If you have a garden, small or large, urban or out in the wilds of the countryside, chances are you could have a hedgehog visiting during the night. But did you know that our lovely native hedgehog is in dire need of a helping hand? Their numbers could be down by as much as half […]
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Fudge has got to be one of the classic gifts of all time! There are very few people who won’t appreciate a beautifully wrapped box of smooth and delicious fudge. Better still, homemade fudge can be so much nicer than mass produced versions and is definitely on a par with the amazing artisanal fudges that
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One of the most rewarding ways of saving money has to be learning to bake your own bread. However for many the process can seem overwhelming – critical points like the temperature of the water, what’s the correct technique to knead the dough, how long to knead the dough, all of these things are enough to send the
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These scones are a must-have for a proper Great British Afternoon Tea. Scones are one of the recipes it really is essential to master. When you fancy a sweet treat in a hurry, these are perfect. They can be weighed, mixed and baked within half an hour! And as they are best eaten warm you
Doughnuts have got to be one of the most popular products sold in bakeries. Thousands are sold everyday to fans of the sweet and sugary fried ball of dough as an ideal treat or afternoon snack. But the quality of doughnuts varies enormously depending on where you buy them from. Supermarkets are cheap, often selling
Recently, my local supermarket had a great deal on unwaxed lemons so I bought a couple of nets not knowing really what I would do with them (Lemon drizzle cake is the best cake in the world to my mind but no body else here is as keen on it as I am so it’s
Homemade Yoghurt I am a big fan of yoghurt it has to be said. I love the organic ones you can buy in the supermarket in all sorts of flavours but I’ve never really taken to natural yoghurt, I’ve always found it too tart. Some time ago Brian came home from a local car boot
