The Hot Cross Bun mission.

Yes, it has indeed been a mission. I was determined to make some for no reason other than I wanted to make some. I know you can buy them for silly money but it's not quite the same, plus the house smells so nice when they are baking. I never remember to get around to …

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Total Greek Yoghurt Masterclass

A few weeks ago I received an invitation from Alison at Total Greek Yoghurt to ask if I would like to attend something called the Total Greek Yoghurt Masterclass. Now, anything with the word Greek in it appeals to me greatly. Add yoghurt in and there I am, sold. Add to that the fact that …

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I cannot abide waste.

I just can't. It bothers me more than a lot of things - and a lot of things bother me. I am a member of this here website http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/ which probably explains a lot. We in the West have so much food, and throw away so much that could be used, it's almost a crime.I …

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Cookwitch’s ‘How To Buy A Good Cauliflower’ guide

Or 'An Excuse to Post a Photo or Two.'The leaves of a cauliflower are its protection. They grow curled around the head and keep it shaded. The more white a cauliflower, the longer the leaves have been left on to protect it while it grows. This also helps to keep the flavour in. When you …

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Just to let you know I am still alive, there will be more posts coming soon but my enthusiasm has waned somewhat over the past few weeks due to having to have our beloved feline companion of 18 years put down. Loss of appetite is a great hindrance in the food blogging world.Yes, I am …

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