Lord D loves raisin bread, but commercially made loaves are so small, expensive and full of ingredients you can't pronounce which help keep it soft. I have bought from a bakery before, but if a baker can make it, why can't we? This is a simple recipe without any expensive … [Read more...] about Makin’ Raisin Bread
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The Best Keto Bread
When I switched to keto three years ago I set up to test recipes which I could make myself. I was successful in creating or adapting a number of keto dishes, bread was another matter. I still wanted to enjoy toast with Lord D in the morning. Recipes made either really tiny … [Read more...] about The Best Keto Bread
Comforting Eve’s Pudding
This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting when it is chilly outside. Comforting Eve’s Pudding This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting in the fall and winter months. 1 1/2 pounds Bramleys ((or other cooking apples))1 cup … [Read more...] about Comforting Eve’s Pudding
Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
If your family has had their fill of banana bread, try this lovely one bowl banana and pineapple cake. The crushed pineapple and cinnamon make it similar in flavour to many carrot cakes. Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake This is a lovely banana and pineapple tea cake which … [Read more...] about Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
Servants Hall Oatmeal
The servants of grand houses needed a hearty breakfast for the long hours ahead of them. Many of us enjoy hot cereals for breakfast and many more should, particularly in the cold winter months. Our busy schedules has resulted in our reliance in fast and convenient foods. Food … [Read more...] about Servants Hall Oatmeal






