Classic recipes like this Banana and Date loaf never go out of fashion. Loaves are so incredibly popular, and for good reason. They are really simple to make and they last for several days in addition to freezing well. I have several loaf recipes on the blog now and many more to come, they are great in lunch…
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These Glazed Apricot and Chocolate Scrolls are absolutely delicious! So simple to make too. Posted August 23, 2021, Updated December 2, 2025 I have been trawling through recipe books, handwritten notes and more to find new recipe inspiration and came across a recipe that looked so good that I wanted to recreate it for you using ingredients I have…
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This Weetbix & Date Loaf is a lovely classic recipe, so moist and delicious. Another lovely recipe handed down in the notebooks of Great Aunty Lucy. As my Mum said this is the gift that keeps on giving. Such a blessing to have these lovely resources and to be able to keep these recipes alive here forever. The…
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Deliciously light and moist, these Carrot & Pineapple Muffins are definitely a recipe to keep. I have recently been lucky enough to receive a huge boxes of my great Aunt’s recipe books. Aunty Lucy appears to have kept every recipe she ever tried. There are so many here that are amazing, old cut outs from the newspaper, magazines and…
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Ginger is a beautiful ingredient to include in baking, I know many of you are fans so I thought I would compile my top ten best ginger recipes for you to enjoy. You will find slices, loaves, desserts and cookies. I hope you can find something here to love! Let me know in the comments below which one you will…
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