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To make perfect cheese scones you need a strong cheese. I have used a mature cheddar aged for 36 months, and added some herbs to the dough. For my third and final submission for International Scone Week 2022 I went with basic, and simple, cheese scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cheese … Continue reading Cheese Scones
I call these Sunday Scones as James tends to visit on a Sunday. And when he does, it is always nice to be able to give him a sweet treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sunday Scones ♥ A recent legal matter in South Africa piqued my interest. A young woman was … Continue reading Sunday Scones
Each year I try and make a recipe from the previous collection. This year I made Pauline's date scones which were really good. Dave, who does not ordinarily eat anything with dates thought they were excellent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Date Scones ♥ In October 2021 Dave and I had to … Continue reading Date Scones
It is time for International Scone Week 2022! My olive oil scone recipe still outperforms any other on my blog. Created in 2017 for this celebration, it still gets over 400 monthly views. That is a lot of baking 🙂 A little bit about this Starting in 2011, bloggers around the world gathered to make … Continue reading International Scone Week 2022
The great thing about experimenting with scone recipes is that you get to eat them! I made these pistachio scones a few times. I wanted them to go perfectly with my pomegranate jam. And transport me to the Middle East, where these flavours are prominent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Scones … Continue reading Pistachio Scones | International Scone Week
One of my very first international scone week shares was a recipe for plain scones. I decided to remake them, as traditional scones are always the easiest to make. This recipe differs slightly from the original and is something simple to be baked when you feel like a tea time treat. Head straight on to … Continue reading Traditional Scones | International Scone Week
After making these buttermilk scones I decided I needed a pastry cutter. They got the most amazing rise and made for a great tea time treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Buttermilk Scones ♥ South Africa has a high population of people without medical aid or hospital plans. And at least one … Continue reading Buttermilk Scones | International Scone Week
The recipe for Olive Oil Scones remains the most popular one on my blog. This was created for International Scone Week 2017. The recipe is viewed over 500 times a month, with it peaking at 2315 views in April 2020. This is one of the reasons I am going ahead with International Scone Week 2021. Standing … Continue reading International Scone Week 2021
If you have an abundance of zucchini or what we call baby marrows then make lots of batches of these courgette and feta scones. They make for a great addition to a lunch box and are perfect for a picnic. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette And Feta Scones ♥ My Mom … Continue reading Courgette And Feta Scones
I used to keep buttermilk in the freezer to use when I needed it. But in December 2019 I tossed it when I cleaned the freezer out. Lorraine says it is easy to make buttermilk and I used her tips when I made these rosemary and lemon scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Rosemary And Lemon Scones
It is time for International Scone Week and I am kicking off with a recipe for cream scones. According to Errieda du Toit in her recipe book Share, a good scone is like a classic string of pearls - suitable for any occasion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cream Scones ♥ Last … Continue reading Cream Scones
The most popular recipe on my blog is the one for Olive Oil Scones. This was created for International Scone Week 2017. With over 2000 views in April alone, it just goes to show how popular scones are. I am hoping that International Scone Week 2020 will be just as popular. Standing The Test Of … Continue reading International Scone Week 2020
I call these South African scones as they are not the light, fluffy ones you will get served in England. Instead they are firm and meant to be filling. It really is a quick bread and I served mine with lime marmalade for breakfast. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ South African Scones … Continue reading South African Scones | International Scone Week
Looking for ways to get more vegetables into your diet? This recipe for vegetable scones will tick that box. I have adapted the recipe from 10-a-day the easy way. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vegetable Scones ♥ In November we will be spending time in the UK with the kids and our … Continue reading Vegetable Scones
Each year I debate with myself whether to carry on the tradition of scone making? And this year the decision seemed to have been made for me when I came across not one, but two scone recipes. So, it is time for International Scone Week 2019. A long standing tradition In 2011 bloggers around the … Continue reading International Scone Week 2019
For International Scone Week 2018 I used Amanda's recipe as inspiration. In 2016 she made these divine lavender and lemon scones. In my adaptation I have made lavender and lime scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For Lavender And Lime Scones ♥ I am extremely conscientious about keeping a shopping list. It sits on my … Continue reading Lavender And Lime Scones
To kick off International Scone Week 2018 I made these green scones. Lorraine recommended that they be enjoyed with avocado. Thankfully we are right in the middle of the avocado season. I like mine mashed up with some lime juice, dill and black pepper to season. Head straight on to the Recipe For Green Scones … Continue reading Green Scones | International Scone Week
International Scone Week 2018 I am in two minds whether or not to continue this tradition started by Celia who blogs over at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial. Last year saw an increased participation of 13 recipes. Compared with 2016 that was great, but still not as good as 2015. I am hoping International Scone Week … Continue reading International Scone Week 2018
For my second recipe for International Scone Week 2017 I decided to make olive oil scones. These come from a recipe from 1984. Head straight on to the Recipe For Olive Oil Scones ♥ When I started high school we were given subject choices. We could choose between Art and Accounting and this choice determined … Continue reading Olive Oil Scones | International Scone Week
Dave and I enjoy a tea time treat, but if I make 6 scones at a time we will eat them all. That is unless I can get James to come and visit. But without his help I decided to experiment with freezing the scones. These freezer scones are the result and I just love … Continue reading Freezer Scones
