Honey and Lemon Cake

I have been struggling recently with finishing my projects. There’s a few reasons why – for starters I seem to have started a few longer projects at once. The other thing is, I am currently experimenting with some lace weight yarn, and I’m getting a lot of wrist ache. I had to stop for a…

Rhubarb and Ginger Jam

This is my favourite jam.  I have never seen it in the shops, and I don’t know why because it is a gorgeous combination! It is lovely on toast, especially with peanut butter, and it’s also great in an old-school jam pudding with custard. I usually make double or treble this recipe, but I only…

Luscious Lemon Cakes

I love having friends round for dinner.  Last weekend I rustled up one of my favourite Gino D’Acampo recipes; Lemon and Sage Chicken. I don’t know why supermarkets only sell unwaxed lemons in batches; I suppose it is because they know you will buy more if you need one.  I briefly entertained the thought of…

Double Glazed Apple and Lemon Cake

We went away for the weekend with a whole group of students and 20’s, which was great fun.  At the end there was left over food and after the students had pinched all the tea, cereal, and chocolate spread I was left with a near bushel of apples.  I also came home to a bag…