Traditional Soul Cakes – These little cakes are a cross between a biscuit and a scone and are traditionally made for All Souls’ Day.

A Traditional British Recipe for All Souls’ Day

Today’s recipe for Traditional Soul Cakes, is a slightly different version to the one I shared before, All Soul’s Day and a Traditional Soul-Cakes Recipe.

I found that when I made the full recipe, there were just too many for the two of us, as the yield was approximately 24 to 30, when made with 450g (1lb) of flour.

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Have you ever dreamed of a nugget ice machine at home but are wary of the lofty promises?

Move over butternut, it’s time to meet your new favorite squash!

A simple dump and cook one pot stovetop weeknight lasagna.

A really delectable Autumnal pudding for the colder months, using local, seasonal apples, Salted Caramel Apple Bread & Butter Pudding.

With Apple Sauce Recipe and Air Fryer Baking Method

A really delectable Autumnal pudding for today, using local, seasonal apples, Salted Caramel Apple Bread & Butter Pudding.

This is a very decadent version of the classic British dessert, which was borne of frugality and thrifty cooks, by using up stale bread.

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Soaking dried chickpeas overnight is the secret to super smooth, creamy hummus.

Dirty soda is creamy and refreshing all at the same time. Think of dirty soda as a customizable non-alcoholic fizzy cocktail.

Creative Ways to Use Fresh, Local Ingredients in Everyday Cooking – The interest in sustainable, seasonal eating has grown recently

Creative Ways to Use Fresh, Local Ingredients in Everyday Cooking

In line with a rise in environmental and sustainability concerns, more and more people are looking to cook with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The interest in sustainable, seasonal eating has grown both out of a concern for environmental awareness and personal health.

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Jam Fingers (Slices) – Crispy, butter fried bread slices served with warm, fruity jam, using stale bread. Great for breakast or for “Afters”

A Reader’s Recipe from Farmer’s Weekly and a Vintage Cookbook

As regular readers will know, I love old, vintage recipes, and today’s recipe for Jam Fingers (Slices) is one, taken from a 50 year old Farmhouse cookbook.

It’s more of a method than a full recipe to be honest, but when I was searching for recipes using stale bread, I found this one, and thought it would make a nice change for breakfast.

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Paella even has its own emoji 🥘 – it needs to be made and eaten.