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Rum Butter Shortbread Fingers
I decided to make some delicious festive shortbread fingers but something a bit different to the usual cranberry, ginger orange or...
Sarah L Samuels
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Grandma’s Cumberland Rum Butter
This recipe originates from the old county of Cumberland in the Lake District. My Grandma Nora was born in Cumberland so was probably why she had this recipe in her handwritten recipe book. It is butter laced with rum and a lovely hint of nutmeg. It can be spread on toast or crumpets or is delicious with mince pies or Christmas pudding. It's very easy to make and can be made in advance and frozen if necessary. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Grandma's Cumberland Ru
Sarah L Samuels
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Christmas Loaf Cake
I was asked a lot last Christmas if I had a Christmas loaf cake so I wanted to make sure I made one for this year! It's based on my usual...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 29, 20234 min read


Grandma’s Cumberland Currant Cake
This is another recipe from my Grandma's handwritten recipe book. I love currant slice or fly pie but this version has rum in it which is...
Sarah L Samuels
May 9, 20233 min read


Making a 6” Christmas Cake
This is my go to recipe for a Christmas cake and one I have been making for years. It is a very deep cake and the ingredients will fill...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 27, 20213 min read


Making a 8” Christmas Cake
This is my go to recipe for a Christmas cake and one I have been making for years. In this blog I will cover how to make and bake your...
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 27, 20213 min read
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