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Rhubarb and Yoghurt Cake
Even having given a pile of rhubarb to guests in the cottages, we still have lots left over. This recipe is a great way to use some up – even people who normally don’t like rhubarb enjoy this one.
Wash and chop 4 stalks of rhubarb and stew lightly with 4 tbsp sugar.
Meanwhile make the cake batter:
Mix together 3 cups self raising flour and 2 cups caster sugar.
Beat in 1 cup sunflower oil, 3 eggs and...
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Even having given a pile of rhubarb to guests in the cottages, we still have lots left over. This recipe is a great way to use some up – even people who normally don’t like rhubarb enjoy this one. Wash and chop 4 stalks of rhubarb and stew lightly with 4 tbsp sugar. Meanwhile make the cake batter: Mix together 3 cups self raising flour and 2 cups caster sugar. Beat in 1 cup sunflower oil, 3 eggs and...
Read moreStrawberry and Cucumber Salad
A delicious way to deal with a glut of Strawberries and having split our plants earlier in the Spring we certainly have that!
Peel and slice a cucumber finely and layer with about 4 sliced strawberries per person.
Dress lightly with a drizzle of mild olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper and some mint leaves.
This salad is delicious with grilled fish or chicken or as a light starter.
Summer on a plate, enjoy!
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A delicious way to deal with a glut of Strawberries and having split our plants earlier in the Spring we certainly have that! Peel and slice a cucumber finely and layer with about 4 sliced strawberries per person. Dress lightly with a drizzle of mild olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper and some mint leaves. This salad is delicious with grilled fish or chicken or as a light starter. Summer on a plate, enjoy!
Read moreBeetroot Soup
A delicious and nutritous soup which is an excellent way to use up a glut of beetroots.
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A delicious and nutritous soup which is an excellent way to use up a glut of beetroots.
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