It has turned into a proper winter – snow, ice and cold wet weather. It seems some years since we have had this amount of snow. We are lucky enough to live a short walk from open spaces with lovely views over the city, the Firth of Forth and Fife – enabling us to easily … More Raspberry and white chocolate cake – and snow!
Mr McGregor and I like our porridge in the morning. With that in mind I ordered some of our favourite Mornflake porridge oats directly from the mill in South Cheshire shortly after the start of lockdown. Since there has been a shortage of flour in the shops I also ordered some oat bran to use … More Raspberry, almond and oat bran muffins – and the benefits of oat bran
It’s difficult to comprehend what’s been going on with the world in the what, three weeks since my last post? We are in lockdown, staying at home as much as possible. I have learnt to use various new (to me) forms of social media so that we can stay in touch with family and friends. … More Raspberry and coconut cake – and unsettling times
And so, we find ourselves in 2018 – I am not quite sure where 2017 went – or 2016 if I’m honest – but another Christmas and New Year have come and gone. Mr McGregor and I spent a peaceful Christmas on the Northumberland coast, where we had (mostly) good weather and managed lots of walking, … More Raspberry and almond cake – and #50in50
It’s pouring with rain today so it’s been a good day to do some baking. I also found myself looking through my photos from our visit to Orkney. Mr McGregor and I had originally discussed going somewhere warm for our holiday – France? Italy? but somehow we ended up going north by some distance. Although this … More Raspberry and polenta cake (gluten free) – and Orkney Beremeal
sweet enough bakes 