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Bramble Crumble

August 22, 2010

It started with these berries. Found this little lot just at the end of the garden, sneaking over the fence. They were so gorgeous we had to pick them. Found these plums. They were destined to be together. And a few raspberries too…just because. Added a crumble topping. 25 minutes in a hot oven It’s […]

Redcurrant Jelly

August 3, 2010

Once upon a time our garden was full of fruit bushes. With a small boy to amuse we had to pulled up the fruit bushes so that he had a lawn to play on. There is only one redcurrant bush left and this year I built a fortress around it to stop the blackbirds eating the […]

Pear Cake

July 24, 2010

It’s been a while since I wrote about cake. Having overdosed on cake related items a while ago I have been laying off the baking a little and concentrating on garden produce. It hasn’t helped our waistlines as much as I’d hoped, but it’s the thought that counts. This recipe is based on the River […]

Cinnamon Buns

June 8, 2010

Check out the bun show It all started with the Kringel that we made for a fresh from the oven challenge. We liked it very much but there was a suggestion that it would be nice with just a bit of icing, …so it was like a big Belgian Bun. This had a couple of […]

Cake Pops

April 2, 2010

I defy anyone to see a picture of a cake pop and not be a bit intrigued. What’s in them? How do you make them? Can I have one? I had seen these on FoodGawker and was itching to have a go. The School Spring Fair seemed like a good enough reason. Surely small children at a […]

Shrove Tuesday comes early

February 14, 2010

We used to celebrate Shrove Tuesday late as I was often too busy with work to stand flipping pancakes at the stove all evening. This year we had our pancakes 2 days early. We will probably have some for pudding tonight too. Everyone loves a pancake. Nothing unusual in the quantities in my recipe, just […]

Choccy Buns

January 27, 2010

It’s January. As I write this we are only 9 days into the month and I have already completed this month’s baking challenge for Fresh From The Oven. I’m a good girl I am. I was nervous about starting this challenge it as it look quite complicated but as Eddie Izzard once said you should go towards […]

Last Minuten Stollen

December 28, 2009

This month’s “Fresh From The Oven” challenge was to make a Stollen. Now I have to admit to reservations about this one. Not least that I don’t like marzipan, but I also knew things would be quite hectic on the run up to Christmas and that I would not have chance to get it done. […]

Tarts (and Mince Pies)

December 17, 2009

Okay, okay I relented and made some mince pies. I didn’t want to as I don’t like mincemeat, but my name was down to make a couple o’ dozen for the school carol service so I had to bite the bullet and bake some for the first time…EVER! Here they are looking festive with some […]

Let them eat cake

December 9, 2009

I promise that this will be my last cake blogpost…at least until after Christmas! I don’t mean to do it. It just happens. There’s a birthday or something and cake is the answer. Let’s face it cake is the answer to lots of things really. George’s cousin Pascal turned 1 last month so here is […]

Pizza’s for Pudsey

November 12, 2009

Our local Artisan Bakery is The Loaf, in Crich. This week they held a charity ‘Pizzas for Pudsey’ evening in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need. Andrew and Roger were busy planning for the event so I pitched in to help out with a bit of inspiration for the topping of the cakes. The […]

Cupcakes again!

September 27, 2009

We have had another busy Weekend of enjoyable tasks. I’ve been baking cakes and Ed has been building a deck, whilst George has been playing with friends and helping out whenever he fancies, so everyone is happy. Our Friends Katie and Adam have 2 lovely little twin girls Evie and Nell, and a boy called […]

Frosted Cup Cakes

August 27, 2009

Here are some tangy orange and lemon cupcakes. The frosted topping has Philadelphia Cream Cheese with a syrup of super reduced orange and lemon juice whisked in. I love it when a recipe works out at just the right quantity to fill a dozen good deep muffin cases. Ernie, our Border Terrier is always very interested when I […]

Weekend Breakfast

August 8, 2009

As a rule, breakfast with the Sutton’s is cereal or toast. At the Weekend all bets are off. I was all for the not-very-summery choice of porridge this morning. The Guernsey cream in the fridge was calling to me and asking to be poured on hot porridge with brown sugar. George’s request won the day […]

Calling all Cookie Monsters

June 8, 2009

These cookies are very moreish. This recipe makes 2 baking trays of 6-8 cookies. I have to bake only half of the mixture to stop them getting eaten in one sitting. They work well for an after school snack, or elevenses, or half past twoses… If you fancy making some first preheat a fan oven […]

Claire’s Marmalade Tea Loaf

May 29, 2009

This is my version of a ‘Derbyshire Tea Loaf’ as featured in the Fabulous Places Blog. Make a pot of tea for you and your cake. Drink a cup yourself and pour another cup of hot black tea over: 5oz sultanas (I don’t like candied peel or raisins but use mixed dried fruit if you […]