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Strawberry Jam
I have made many jars of jam over the years and I used to sell it in my cafe. This week I bought some lovely ripe strawberries, so I...
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 9, 20213 min read


Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam & White Chocolate Buttercream
I wanted to make a cake for my Son for passing his exams and getting his University place. He loves strawberries and white chocolate so I...
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 9, 20213 min read


Mango Chutney
I have always loved mango chutney and when I had my cafe I used to make it regularly and sell by the jar - it was very popular along with...
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 9, 20212 min read


Raspberry Jam
I have made many jars of jam over the years and I used to sell it in my cafe. I always served my homemade raspberry jam with fruit scones...
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 6, 20213 min read


Rock Buns
Rock buns are similar to a scone but packed with mixed fruit with a rough surface resembling a rock! They are really delicious eaten warm or cold. Rock buns were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War since they require fewer eggs and less sugar than ordinary cakes, an important savings in a time of strict rationing. My recipe is packed with mixed dried fruit, orange zest and a hint of cinnamon. They are great with a mid-morning cuppa! Jump to recipe To
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 2, 20212 min read


St Clements Drizzle Traybake
When I first met my husband I was fed up of drinking Coke (as I don't drink) when we went out for dinner and one day he suggested a St...
Sarah L Samuels
Jul 30, 20212 min read


Grandma’s Pineapple Cake
This is a family favourite that my Dad and his brothers remember their Mum (my Grandma) making regularly. It is made with a tin of...
Sarah L Samuels
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Lemon Curd
Fresh bread and lemon curd and I am a happy bunny!!!! It is so versatile you can eat it on fresh bread, on a fresh scone, add to biscuits...
Sarah L Samuels
Jul 10, 20212 min read


Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake
This is another adaption of my chocolate cake recipe! Made with oil, it keeps really well and it is certainly not a dry cake but light...
Sarah L Samuels
Jul 6, 20214 min read


Lemon Drizzle Traybake
This was a popular choice in my cafe as a traybake or loaf cake and is delicious with a cup of tea or coffee.
It is a light sponge with a
Sarah L Samuels
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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