One of my primary interests is food. Cooking and baking, testing, tasting …. trial and error over many years, evolving into my own unique style. I love talking about anything to do with food. Food brings us together in so many ways.
So, welcome to my latest venture. Along the way you will hear about my other adventures; from travels across the world, to the baking tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.
Hello all.. Just to let you know that a new and improved Gran E website is being built. Don’t worry, all of these recipes will be moved over to there. I wanted you to be the first to know, so head over to granebakes.wixsite.com/granebakes for a sneak peak and let me know what you think. … Continue reading WE ARE MOVING!
Pubs are opening up (hurrah!) so I thought I’d share some of the classic pub puds. In addition to the lemon meringue pies I’ve talked about before, other favourites were: Treacle Tart A pastry base topped woith a mixtire of breadcrumbs , melted butter and golden syrup with beaten egg folded in and baked in a medium-hot oven. Apple Pie Either with a pastry lid … Continue reading BAKING TIPS: Pub grub – puds edition
Well, here we are in July, after spending June clearing away birthday cards and spring cleaning. I hope I don’t become anti-social with all this isolation – but no, we will enjoy and appreciate going out and being with friends and family rather than chatting at the window! My baking recently has been past favourites – banana and nut loaf, peanut cookies, … Continue reading BAKING TIPS: Pub grub
You may wish to gloss over the next bit as I’m going to have a small moan! I’ve done pretty well and been trying hard to remain positive through lockdown. But now a lack of independence is really starting to bug me. I’m desperate to just jump (well hobble) into the car and drive to the park, do my … Continue reading LIFE TALES: Frustrations of lockdown
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