This Lucky Dip Blog means just that - it could be Top Tips one minute and Recipes the next, wholly unpredictable.
Chocolate Digestive biscuits are extremely popular in the U.K. According to Wikipedia, around 6 million are consumed every day, roughly speaking that’s 70 biccies a second! Certainly not to be scoffed at and nor is my version of Chocolate Digestives — seductively coated with a thick layer of caramel underneath a bonanza of a Belgian chocolate topping!
Read MoreToday a growing number of people are opting for a meat-free diet and some even further by giving up dairy products altogether. This recipe, however, is for just about for everyone as even the most ardent meat-eater will be satisfied with these sooo tasty vegetarian or vegan curry vesages and vaggies !
Read MoreIf you want the best for your doggy, then here is a jaw-drooling recipe which will make their eyes light up. There are no preservatives, added sugar or salt for that matter.
Read MoreLight, creamy and full of goodness, this cashew milk is divine. Cashews are a good source of magnesium and are low in sugar. Try a glass at sunrise tomorrow!
Read MoreThese are tough times indeed—obviously, holidays in Italy are presently out of the question. What better to cheer us up then with this beautiful, ultra-light and characterful take on the Italian Ciabatta—bread with attitude, Dude! Just hope you can get hold of some flour…
Read MoreI’ve always wanted to have a bash at Fig Rolls, being one of my favourite biscuits, although I possess quite a large selection of cookery books, there are actually very few recipes using figs. The pastry has more of a lighter sponge-like texture due to the baking powder rather than an actual pastry.
Read More" Great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. It's the equivalent of meat and two veg , a term often used in Hot Yoga for the challenging Camel pose ! "
Read MoreI so miss the quintessentially British Hovis’ trademarked Granary Bread. It has an absolutely distinctive sweet, nutty malted flavour and aroma. It is also wonderfully moist. Hats off to Hovis !
Now I’m attempting to make my very own version because it can’t be bought here in the States. Please bear with me — I’ve been creating my own recipe and have baked two lots thus far. The ingredients are being honed so that you too can experience this wonderful bread for yourself. Believe me, it’s so worth it . . .
Read MoreFinny Fannie — inspired by traditional Finnish bread-making and the American recipe called Fanny bread. It may be wry but it certainly ain’t dry! A bit of an experiment but it turned out very well, easy to slice and, frankly, tastes brilliant. So good that this loaf disappeared in no time at all — I only just managed to get a picture of the last slice!
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