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Sophie’s strawberry sponge

On June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 By Editorial teamIn bakery, family1 Comment

Good for birthdays and in this case a Jubilee - this cake is easy to make and delightful to eat. Equal weights of self raising flour, eggs, sugar and melted butter are mixed thoroughly together and cooked in two non-stick sandwich tins at approximately 160-180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked. When cool the cake …

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Cheesy potatoes

On April 20, 2021 By Editorial teamIn dinner, family5 Comments

I was trying to remember whether this dish was called Pommes Dauphinois or Pommes au Gratin or something else when I realised it was just plain old cheesy potatoes, the sort we ate all the time when young. It varies from the classic French recipe because of incorporating a white sauce instead of only cream. …

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Fish barbecue with Smokey* hot sauce.

On August 19, 2020February 14, 2021 By Editorial teamIn family, Lunch, meLeave a comment

Dodging the showers is easier when barbecuing for short periods. The steaks of wild trout shown here (line caught in a West Country river) take no time at all, and there is plenty of room on the grill for peppers and tomatoes (sausages can go on after all these have cooked).

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