Sometimes only a square of shortbread will do. When I need comfort or a little afternoon pick me up, it’s hard to resist the call of a buttery, crumbly piece of shortbread – even more so if I can find some with dark chocolate chips in it. Good ol’ Marks and Spencer is my usual…
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Continue ReadingWho doesn’t love a cream tea on a lazy afternoon? Traditionally a Westcountry speciality, what goes on first is a hotly contested debate. The Cornish insist the jam goes on first, followed by the cream (which must be clotted for authenticity of course) however, Devon folks spread on the cream, then the jam. If you’re…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re at a loss what to do today, there’s nothing better than whiling away an hour in the kitchen on a dull and blustery day – and you end up with a home-made sweet treat to eat! These ginger biscuits are a family favourite in our house – I’ve been baking them for over…
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Continue ReadingDespite only drinking decaf, we’re big fans of coffee in this house, so what better way to accompany a nice cuppa than with a slice of coffee and walnut cake. It’s a deservedly classic combination that makes a great pick-me-up when you need some sugar and caffeine (although you could make it with decaf too!).…
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Continue ReadingI can’t claim that these are entirely my idea, but they’re as close to it as I’ll get! Having received a sneak peek recipe from my insider friend at Quadrille, I was keen to give Fiona Cairn’s masala chai cake with ginger fudge frosting (from ‘The Birthday Cake Book’) a go. I’ve long been a…