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Jam Drops
Ah yes, and those jam drops. How could we forget those red gems that sat beneath the Chocolate Rough Slice at the annual birthday celebration. Be prepared folks, for a tale of hope, triumph, despair, hope again and yes, triumph. Jam … Continue reading
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Tagged biscuits, Food, food disaster, food triumph, jam, simple food
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Tip of the Week #3
A nutritious way to thicken casseroles is to use packet potato mix….hhmmmmm I tested this and managed to create a soup full of little gelatinous balls. Perhaps trying this one with a blender is best. Have a bonus tip on … Continue reading
Chocolate Rough Slice
Ah yes, it is that time of year again. Birthday month. Not mine alas. But it seems that most of those in my life decided to enter the world at the same time. This is convenient, as the month long … Continue reading
Cornflake Biscuits
There is an awkwardly large 725g box of cornflakes sitting in my cupboard left over from the Lemon Cornflake Coconut Cups. I could make more of them, but I’m 3 batches down already and it’s time to try something new. Cornflakes … Continue reading
Beef Creole
Finally, a pineapple and tomato soup free stew…This one is a crowd pleaser and smells like pizza. How could you say no? You will need: – one and a half pounds of stewing steak (about 700g) – 4 tablespoons of … Continue reading
Tip of the week #2
Pesky surplus citrus fruit? This tip from ‘A Feast from your Freezer’ is for you: Oranges and lemons can be frozen whole, unpeeled. When thawed they are suitable for juicing. Oranges cut into quarters and frozen can be served to … Continue reading
Lemon Cornflake Coconut Cups
Move over Honey Joys, there’s a new kid in town. He’s zesty, crunchy and just a little sweet. This recipe might well become my go-to. It’s incredibly simple and delicious. Ingredients: – 2 cups cornflakes – 1/2 cup coconut (I … Continue reading
Tip of the Week #1
Nana’s book are not only full of recipes. It turns out that she was also a ‘handy hints’ collector. These range from the genuinely helpful to the questionable (watch this space for the original health drink!) There are too many … Continue reading
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Zucchini-Carrot Yoghurt Cake
There is always a period of apprehension after putting a cake in the oven. Will it work? Should the mixture have been that thick? Should I have measured the ingredients more carefully? Why didn’t I bother sifting the flour?! These … Continue reading
Lemon Tea Loaf
When life gives you lemons, make this lemon tea loaf. Lemons are a sneaky fruit. Whenever I need a lemon there are never any to hand. When I have no use for one, they seem to multiply uncontrollably in the … Continue reading
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