We planted our apple tree when we first moved into our home. It has finally given us an abundance of apples this year. We moved into this house in 2016 and I think we brought the apple tree the same …
Category: Cakes and Biscuits
Soft Easter Cookies
Sweet treats are always well received by my husband Howard and son Ted. When I suggested baking Easter cookies weeks before Easter no one complained. They looked a little bit confused by the timing of these treats but they definitely …
Soft Ginger and Chocolate Cookies
My husband Howard is a huge ginger fan and he really enjoys my gingernut biscuits. Recently I have been back in the kitchen experimenting. Instead of baking hard cookies I have been trying to bake soft ones instead. Soft cookies …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Biscuit Flapjacks
Today I’m going to be completely honest with you. The other day I was watching Jamie Oliver bake his son Buddy’s Biscuit Flapjacks on Facebook. It looked so good but it was sadly full of gluten and dairy. These are …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Oat and Raisin Cookies | Biscuits
One of my favourite breakfasts is a nice bowl of hot porridge but sadly it’s not one of my son’s. As oatmeal or porridge oats are full of health benefits I’m always trying to get my son, Ted to enjoy …
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Orange and Sweet Cinnamon Biscuits/Cookies
Biscuits/Cookies are a staple in our house. We never buy a packet of biscuits from the supermarket. Nowadays I like to bake my own and I love to make up my own flavours as well. For me, the flavour of …
Roasted Chestnut and Ginger Biscuits/Cookies
Recently I went to buy food from our local wholesalers and while I was there I noticed an interesting product. They were selling chestnuts in packets. I have a vague memory of eating these yummy nuts at a Christmas market …
Chocolate, Orange and Ginger Parkin
One sunny Saturday afternoon, many years ago, I came home from my Saturday job to find that my Dad had made Ginger Parkin. It was the first time I had heard of this yummy treat. My Dad told me my …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Fresh Mint Chocolate Cake
Do not fear the ‘After Eight’ of chocolate cake is here. To be honest, I have never been a fan of after dinner mint chocolates. They always seem to taste like synthetic, ‘man made’ mint to me. My son Ted …
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Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Men
Now winter is here, I thought we were all be in need of a little warmth! Spices have long been treasured for their flavour and health benefits. Research now shows that they can have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect on the …
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