Pear and Ginger Upside Down Cake
Lost, a tatty, food splattered magazine clipping. It’s the recipe for a much loved pear and ginger upside cake. I’d already bought the pears and checked the pantry for treacle … Continue reading
Strawberry Jam
Miss E is planning her 9th birthday party. She’d like to serve blackberry and apple juice in champagne glasses, the rim of the glass frosted with pink sugar crystals. Sigh! … Continue reading
Hazelnut Bread
This is an oldie but a goodie, a great festive season standby. Today I used hazelnuts, but you can use pistachios, almonds or walnuts, or you can use a mixture … Continue reading
BROWNIES: made with cocoa
There must be thousands of Brownie recipes, each claiming to be the best. “Best” when describing food is subjective, our likes and needs as various as there are brownie recipes! … Continue reading
Grandma’s Gingerbread Cake
My maternal Grandma Lois Bower lived well into her 99th year. Her father died aged twenty two, her mother at twenty four, her brother, twelve. Thankfully she managed to defy … Continue reading
BARB’S NUT BROWN BUTTER BISCUITS
Baking these biscuits again after many many years has been a revelation! Following my Mum’s instructions and using inexpensive ingredients that were always on hand, this recipe is the source … Continue reading
CHOCOLATE HEDGEHOG SLICE
This is another of those yummy treats that have memories dating back to my early childhood holidays spent with family friends on their farm. I am always looking for treats … Continue reading
ZUCCHINI CAKE
Working on “Please Pass The Recipe” has led me to revisit recipes that I stopped making years ago for no apparent reason. This zucchini loaf is one I remember vividly … Continue reading
LUSCIOUS NO BAKE LEMON COCONUT SLICE
These luscious no bake bars have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. While I don’t have any recollection at all of my own Mum … Continue reading
Fig & Nut Cake
This recipe brings back memories of the time in my childhood when Mum used to own her own catering company and delicatessen. I’m honestly not sure if the memory is … Continue reading
