Ingredients 1 Tbsp Butter or margarine Icing sugar Flavouring of choice Method Cream the butter and add the sugar gradually. Add the flavouring required. If the mixture gets too stiff add a little liquid and then continue adding the icing sugar until you have the required amount of icing. Suggested flavourings include: Strong coffee Chocolate either melted or made from cocoa into a thick liquid Orange, lemon or lime juice Passion fruit pulp
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 100 gm Walnuts 1 Tbsp Brown sugar 2 Tbsp Water Method Using a small pan, dissolve the sugar in the water and then bring to the boil stirring to avoid burning. Boil until the sugar has caramelised a little taking care not to burn Do not leave unattended. Add the nuts and continue to cook until the nuts are coated and all the liquid has evaporated. Turn out and allow to cool.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 4.2 l Water 800 gm Granulated white sugar 1 tsp Yeast 50 gm Ground ginger 50 gm Seeded raisins 2 Tbsp Lemon essence 1 tsp Tartaric acid Method Put the raisins in a jar with 50gm (2 oz) of sugar and half fill with warm to hot water. Leave for about 2 days until the raisins float. Boil the water and sugar, put the ginger in a muslin bag and add.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 6 Tbsp Orange juice 3 Tbsp Lemon juice 2 Bottle Red wine 3 Tbsp Granulated white sugar 1 Tbsp Brandy 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Ground nutmeg Method Dissolve the sugar in the fruit juice. Add 2 bottles of red wine and heat until boiling, then add the brandy. Remove from the heat and add the spices. Serve while hot. Notes Use different spices such as allspice if preferred.
24 Sep 2023