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Tunis Cake A Great British Christmas Tradition
Update December 21st 2021 I had to pop into Tesco today and spotted they had their own Tunis Cake this year. I couldn't resist buying one, so thought I'd post some pictures here. Tesco Christmas 2021 Tunis Cake Tunis cake purchased from Tesco - Christmas 2021 - after...
Oggs vegan mince pies review
My review of Oggs vegan mince pies – In short my family and I loved them and highly recommend them.
4 Great Christmas Pudding Recipes for Stir-Up Sunday. #Christmas
It's officially stir-up Sunday and time to make your Christmas Puddings. Jamie Oliver Christmas Pudding Recipe This Christmas Pudding Recipe from Jamie Oliver was released via Youtube earlier this week and looks like a nice light fruit pudding. For the recipe:...
Handmade Artisan Chocolate – support local and ethical
Blog update: I reviewed the delicious chocolate from Choc Affair some time ago and I am glad to say they are still going from strength to strength. As we are seemingly coming out of lockdown it is even more important to support small suppliers who are sure to...
First look at the new Nigella Lawson cookery book: At My Table
In the current edition of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Nigella says she "likes to see a cake that has been made by somebody and is not even. That is what cooking is. Things can't look like they have come from a factory." I have always liked this about Nigella,...
Cookie Crumbles – yummy cake time!
I was delighted to receive a cake for one baking kit from Cookie Crumbles. The mug was delivered in a presentation box with a sweet little spoon and cooking instructions (very important). All you have to do is pour your dry cake mix into the mug, add 2...
How to cook your Christmas Lunch in a slow Cooker.
How to cook a turkey in a slow cooker Just a quick update to share with you this story from the BBC website this morning. Anna Allatt has written a good article on the growing popularity of slow cookers. As an example of how useful they are and the merits of this way...
Jamie Oliver Christmas Red Cabbage Recipe
I love Braised Red Cabbage this time of year. I'm often asked how best to cook it, so was pleased to see that Jamie Oliver has done a good Braised Red Cabbage recipe in his Christmas Cookery Book. Better still he's done a short video showing you how to cook it....
Don’t like Sprouts? Then try this great alternative.
Just a quick blog post to share with you a video by Deliciously Ella this week. I know a lot of people really don't like traditional boiled Brussel Sprouts so Ella has come up with a great alternative. These Maple Brussels Sprouts with Potatoes, Hazelnuts and...
Homemade Mincemeat – perfect Mince Pie filling for Christmas
Just a quick post to share with you this excellent Christmas Homemade Mincemeat recipe video by Cupcake Jemma. It's only about 4 minutes long but Jemma steps you through how to make and bottle mincemeat. It also makes a nice little Christmas gift. I'm sure this will...