Are you looking for something a little different for Christmas gifts this year? Christmas food is something that is always welcome, especially for those people who don’t cook a lot. This recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book is simple to make and it looks impressive. What you will need: Topping ingredients: 30 grams butter 1 tablespoon […]
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It is so simple to have a Homemade Christmas and this recipe is a great place to start. It is a tried and true recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. She made it for years and I have been making it for at least 25 years to gift small cakes to friends and family each Christmas. […]
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These biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea. The recipe is out of Mum’s Recipe Book but I have spiced it up by adding Ginger Essential Oil to the Cream and some Cinnamon Essential Oil to the biscuit base. I hope you enjoy these sweet and spicy treats. What you will need: Biscuits: 1/2 cup butter […]
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This is an old recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. They are a simple alternative to scones or bread and can be served on a range of occasions. These muffins can be made as tiny muffins for afternoon tea or as larger ones to serve with a hearty casserole. I personally think they are great with […]
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This year we have missed out on lunches in cafés because of the dreaded virus – so it has been a great opportunity to experiment with different recipes. This recipe is one from Mum’s Recipe Book. It is a bit old fashioned but it is also easy to jazz up a bit with Essential Oils. […]
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We have not been out for a meal since February this year. I know that restaurants and coffee shops are open and operating with COVID safe protocols, but in our view, it is still not worth the risk to eat out. From what we see on the news, tables in many venues are not the […]
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This recipe is one of Andrew’s favourites and we usually make it for him for his birthday. I have Mum’s Recipe Book out today in preparation for that birthday (and it is a significant one!!) and so thought I would share the recipe with you. What you will need For the flan base: 1/3 cup […]
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This recipe has become one of our favourite stay at home, fun meals. Served with chips it is a wonderful treat for a Friday night or for a mid week dinner when you are out of time or energy! I make my own buns and they freeze quite well so it is easy to have […]
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These buns are great for burgers, lunch rolls or dinner rolls. The tip is to be patient and allow the specified time for rising. My mistake when making rolls over the years was to use too little yeast and wait for too little time. Its hard to wait when you know what the final product […]
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Why not give your family a treat for Christmas with these delicious biscuits? This a recipe from Mum’s Recipe book and one that she loved! She was a wonderful cook and made lots of tasty treats for Christmas. What you will need: 250 grams chilled, cubed butter 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 cups plain […]
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