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Red Wine Cake
It doesn’t often happen that we have left over wine, but if the situation arises, a Red Wine Cake is a great way to use up any that’s past its drinking best.
How to make it
Add 350 g of dried fruit (we used figs and dates) to 350 ml of red wine and bring to the boil.
Turn off the heat and leave the fruit to absorb the wine for about 5 minutes.
Add 200g of Honey...
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It doesn’t often happen that we have left over wine, but if the situation arises, a Red Wine Cake is a great way to use up any that’s past its drinking best. How to make it Add 350 g of dried fruit (we used figs and dates) to 350 ml of red wine and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave the fruit to absorb the wine for about 5 minutes. Add 200g of Honey...
Read moreChristmas Dinner Timetable
Every year we put a lot of careful planning into preparing our Christmas dinner. For us the easiest way to ensure that everything goes smoothly is to make some lists and a detailed timetable for the big day.
This year, we decided that we would add the timetable to the Blog in the hope that it might be of some use to others (and so that we don’t have to start from scratch next year...
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Every year we put a lot of careful planning into preparing our Christmas dinner. For us the easiest way to ensure that everything goes smoothly is to make some lists and a detailed timetable for the big day. This year, we decided that we would add the timetable to the Blog in the hope that it might be of some use to others (and so that we don’t have to start from scratch next year...
Read moreSimple Mince Pies
As we get ready for Christmas, there’s nothing nicer than to curl up in front of a blazing log fire and look back over another great year at Croan with an mince pie in hand. Feeling lazy this year, we simplified the process an bit and here’s how to turn out delicious mince pies with a fraction of the usual effort:
Spread your mincement (a shop-bought jar is fine) over the surface of a rectangular...
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As we get ready for Christmas, there’s nothing nicer than to curl up in front of a blazing log fire and look back over another great year at Croan with an mince pie in hand. Feeling lazy this year, we simplified the process an bit and here’s how to turn out delicious mince pies with a fraction of the usual effort: Spread your mincement (a shop-bought jar is fine) over the surface of a rectangular...
Read morePigeon Breast with Leeks
At this time of the year I love to get out for a shot with our friend Richard. Richard has a lovely old wood nearby which is a favourite roost for some very fat wood pigeons!
Pigeon breasts are a delicious meat and are an excellent introduction to game for those who have not tried it. The meat is dark and tasty but does not have that very strong ‘gamey’ taste that some people don’t...
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At this time of the year I love to get out for a shot with our friend Richard. Richard has a lovely old wood nearby which is a favourite roost for some very fat wood pigeons! Pigeon breasts are a delicious meat and are an excellent introduction to game for those who have not tried it. The meat is dark and tasty but does not have that very strong ‘gamey’ taste that some people don’t...
Read moreStrawberry and Rhubarb Cake
Ingredients:
For the filling:
250g thinly sliced rhubarb (about 1/2-inch thickness)
1 pint strawberries – sliced and lightly mashed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
85g cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Cake:
200g plain flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
125g of softened butter
100g of granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180° C.
Grease...
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Ingredients: For the filling: 250g thinly sliced rhubarb (about 1/2-inch thickness) 1 pint strawberries – sliced and lightly mashed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 85g cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch For the Cake: 200g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoons salt 125g of softened butter 100g of granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Topping 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 5 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180° C. Grease...
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