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Slow Cooker Syrup Sponge Pudding Recipe

With the arrival of the new year and the cold weather, its always comforting to have a delicious warming dessert after dinner. As the costs of electricity have been a big issue of late here in the UK, my slow cooker has been my go to piece of equipment in the kitchen. Plus with the… Continue reading Slow Cooker Syrup Sponge Pudding Recipe

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War-Time Cookery: Mixed Fruit Pudding Recipe from 1940

Over the summer, I happened to pop into a local museum on my lunch break; it was a wonderfully calm (and air conditioned!) way to spend an hour. After having a look around the exhibits, I came across this little reproduction booklet of War-Time Cookery from 1940. Inside there are recipes for meat and veg… Continue reading War-Time Cookery: Mixed Fruit Pudding Recipe from 1940

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Spanish Donut Recipe – Buñuelos de Viento

Sunday morning breakfasts should always be a treat, and one to take a little time cooking for. This morning hubby and I first decided (as he didn't have to rush off for work for once!) that we would make some thick, creamy Spanish hot chocolate for breakfast.  We then realised we would have nothing to… Continue reading Spanish Donut Recipe – Buñuelos de Viento