Ginger Pudding

December 24, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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Whilst many people complained about the dinners on offer at their school I still hang on to some very fond memories of ginger puddings, manchester tart and chocolate custard. My school was a very traditional primary school with a extremely traditional take on school dinners. One of my long standing favourites was always steamed ginger pudding served with lashings of custard. I discovered this recipe sometime ago, and finally got around to making it. My first attempt was not exactly as I … [Read more...]

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Yorkshire Parkin

November 4, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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Like Yorkshire Parkin, except its my very own recipe. I love Parkin, it holds a special place in my heart from childhood when I would have a supper of Yorkshire Parkin and a glass of milk. Something that remains with me to this day when I am in need of comfort. Of course, these days, I tend to team it with a glass of Soya Milk, but thats not the point. The aromas help to relax me just as much of the familiar taste. This is especially good served at a traditional Bonfire Night - back when I was a … [Read more...]

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Fembat Black Gingers

October 28, 2006 By 3 Comments
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These beautiful biscuits were named so not because they were black, but rather their use of black treacle. One day, as I was pottering around our pantry, I came across a jar of Black Treacle which was getting dreadfully close to its use by date. With it I made some treacle toffee, and these wonderful ginger biscuits - an ingredient unique of my own. Hence their name Fembat´s Black Gingers. I have one heck of a sense of humour, its just unfortunate that often others just dont seem to share … [Read more...]

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