Lavender and Lovage
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This food blog covers seasonal recipes, baking, snacks, and kitchen tips by Karen, a freelance writer and recipe developer with a passion for art, travel, books, photography, seasonal food, and especially cheese.
Lavender and Lovage
5d ago
This recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns is my late mother’s recipe, and is one that she always used at Easter.
A Classic Yeasted Hot Cross Bun Recipe
Today’s recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns has been shared on Lavender & Lovage before, but many years ago.
However, I decided it was time to give the photos a makeover, as well as sharing a new and more uptodate printable recipe card ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1w ago
I made this Cheese & Spring Onion Soda bread for St Patrick’s Day, which was on the 17th March. It would also be perfect for Easter Tea ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
2w ago
A recipe for a fabulous old English pudding, Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte, which is fantastic when served with custard
An Historic 17th Century British Pudding Recipe
I’m sharing a recipe for a fabulous old English pudding today, Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte, which is fantastic when served with custard.
This recipe for baked Charlotte uses forced rhubarb in place of the usual apples, and is very much a late winter to early spring pudding ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
Today’s recipe for School Dinners Chocolate Concrete (Chocolate Crunch), is a new “Old” recipe, beloved of school cooks
A Retro School Pudding
Today’s recipe for School Dinners Chocolate Concrete (Chocolate Crunch), is a new “Old” recipe.
Yes, it’s the old school dinners pudding favourite, served with pink custard, which is actually pink blancmange.
The recipe is from a friend’s mother, who used to be a school cook.  ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
My recipe for Microwave Omelette in a Mug, is a fabulously healthy and high protein light meal or breakfast dish ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
Enjoy Incredible Crete Out of Season with Jet 2 Holidays. Visit Crete in October, when the beaches are empty, but the weather is still warm
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Enjoy this Stunning Agean Island out of Season
Enjoy Incredible Crete Out of Season with Jet 2 Holidays. Visit Crete in October, when the beaches are empty, but the weather is still warm.
You will also find many restaurants, bars and tavernas still open, but less crowded ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
Mincemeat Buns (Cable Cakes) These lovely little buns (cakes) are easy to make and are fruity, but also light and airy ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
How To Get More Out Of Your Home-Based Cafe: 8 Unique Ideas. Running a home-based café can be a rewarding experience
How To Get More Out Of Your Home-Based Cafe: 8 Unique Ideas
Running a home-based café can be a rewarding experience. As you likely know, customers seek unique and memorable experiences, even from smaller, home-based establishments.
To stay ahead, it’s essential to continuously innovate and offer something special ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
What a fabulous recipe this is for Yorkshire Farmhouse Fruit Cake. A proper old-fashioned “cut and come again” fruit cake.
Vintage Recipe from Farmhouse Cookery by Mrs Arthur Webb
What a fabulous recipe this is for Yorkshire Farmhouse Fruit Cake. A proper old-fashioned “cut and come again” fruit cake.
The one that your granny or mum would serve for Sunday tea, or for elevenses. This recipe was found in an old cookbook called Farmhouse Cookery by Mrs Arthur Webb ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
2M ago
A handy online recipe book to Beat the January Blues with Tea Loaf & Cake Recipes. I have selected some of my favourites for you, ENJOY!
Tea Loaf and Cake Recipes for the Sunday Tea Tray, Elevenses and Afternoon Tea
Hello! It’s already the third week in January, Blue Monday has passed, thank goodness and in the UK, we are experiencing extremely cold weather.
I am quite enjoying the colder temperatures, it’s a chance to do (what I think we should all be trying to do in January), hiberbate and embrace a slower lifestyle pace ..read more