Gladys' Crumpets Recipe

While waiting for water to boil for her and her brothers' bath ‘Nan’ would spoil them with freshly-made crumpets that were always served with butter and apricot or strawberry jam.  To ensure complete decadence the rule was to eat these as they popped out of pan.

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Tantallons' Walnut or Pecan Nut Toffee Pudding

This is Julie Trubshaw's, from Tantallon Guest House and Cookery Studio in the Midlands, Walnut or Pecan Nut Toffee pudding. It looks like a recipe to try and then keep for a chilly upcoming evening. Winter Indulgence!

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Cafe Bloom's Roast Butternut and Ginger Butterbean Salad

The fresh roasted butternut and ginger butterbean salad from Café Bloom looks like I want more. Don’t forget that Café Bloom won the 'Best Country Restaurant' in South Africa, voted by EATOUT. That is something to celebrate!

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Cleopatra's Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad

A great take on the normal bean salad: Cleopatra's Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad served with, as Richard recommends, one of my favourite afternoon wines; Gewurztraminer... sounds like a dream come true.

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Avocado and Asparagus Salad

I know you’ll enjoy the super-fresh asparagus-avocado-and-pomegranate ruby salad with thick dollops of cream cheese. Over this I suggest you drizzle a simple lemon vinaigrette. Asparagus, avocado and pomegranates help alleviate anxiety so, during stressful times, you now know what to serve for dinner. The sheer beauty of these ingredients promises to induce a relaxed ambience!

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