It has been cold this last week and I have been ill. As I started eating again I fancied a sponge pudding. I am living out of my cupboards and so am protective of ingredients [...]
Cheap, tasty, healthier bread and butter pudding.
Published On: September 2, 2023Categories: Desserts, Recipes
Bread and butter pudding is a favourite of Mr S. I usually only make it in winter, but a friend was throwing lots of crusts away after making an afternoon tea, and, hating waste I [...]
Every where I go walking at the moment I am spying elderflowers. Did you know that they have incredible health benefits? They are full of antioxidants, are anti-inflammatory and are so are good for my [...]
I like to make crumbles and we have a lot of different ones throughout the seasons. It tend to make a big batch of crumble when I have made some butter from reduced cream. I [...]
I have only just started making my yoghurt in a slow cooker, but both times it has turned out lovely and thick and I have not had to sieve it. Getting your yoghurt to the [...]
It is coming up to Mother's day and we used to make and sell afternoon teas for Mothers Day. One item that was always requested was our tiffin which is so easy to make. I [...]
English Pancake Recipe and Savoury and Sweet Fillings ideas
It is shrove Tuesday. The day when every one traditionally uses up all the things in their pantry that they are giving up for Lent (if they are religious) or just an excuse for eating [...]
Apple trees are everywhere. Birds drop seeds and they spring up unnoticed. Some times Councils plant them. Over the years I have become more mindful of what is around me when I walk and suddenly [...]
QUICK APPLE PIE
Published On: October 8, 2022Categories: Desserts, Snacks
QUICK APPLE PIE I have said before that if you have wraps you have a meal. You can use them in so many ways. I make my own wraps as they work out a lot [...]
As you know from my last post the blackberries are out in Yorkshire now. Out of all the berries you can get blackberries have the most antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and they are FREE. [...]
During the summer we like to cook in the garden. I am on a diet now but this came up on my time line from last year. It is a cheap treat that feels special [...]