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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
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Green Scones It … Continue reading Green Scones
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. Skip ahead 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 our class. Another … Continue reading Olive Oil Scones
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
International Scone Week 2017 I am hosting International Scone Week 2017 which takes part from the 7th to the 13th of August. If you would like to know where this tradition started, please read this post from Celia. We had an amazing turn out in 2015 but only 8 recipes last year. I hope we can … Continue reading International Scone Week 2017
Did you know that a scone is a quick bread? They are made using flour and leavening, or in this case for these pomegranate scones, self raising flour. Scones should be slightly sweetened and glazed. In Devon and Cornwall they are an integral part of afternoon tea. The only difference being whether you put the … Continue reading Pomegranate Scones
Ginger ale is one of the soft drinks you will always find in my fridge. I keep airline size tins of the sugar free variety available in South Africa. This is a great mixer for rum, and a drink perfect for when you have a sore throat. I have used it here to make ginger … Continue reading Ginger Ale Scones
I am hoping that International Scone Week 2016 will be as successful as last year. If you would like to know how this gathering together of scone recipes came about, please read here. International Scone Week 2016 If you take a look at the sidebar between the 29th and 31st of July you will see a … Continue reading International Scone Week 2016
I am not one for idly waiting around. I need to feel like I am busy all of the time. To this end, I often make more than one recipe at a time which is why I can never work out how long one dish takes me to make. I also have WordPress on my … Continue reading Yoghurt Scones
This recipe represents the proverbial straw that broke the camels' back. A few years back, a so called friend asked me to email a company about someone else cheating in a competition they were hosting. She asked me because she didn't want to damage her relationship with her sponsor. But I didn't for one minute … Continue reading Cheese And Tomato Scones
Bloggers around the world, gather together for International Scone Week 2015. Get into your kitchens and get baking. And then blog and share your recipes. I have been honoured by Celia from Fig Jam And Lime Cordial to take over the mantle of International Scone Week. I can only hope that I can do her legacy justice as … Continue reading International Scone Week 2015
For those of you who don't know it, it is International Scone Week! This is a week of scone baking and making, and eating, hosted by the wonderful Celia. Celia sent me my sourdough starter and I have had an amazing amount of fun making using it not only for bread but for muffins and brownies as … Continue reading Sourdough Scones
When I hear the word scones, I think of them being very British. On our trip to Devon and Cornwall a few years ago, Dave and I sampled a few cream teas. We had them with clotted cream in Cornwall and compared them to ones with clotted cream in Devon. Both were extremely good and I … Continue reading Scones