Straight out of the oven, with butter, this bread is very like a fruit scone and goes down brilliantly with a cup of tea on a Sunday afternoon. I’m also looking forward to it toasted, for breakfast. Either way it’s… Read More ›
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Rosemary and Black Pepper Oatcakes
I have never made biscuits for cheese before but now I am wondering why as they are so easy. And tasty. Oatcakes are one of those things that I buy every now and then because they are supposed to be… Read More ›
Breakfast on the Go – Healthier Breakfast Muffins
It’s not always possible to eat breakfast before leaving the house in the morning but it is important to eat breakfast. If you want to avoid excess sugars, saturated fats and additives your options for buying breakfast on the move… Read More ›
Apple and Elderberry Crumble
When you are out picking blackberries, don’t forget that elderberries make a good addition to a crumble too! Elderberry trees tend to be found in the same sorts of places as blackberry bushes so if you are lucky you can… Read More ›
Plum and Oat Muffins
These muffins are not very sweet and have a healthier side to them, with fresh fruit and oats. If you like muffins for your breakfast, these would be perfect. I had intended to make jam with these plums, but as… Read More ›
The Best Ever Traditional Flapjack Recipe
There are plenty of amazing flapjacks recipes out there with seeds, nuts, fruit and other additions but it is not always easy to find a good traditional flapjack recipe. I am a purist and don’t think flour has any place… Read More ›
Rhubarb Crumble – with a healthier style crumble
This crumble mix is full of taste and texture with added nuts and seeds, and is lighter on bad fats and sugars than a traditional one. Instead of butter it only contains mild olive oil and the added sugar is Demerara…. Read More ›
Oat, Apricot and Seed Squares
These are essentially flapjacks with a few healthy ingredients added for good measure: dried apricots, nuts and seeds. This weekend I will be walking 27 miles across the Isle of Wight for charity: if there are any of these left… Read More ›
Melting Moments – made in moments too
Having spent the last week on holiday it was really good to get back into the kitchen and make something quick and easy, in between the unpacking and washing. It was truly wonderful to spend a week away in the sun,… Read More ›
Chocolate Topped Oaties – when a flapjack is not a flapjack
When is a flapjack not a flapjack? When it’s a biscuit or cookie, of course. These are distinctly flapjack-tasting but the additional flour and a thin bake makes them more like a biscuit or cookie. They somehow manage to be… Read More ›
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