Halloween is a bit of a contention in our house. I am not totally comfortable with frightening children as well as the begging aspect of trick or treat so I have come up with five ideas for family-friendly Halloween ideas. 1.Halloween crafts. All the fun. None of the sugar. What’s not to like. 2.Go pumpkin…
I used to love baking with both of my grandmothers. I think it is where my love of baking and cooking was nurtured. I remember making hideous concoctions out of herbs, icing sugar and tapioca and making my poor Nana taste them. She was always gracious. It is due to their guidance though that I…
I thought, having got past bread week, the rest of my Great British Bake Off Bake-Along would be easy. It seems pastry is my latest fail though. I decided to make the Northern British Classic that is Manchester Tart. Having had much experience making a large version (it’s Husbter’s favourite), I set my mind upon…
I’m a bit of a virgin (pardon the pun) when it comes to which types of olive oil to use. I know some are for cooking and some are for salad dressings and drizzling but it really is a mine field. Thankfully, I need to worry no longer as the lovely people at Jamie’s Italian…
So week four of the Great British Bake Off Bake-Along and it is the all new batter. I can’t stand frying things in loads of oil so doughnuts and churros were out of the question. I do like to eat them-don’t get me wrong but not when I see the pan of oil. Out of…
Oh that doughy goodness that everyone loves. The rise, the fall, the crust, the soft interior. It is week three of my Great British Bake Off Bakealong and the above description can mean only one thing. Yes. My nemesis in terms of Bake Off is here but I am determined to get past it this…
This is the third year that I have baked along with the (first half) of the Great British Bakeoff. I say first half because each year I flounder at bread week. I am hoping to over come my crumbiness when it comes to bread this year but this week is the turn of my other…
Last night saw the return of the Great British Bake Off and, as we all try to choose who we think we will win, the first departure of Lee Banfield from the competition got me thinking. What happened to all the other contestants knocked out in the first week? I decided to do a bit…
Across the country (weather permitting), hay and silage is being made and crops are being harvested. All this hard work adds up to very hungry workers. It’s school holidays too so there are even more mouths to feed. I have heard of a special sheep shearing cake which I have been researching but I thought…
Following on from my last two recipes, using Schwartz herbs-Peppercorn Sauce and Olive and Oregano Savoury Scones, I decided to add some oregano to some lemon drizzle cupcakes. Feeding hungry farmers means we go through an awful lot of cake and, having not been shopping (and it being half term), we had none in so…
