Okay, I've discovered Eccles cakes are both incredibly easy and so good when baked yourself!

( Eccles cakes )

I've got a chicken pie in the oven. It's the first one I've ever made by hand, and frankly it's a bit of a behemoth. The piebird peeking out of the top is rather charming though.

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Make up a batch of sponge cake mix ( Read more... )

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So, who's crying yet? Goodness knows I always do.

Food has been a bit hit and miss today. I've currently got a marinade on the go composed of:
( All right, I may have got a bit carried away )

I've been getting food on the table for a relatively modest sum this week, being the wrong side of payday. I'm noting down these recipes in case I need them later, you can nick them and adapt them as you please.

( Mushroom Pasta )

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Strange and terrible urges ( Read more... )

• 00:41 @ asym Thank you! You really do bring us the best toys. #
• 02:28 Photomancers! #
• 02:55 SHERBET:
  1 teaspoon citric acid
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  3 tablespoons icing sugar
  Mix dry, then add to liquid for instant fizz! #
• 14:11 @ Jacsy Oh, they won't let the likes of me near the soul jars. I'd start looking for one ancient yellowing label filed ( Read more... )

Oh my gods. Leftover tortilla from last night, spread one half with Nutella and one half with peanut butter, then roll. Best breakfast ever.

( So much fondant icing! )