Buy extra cranberries for the holidays for this lovely light and moist cranberry loaf. This loaf is super moist with a delightful sweet crust. I always keep an extra bag in the freezer so I can enjoy any time of year to add my colour to my tea tray. Scrummy … [Read more...] about Scrummy Cranberry Loaf
Afternoon Tea
Easy Banbury Cakes
Banbury cakes originated in Banbury, England, where secret recipes have been made in that town since 1586 and are still made there today. These days they are a tasty bundle of dried fruit with a wee bit of brandy, they are distinctive by their oval shape. Easy Banbury … [Read more...] about Easy Banbury Cakes
Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Treacle Tarts are a traditional English tea treat made of a simple mixture of golden syrup and bread crumbs. Treacle simply refers to molasses. The most famous manufacturer of treacle is Lyle's Golden Syrup, a light treacle. It was recently declared Britain's oldest brand, … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Bountiful Banbury Tarts aka Butter Tarts
Banbury Tarts are a traditional tea treat named after the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire in England. There are regional variations of this classic tart, some calling for raisins, others with figs, candied peel or currants and walnuts. Canadians will know these as butter … [Read more...] about Bountiful Banbury Tarts aka Butter Tarts
Decadent Pain au Chocolat
Pain au Chocolat is a lovely french pastry which translates into "chocolate bread" and often graces breakfast plates in France. While you may not find chocolate appealing at breakfast, it also makes a lovely sweet treat as a snack or as part of your afternoon tea. It is … [Read more...] about Decadent Pain au Chocolat
