Cranberry & Orange Scones with Orange Butter
05/01/2018

Cranberry & Orange Scones with Orange Butter

Cranberry & Orange Scones are so quick and easy. To make them, I take the classic British  fruit scone and give it a twist by using dried cranberries soaked in orange juice plus orange zest. To make them even more orange-y, serve them with a …Read more

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Panettone Bread & Butter Pudding
05/12/2017

Panettone Bread & Butter Pudding

Fancy something a little different to the traditional Christmas pudding this year? I love Panettone Bread & Butter Pudding as a delicious, light and easily made alternative. Good for using up leftover panettone after Christmas too.   CHRISTMAS CAKE, MINCE PIES & CHRISTMAS PUDDING: A …Read more

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Sweet shortcrust pastry: as easy as (mince) pie
01/12/2017

Sweet shortcrust pastry: as easy as (mince) pie

There’s no mystery to making light, buttery and melt-in-the-mouth sweet shortcrust pastry at home. So much better then any ready-made pastry in the shops, if you haven’t made it before, you might be surprised how easy it is. I think this sweet shortcrust pastry makes the …Read more

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Cinnamon Plum Cake with Hazelnut Crumble Topping
12/09/2017

Cinnamon Plum Cake with Hazelnut Crumble Topping

Cinnamon Plum Cake with Hazelnut Crumble Topping is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. But also makes a lovely hot dessert served with cream, custard or ice-cream.     When I was a child, the house next door to my grandma’s had a …Read more

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