Scotch pancakes, simple to cook and on the table in a matter of minutes. Enjoy them as part of a lazy weekend brunch, as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea. Scotch pancakes are a weekend staple in our house. If there is one brunch dish that I cook more than any other, its…
Raven gin a fabulous new premium gin being distilled here in Aberdeeenshire by brothers Callum & Peter Sim of Raven Spirits. The North East welcomes Raven Gin, the latest premium dry gin to be distilled here in Aberdeenshire. Brothers Callum and Peter Sim of Raven Sprirts, hand craft this classic London dry style gin at…
Custard creams are a great simple bake and one I put on here at the request of my daughters. They are quick to cook making them an ideal recipe when baking with young children. Custard creams have been a favourite biscuit baking recipe of mine for many years. I can rarely resist this simple, straightforward…
As you know we are both big supporters of good local produce and as well as eating. We like to promote what’s good and great right on our doorstep. Indeed great is exactly what we found last week when we visited local bacon producer Piggery Smokery. Husband and wife team, Mark & Susan, cure and…
Chocolate tiffin traybake, a straight-forward bake from childhood. Using digestive biscuits, it’s a great first bake for children. Chocolate tiffin traybake is something I’ve made for years, firstly with my Mum, these days with my own children. Everyone has some memories of childhood baking, the mere thought of those cakes, biscuits or cookies we make…
