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Granny’s teabread
The easiest and most deliciousest teabread recipe from Lilac Cottage Shop made with Earl Grey tea for the most delicious flavour. I saw this recipe on Rosie’s Instagram account and had to make it immediately. Then three nights in a row I forgot to soak the dried fruits overnight so the immediacy was lost but not the intention. Finally, finally I remembered the soaking bit and my favourite new tea…
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Rhubarb and Ginger Cake
When we first moved to Fruit Hill from London we inherited the most amazing amount of rhubarb plants. In fact there were two huge vegetable beds, and one bed with berries galore. It was quite something after living in London, and over the years since then we have condensed the beds into a manageable size. We had so much the first few years that the children stood in the driveway…
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Not Your Normal Brownie
Time for something sweet. Elevenses and teatime are, it has to be said two of my favourite times of day. So I am always on the hunt for something to nibble at either or both times of the day. I’m not a natural baker, unlike lots of my friends but I’ve been intrigued about using vegetables in baking since my great friend gave me a beautiful cookery book to say…
