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German Biscuits

Look! A recipe for German biscuits in the Waitrose Magazine last month! German biscuit is the pre-war name for Empire biscuits (‘German’ was considered unpatriotic). Never heard of an Empire biscuit? Read about my passion for this little known biscuit … Continue reading

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Lardy Cake

This morning is bright and crisp. The washing is on the line. Lorries have been trundling in and out of the farm yard. They are here to collect some cattle. Have any of you ever heard of Lardy cake? When … Continue reading

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