easter Eggs and I thought I would take what I had learnt from that experience and make some brilliant ones… Read More ›
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Triple Chocolate Cookies – if you gave up chocolate for Lent, look away until Easter!
Sometimes chocolate is the only thing that will do. And sometimes only cookies will do. This recipe manages to get a triple helping of chocolate into these cookies: melted chocolate, cocoa powder and chocolate chips. If you gave up chocolate for Lent,… Read More ›
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On Meringues, Gifts and Good Friends
I have two great friends who both have birthdays in the first week of January. (Along with my son and my dad, it’s a busy week!). This year Vana and Gilly were both 40, so more of a month of… Read More ›
