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This week we picked the first of our homegrown tomatoes. It’s always a treat to be given the first one, straight from the plant, still warm with a flavour that can never be matched by one bought in a shop. We’ve been having pea shoots for several weeks along with the mixed leaves that growContinue reading “Salad days.”

If you follow my exploits on Facebook you’ll know that last week we had a very relaxing holiday on a narrow boat, slowly making our way from March to Ely. By car that journey would be completed in minutes, but by boat it’s more than a days’ sailing. Setting off on the river Nene, weContinue reading “The slow boat.”

It was interesting to parcel up boxes of cake to send around the country and as I expected, some arrived sooner than others. Because of the time they sat waiting in sorting offices, those with high sugar contents fared the best – chocolate brownie is the most reliable cake to send. Any box which wentContinue reading “Results!”

For many years I’ve sent cake to friends all over Britain when I felt they needed it. It’s a bit like a hug in a box if they are having a tough time, maybe because of illness, or just because….. Now, I am very interested in the time it takes to arrive at it’s destinationContinue reading “The cake-mail challenge!”

The unpredictable nature of our weather means that, having enjoyed several lovely days of warmth and sunshine, we awake to a blustery morning which feels decidedly cooler. On our travels yesterday we came across several street parties – how lucky those people have been. Anyone planning outdoor celebrations today and tomorrow will need umbrellas. InContinue reading “Flaming June!”

If you’re still pondering what to make and in a quandary about the sort of cake to take to the picnic, I’ve got an idea to share… How about making the basic Victoria Sandwich mixture and cooking it in a rectangular tin, suitably greased and lined of course……? When it’s cooked and cold, transfer itContinue reading “Visual impact.”

…..rumbles on. The winner of the jubilee pudding competition was a trifle which completely fulfilled the brief and requirements of the judges. Yet there are still comments being bandied around on social media about the winning dish. Those of us of a certain age will remember trifle being made regularly, whether on Sundays or forContinue reading “The great debate….”

As the Jubilee weekend draws nearer I’m sure some of us are already planning what to make, especially if we’ve been invited to join with others to celebrate. There are a great many cakes – and puddings too – which can be made in advance. Time is precious and we can spread the load byContinue reading “Get ready!”

…..preparations are beginning to take shape in our little seaside town. Stands of red, white and blue merchandise are beginning to appear proudly in shop doorways with flags, bunting and paper napkins aplenty. The cookshop will be displaying their wares soon and I’ve had a sneak preview – little dogs of a particular breed willContinue reading “Jubilee…”

If you are a follower of Becky Bakes on Facebook you will have noticed Cake Friday appearing almost every week. Let me explain. About a year ago I had a conversation with a local shop keeper about food. Whilst he was content to eat “ping-dinners” (microwaveable ready meals) he really missed homemade cake. He feltContinue reading “Cake Friday”