Cooking and baking
Microwave Mug Cake and Cookie Recipes
I wanted to run some kind of cooking / baking activity with the Cub Scouts, however we meet at a community centre which does not have a kitchen. I therefore turned to some Microwave recipes. I tried a few different ...
Low fat food - good for a diet
Here are a few of my favourite foods that I ate when on a low fat diet.BreakfastBreakfast cerealsMost breakfast cereals are low in fat and calories.Avoid cereals with added sugar - these can have a lot of caloriesTake care with ...
How to make your own Raspberry Pies
This is a Raspberry Pie recipe I created based on a Raspberry Curd bought from an an English Heritage gift shop.You can get the raspberry curd from most English Heritage gift shops (or from a local farm shop), or you ...
Cooking with kids Mince Pies
Here is a recipe for easy home-made mince pies. It's a slight variation on the traditional pies recipe with a sweeter pastry. This recipe is great for cooking with kids.You can make your own mincemeat, but it's easier using a ...
Recipe for Yorkshire Parkin
Parkin is a traditional Yorkshire cake that is often eaten around Bonfire Night. With the help of my six year old daughter I've made some for this year and it is delicious. Here's the recipe for anyone that would like to make your own.
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- Cooking with kids - Mackerel Goujons (sustainable fish)
- Buying and cooking fresh and frozen sustainable fish
- Book review: The River Cottage Fish Book
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- Saladmaster Waterless cooking cookware set
- Book Review: The Christmas Book
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