Easter Hot Cross Buns

  Hot Cross Buns. This mixture is minus sultanas and currants (Mum left these out especially for me!!) Mum embellished the buns by piping the left over flour paste mix from the crosses, creating an Easter message and a cute chicken and an egg. I was very impressed by Mum’s inventiveness.   A close up […]

Posted by Admin on May 2nd, 2014 | 1 Comment Posted in Bread, Easter, Festive and Celebrations, Muffins, Scones, and Loaves

Christmas Cakes : A History

CHRISTMAS CAKES : A HISTORY   Here, I am going to look at what we now know as a Christmas Cake: how it came to be associated with the Christmas Day tradition, how it became known as a Christmas Cake, and changes to recipes and ingredients. “Christmas Cake”, as the title of a recipe, only […]

Posted by Admin on December 1st, 2013 | No Comments Posted in Cakes and Cupcakes, Christmas, Pot Luck (miscellaneous)

Mum’s Christmas Cake Recipe

Mum’s Christmas Cake Recipe:   Most years I miss out on the important tradition of making the Christmas Cake with Mum, so this year I was determined to be part of the process. It is also nice to be able to make a wish while stirring the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture. As a […]

Posted by Admin on November 30th, 2013 | No Comments Posted in Cakes and Cupcakes, Christmas