http://patwoodcock.com/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:10:59 GMT en-us http://patwoodcock.com/hot-cross-buns http://patwoodcock.com/hot-cross-buns Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:00:30 GMT Hot cross buns can of course be enjoyed by everyone however it's mainly linked to Christianity where it's supposed to be eaten on Good Friday and the cross on the top of the bun symbolizes the crucifixion. However the first known use of the word "hot cross bun" wasn't until 1733. It's thought that they were eaten by the Saxons to honour the godess Eostre which is maybe the origin of the word "Easter." 1 lb of flour 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1 oz yeast 3 oz of castor sugar 1/2 pint of milk 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg 4 oz of currants 1 oz of candied peel 2 oz of melted margarine 1 egg Milk and sugar to glaze http://patwoodcock.com/fruit-fool-recipes http://patwoodcock.com/fruit-fool-recipes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:37:39 GMT You can use either fresh, bottled or tinned fruit for making this recipe. Although gooseberry fool is perhaps the best-known type, excellent sweets be made by using rhubarb, damsons, blackberries and other fruits. Make them as described in the recipes and then serve them in individual glasses and them have them decorated with chopped almonds or walnuts. Gooseberry Fool 2 lb of gooseberries 1/4 of a pint of water Sugar to sweeten 1/4 pint of custard 1/4 pint of cream Green colouring Nuts, etc., to decorate http://patwoodcock.com/lemon-meringue-pie-recipe http://patwoodcock.com/lemon-meringue-pie-recipe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:29:40 GMT This recipe always goes down a treat and is always eaten on special occasions. I haven't met anyone who would ever turn down a slice of yummy old-fashioned lemon meringue pie. 8 oz of shortcrust pastry 1/2 pint of water 3 lemons 2 oz sugar 2 oz of cornflour 2 eggs 6 oz of castor sugar http://patwoodcock.com/plain-fruit-cake-recipe http://patwoodcock.com/plain-fruit-cake-recipe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:18:15 GMT There may be all sorts of fancy cakes you can buy and make these days but sometimes it's nice just to have something simple and old fashioned. Hopefully you'll love this plain fruit cake recipe as much as I do. 8 oz of self-raising flour A pinch of salt 3 oz of margarine 3 oz of sugar 2 oz of currants 2 oz of sultanas 1 oz of desiccated coconut 2 eggs Milk to mix http://patwoodcock.com/chocolate-cake-recipe http://patwoodcock.com/chocolate-cake-recipe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:11:45 GMT These are yummy little chocolate cakes baked in what is called a "patty tin." A patty tin is basically a baking tin with 6, 9 or 12 round indents to make cakes, pies, tarts etc. 3 oz Margarine 3 oz of Castor Sugar 1 Egg 5 oz of flour 1 oz of Cocoa 1 teaspoon of baking powder Milk to mix