Category Archives: Cakes & biscuits

Afternoon tea scones

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I think I’ve mentioned before that I don’t really have much of a sweet tooth but there are certain things that I’ll make an exception for…………an afternoon (or morning) tea treat of freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged afternoon tea, Butter, clotted cream, golden caster sugar, milk, OVO Energy Tour of Britain, scones, self-raising flour, strawberry jam | 1 Comment

English Carrot Cake

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

In the school holidays, it’s always nice to have a homemade cake around for children and drop-in visitors. This is actually a good one for kids to help make and, as it’s moist texture comes from sweet grated carrots, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged Butter, carrot cake, grated carrots, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, lime icing, plain flour, unsalted butter, vanilla essence | 1 Comment

Almond and pistachio cantuccini

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I just don’t have anywhere near enough time to bake these days. Thankfully, I’ve got a few days off over the Xmas and New Year break so I’m making these lovely cantuccini biscuits to wrap in pretty cellophane bags and … Continue reading →