Saturday was International Women’s Day and my friend Sara asked if my daughter and I would like to go with her and her daughter to watch a netball match at the Olympic Park in London. One of the focusses of… Read More ›
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Apricot Tart
I love apricots and they seem to make an appearance on this blog on quite a regular basis, whether fresh in the summer for jam or muffins or dried in bread, flapjacks and a whole host of other things including… Read More ›
Caramel Nut Tart
This tart really is as delicious as it sounds. And I don’t think you could actually get any more calories into it without topping it with some chocolate. A perfect dessert for a dinner party, particularly at Christmas! This week… Read More ›
Almond Bakewell Slices
It’s half term here in the UK and we are visiting my parents on the Isle of Wight again. Despite wind speeds of 99mph recorded at the Needles Battery on the night of the huge storm we had in the… Read More ›
Blackberry Cake Bars
In my memory, blackberry picking always took place in the cold on the windswept downs of the Isle of Wight. So every year I am surprised when blackberries appear in abundance in August. Luckily we have some at the end… Read More ›
Blueberry Tart – no need to bake the pastry first
Sometimes pastry can seem a bit daunting and time-consuming. This tart uses a sweet pastry that crisps up beautifully while the filling cooks without the need to bake it blind first. We were invited to lunch by my friend Philippa,… Read More ›
Cheese Straws – easy to make for kids’ parties or picnics
Cheese straws are very simple and very versatile. You can use them for picnics, parties and snacks. Most children love them and most adults do too, even if they won’t admit it because they are on a low carb diet! These… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Feta and Spring Greens Quiche
It’s been a long time since I last posted a recipe using something from my vegetable box in anything other than a cake! Cooking is not my forte and I suppose this is cheating somewhat as it essentially baking with… Read More ›
Blackberry and Apple Tart with (Surprisingly Delicious) Wholemeal Spelt Pastry
If you have any blackberries left in your freezer from the Autumn, and don’t want to make another crumble, this is a great weeknight, family dessert. It is essentially a wholemeal pastry case filled with deliciously soft apples and blackberries. The pastry does not have any… Read More ›
Homemade Mince Pies
For me, the Christmas season has really begun when I eat my first mince pie. I put it off for as long as possible (not very long really!). This year I made my own mincemeat for the first time and was… Read More ›
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