Monthly Archives: March 2013

Apple and cinnamon hot cross buns …

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter favourite and I want to share a recipe I have adapted that creates the most wonderfully moist and delicious apple and cinnamon hot cross buns. History of the Hot Cross Buns The first … Continue reading →

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Super easy rich fruit cake recipe …

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

I have never got on with making fruit cakes.  The complicated long winded ones always defeat me.  I bet if I just was more patient I would succeed but you know what, with two children, two jobs and a hell … Continue reading →

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Gooey Chocolate Brownies – delicious!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

These brownies are the best I have ever tasted! Ok so self praise is no praise.  Give them a go and let me know how you get on.  I had never realised how varied brownies can be –  from brownies … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea Series – Raspberry and Almond Slice

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

This was the most favoured cake on the afternoon tea menu.  It is deliciously moist and uses fresh raspberries to cover the base although I am sure you could use a variety of fruits.  There are three components to the … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea Series – Lavender Shortbread

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

I love lavender and when my good friend Barbara gave me a big jar of Waitrose lavender sugar I couldn’t wait to use it.  Consequently it stayed in my cupboard for a good few months before I decided what to … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea Menu …

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Claire Sullivan

We have been very busy at The Mill for the last two weeks preparing for our afternoon tea and classical recital launch.  It was a lovely afternoon with a classical recital from Alison Sparrow on violin and Simon Ireson on … Continue reading →

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