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Sloe Gin

Posted on 03/11/2011 by

We have a fantastic crop of Sloe’s this year, the blackthorn bushes are full of big juicy fruits, so here is a simple method for Sloe Gin ready for Christmas, to drink yourself or bottle for Xmas gifts, Frugal Xmas … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Rhubarb & Seville Oranges

Posted on 21/01/2011 by

Two of my favourites quintessentially British foods are in season now, Yorkshire forced rhubarb & Seville oranges! Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb Forced rhubarb, mainly grown in the rhubarb triangle around Wakefield, the triangle refers to the area between Rothwell, Morley & … Continue reading →

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Hot Toddy

Posted on 06/01/2011 by

Following up on Cold & Flu cures, remedies or just pep up drinks & foods, we felt the need to try a Hot Toddy last night, no particular recipe followed but it tasted great & did the trick, ours was … Continue reading →

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Last of the Summer Lemonade

Posted on 31/10/2008 by

Just finishing the last bottle of homemade summer lemonade, now the nights have drawn in, the leaves have turned and the temperature has dropped this is like a taste of summer but still excellent and the kids love it! Ingredients:- … Continue reading →

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Pancakes & Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday

Posted on 09/02/2008 by

It was Shrove Tuesday or Pancake day this week and we had a big stack, the individual record in our house was 7 !  The question is how do you like them, Sugar & lemon? Golden Syrup and Lemon?  maybe butter & … Continue reading →

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