http://www.sarahflower.co.uk en-gb sarahflower.co.uk 2012-4-19T00:00:00Z sarahflower.co.uk http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#116710 Raspberry Healthy Brulee This is a really yummy dessert that takes minutes to prepare. This dessert looks and tastes far more impressive than it really is and the good news is it is actually quite healthy Serves 46 200g fresh or frozen raspberries 350400g Fat Free Greek Yoghurt 3 tbsp low fat creme fraiche 1 tsp vanilla paste Sweet Freedom Syrup If you have frozen raspberries place these in your serving glasses to start defrosting. Meanwhile mix the yoghurt and creme fraiche together in a bowl. Once combined add the vanilla paste and stir well. If you are using fresh raspberries place them at the bottom of the glasses Spoon over the yoghurt mixture. For an extra healthy topping instead of the brown sugar just add a few drizzles of Sweet Freedom Syrup see photo 2012-4-19 10:58:19 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#111052 I love the halogen oven and use it most days here is the recipe for lasts nights dinner I hope you enjoy it Slow Baked Tomato and Tuna Bake Serves 4 Olive oil 2 cloves of garlic crushed 1 red onion finely chopped 46 ripe tomatoes quartered Sprinkle of salt Sprinkle of sugar 1 dessertspoonful of balsamic vinegar Handful of chopped fresh basil 300g dried pasta twirls 300g Tuna crumbled 50g mozzarella Preheat your Halogen Oven using your preheat setting or turn the temperature to 170730c Place the oil garlic onions tomatoes an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with sea salt sugar and balsamic vinegar. Add half of the fresh basil. Season to taste Place on the low rack and cook for another 2030 minutes. While this is cooking cook your pasta following the instructions on the packet. Drain the pasta. Remove the ovenproof dish once cooked. Add the cooked pasta and crumbled tuna. Combine well. Finish with crumbled mozzarella a drizzle of olive oil and season with black pepper... 2012-1-24 09:38:41 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#110889 Decided to blow away the cobwebs and take my son to cycle along the canal it seemed a good idea at the time but the wind was blowing I ended up being terrified he would get blown in. Back home we lit the woodburner and decided a wholesome casserole was the way to go now bubbling away on the Rayburn while we play Mario kart I am so rubbish at that it makes me wonder how I passed my driving test.Chicken Bacon and Bean CasseroleA very wholesome dish perfect to fill a gap especially on a winters evening. The beans and give you an extra protein boost helping to bulk out the casserole and keep you fuller for longer.Serves 46olive oil spray1 red onion finely chopped3 cloves of garlic roughly chopped1 pepper diced400g lean skinless chicken pieces thigh gives more flavour45 rashers of lean back bacon remove all fat8 new potatoes halved or quartered1 large sweet potato peeled and diced2 carrots diced2 sticks of celery diced1 tin of chopped tomatoes900ml chicken stock75g red lentils1 tin B... 2012-1-22 15:47:22 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#110288 Scrapping off ice from my car this morning did nothing to help my already low mood. I need to pop on some loud music and some baking that should help cheer me. If like me you love desserts but watch your weight why not try some of my new recipes here is a sneak preview from my next book The Healthy Lifestyle Diet Cookbook available to preorder on amazon.Healthy Summer Pudding This summer pudding has been given a healthy twist supplementing sugar for xylitol or stevia reduces the raise blood sugar. Swapping white bread for gluten free is also a healthier choice. I have tried this using wholemeal bread but gluten free white bread gives better results far more like the original recipe we all adore. Serves 4 800g mixed berries can use fresh or frozen 75g xylitol or stevia 46 slices of gluten free white bread Place the berries in a saucepan and heat gently for 34 minutes. Line a basin with clingfilm this helps you remove the pudding without too many problems make sure ... 2012-1-13 10:59:42 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#106766 Sundays are a great day to get in the kitchen and enjoy some home baking. One of my favourite recipes is this raspberry and chocolate cake. go on you know you want to....Fatless Chocolate amp Raspberry Sponge 225g sugar ideally caster sugar 75ml warm water 150g Self raising flour 75g good quality cocoa 4 eggs separated 200g low fat fromage frais 100g raspberries Preheat oven to 180176c. Grease 2 deep sponge tins with butter. Sprinkle on a little flour and ensure the butter is coated. This forms a perfect nonstick base. Mix the egg yolks and sugar together adding the warm water a little at a time. If using a mixer this takes a good five minutes or by hand at least 10 minutes to ensure a light and fluffy texture. Sift the flour and cocoa and gently add a little at a time into the eggsugar mix DONT WHISK Whisk the egg whites until firm and then very gently fold into the cake mixture. Divide the mixture into the two greased deep sponge tins. Bake for 1520 minutes until... 2011-11-13 21:00:08 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#106096 Things have been a bit slow on the work front today. I should be completing my healthy eating cookbook but I keep getting distracted by household chores. The colder weather has meant lighting the woodburner lovely but now I have an extra job to do everyday cleaning the dust and mess chopping the wood and keeping it topped up. The cats love it but they have taken to jumping on the sofa with wet muddy paws and it is driving me insane. The cold weather seems to have increased my sons appetite so I have a list of demands every morning cakes biscuits and today it was homemade bread. Does he not realise I work Actually he you asked him he would tell you I work in a pub as I have helped out in my local a few times. The fact I am an author seems to have escaped his attentionso the end result is yet another evening in front of the computer trying to catch up with what I should have done today... 2011-11-3 17:46:22 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#105888 There are times when you really need a hug and this recipe works well. Remember if you are using a slow cooker to make this your mugs will need to be heavy and ovenproof. Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Orange Brownie Mugs It really is a hug in a mug. 110g Self Raising flour 100g brown sugar 75g cocoa 150ml Orange Juice Few drops of orange essence optional 100ml vegetable Oil 25g dark chocolate chips Spray Olive oil 46 ovenproof mugs To prepare the brownie mix add all the dry ingredients into your food mixer. Measure the oil and orange juice and mix together with the orange and orange essence. Pour this into the dried mix and beat well until thoroughly mixed. Stir in by hand the chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed. Carefully spray with oil the insides of the mugs you can rub with butter then sprinkle on flour to form a nonstick base Fill the mugs halffull with the mixture. Turn the slow cooker to high. Carefully place the mugs in the slow cooker. ... 2011-11-1 13:37:31 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#105691 I love this recipe perfect for when the shops are bulging with pumpkins. Roasted Pumpkin Soup Delicious treat for Halloween or you can use other squash for all year treat Olive Oil 1 small pumpkin 1 onion 1 garlic clove crushed 1 2 carrots chopped 1 medium sweet potato 2 sticks of celery 4 Tomatoes peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons of tomato puree optional 1 teaspoon grated root ginger 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg Half teaspoon ground coriander 300 425ml water or stock 15ml Lemon juice Seasoning to taste Cut pumpkin into wedges coat with a light brush of oil and place in oven on low heat 160176c for 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Cook onion garlic and spices together in saucepan until soft and onions are translucent. Take flesh from pumpkin wedges and place with spices. Add all other ingredients. Place on low and cook slowly for 3045 minutes. Cool slightly. Use electric hand blender to puree and return to pan until ready to serve. Season as r... 2011-10-29 20:57:13 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#105282 Sweet Potato amp Butternut Squash Soup I love sweet potatoes such a vibrant colour and packed full of goodness Olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 2 cloves garlic crushed1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger1 stick of celery diced Half a small butternut squash peeled and cubed 2 sweet potatoes 1 small carrot diced 1 litre water or vegetable stockSeasoning of black pepper Cook onion garlic and coriander seeds together in saucepan until soft and onions are translucent. Add grated ginger and cook for a further minute. Add potatoes celery carrot and squash and a little of the waterstock and cook for another 5 minutes to help soften. Add all remaining waterstock. Place on low heat and cook slowly for 3545 minutes. If using slow cooker cook for 46 hours. Add more liquid if necessary. Cool slightly. Use electric hand blender to puree and return to pan until ready to serve. Season to taste before serving.Add a swirl of chilli oil or sweet chilli sauce f... 2011-10-24 14:23:28 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#105271 Its raining and wintery outside but I am tucked up at home recuperating from an operation and trying to finish my next book The Healthy Lifestyle Diet Cookbook. I received an interesting press release today from All About Weight.Lord Lawson Nigel Lawson in Thatchers regime slimmed down from 238 pounds to 168 pounds after leaving government and wrote the Nigel Lawson Cookbook. ExChancellor Lawson has thrown his lack of weight behind Health Secretary Andrew Lansleys announcement that he will not be introducing legislation to attempt to stem Britains ballooning obesity crisis. Indeed may I suggest it is not something the government can do at all.Speaking about obesity in the House of Lords he said As someone who has been there and done that and indeed written a book about it may I say that you are absolutely right that this is not something the government can do on its own. Earlier this week Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced that he hopes that Britains would trim five billion... 2011-10-24 12:23:54 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#99344 I am on deadline for my book but I just had to experiment today with a Apple amp Almond Cake. The photo does not do it justice it really does look and smell amazing It was very simple to make Apple amp Almond Cakepreheat oven to 160730c 150730c for fan assistedcream the sugar 170g and butter 120g add 2 eggs and beat well. Peel and chop two bramley apples into chunks and add to the mixture along with 1 teaspoon almond essence. Fold in 225g self raising flour. Pour half the mixture into your lined springform tin. Peel half a bramley apple and cut into slices place the slices over the mixture. Top with the remaining cake mix and finish with a few random apple slices and sprinkle of flaked almonds and brown sugar.Pop in the centre of the oven and cook for 4050 minutes. Test the cake by placing a skewer or cake tester into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean the cake is done.Cool on a rack before devouring 2011-7-28 17:47:00 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#98741 For a few months I have noticed that wheat can often cause my stomach to bloat and for me to feel uncomfortable. While I try to cut out wheat as much as I can it is not always so easy especially when I am tasting new recipes I also love cakes so I decided to experiment more with gluten and wheat free recipes. The results have been fantastic so much so that my tasters friends and family are now asking me for the gluten free versions rather than their old favourites. The biggest hits have been the lemon drizzle cake victoria sponge and a boiled fruit cake which was light as a feather and really moist. I am trying to recreate the old favourites so people can still get the taste they love without the pain or suffering afterwards I will pop the recipes online soon so you can have a go yourself. For those who would rather someone else do the hard work Im thinking of starting up a mail order service for all cakes including gluten free vegan and diabetic. If you are interested in lear... 2011-7-19 21:02:08 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#96412 I have had to concede I dont have green fingers my lettuces have sprouted as I have not picked them quickly enough my rhubarb has died from dehydration and what I thought was weeds turns out to be courgettes. Only my herbs and onions seem to be doing well. My mum very kindly advised that I should turf over the veggie patch diplomatically suggesting it is due to my lack of time and not my ability bless.Today was a difficult day I felt tired and struggled to get on with the important jobs. Even baking did not lift my spirits. Hopefully tomorrow will be better and brighter. My eldest will be home from Uni tomorrow so I have bought a bulk container of washing detergent ready for the mammoth loads and stocked up the food cupboards. Over 6ft and skinny as a rack he eats for England so we have to be prepared.Almost finished my next book plus now signed off the new cover of the one after that. Things go round so fast. 2011-6-16 17:09:06 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#96239 I have been so frantic today switching from writing to cleaning to gardening and back again I quite forgot the time and what to prepare for dinner. Thankfully a roll of filo pastry was lurking in the back of the fridge so tonight it is roasted red onion tomato and pepper tarts with goats cheese accompanied by new potatoes and lettuce from the garden and some salad bits found in my fridge. At least now I dont have to whizz to the supermarket until tomorrow. I might even treat myself to a glass of wine whilst admiring my freshly mowed garden... dont you just love summer evenings. 2011-6-14 17:28:25 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#96049 I dont know where the days go it does not seem that long since I last blogged but apparently I am pretty useless at keeping up with things. As always life has been frantic. Spent an interesting evening with the team from Yakult a week or so ago. I was really impressed with their research and it was great to hear about the positive health benefits from probiotics.Almost finished my next book but no time to waste as I am straight onto the next I am lucky to have had such positive feedback from my Halogen books thanks so all those who have posted great reviews. 2011-6-12 15:04:26 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#94692 New Potato Homity Pie It is an exciting time when the fresh vegetables are starting to show in the garden. I am a sucker for freshly dug new potatoes cooked with some traditional garden mint and tossed in english butter. With this in mind I thought I would share one of my meals this week Homity Pie. Traditionally english this is perfect for alfresco dining lunchboxes or a cosy supper. It is also a fabulous way of using up any leftover new potatoes. This recipe should serve 4 hungry adults. I use a 10 inch flan dish. 150g Plain Flour I use seeded bread flour as I like the nutty texture 75g cold butter Water 400500g new potatoes quartered 2 onions chopped 300ml full fat milk 36 cloves of garlic crushed depending on your own taste 2 eggs beaten Black pepper Small handful of fresh parsley finely chopped 100150g mature cheddar grated Prepare you pastry first as it then allows some time for the pastry to chill. If you are in a hurry you could consider preparing... 2011-5-24 15:12:44 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#94687 Feeling so much better Yay The music is on and I am having a spring clean whilst singing off key to Adele Sade and Angus amp Julia. The sun is shinning and I am feeling good. I have also managed to sort out my recipe files ready for the new books which is a massive step in the right direction Tomorrow I am off to see a personal shopper. Never done anything like that before but having reached the big 40 I seem to have lost a little confidence on the best thing to wear. A friend mentioned seeing a shopper and she looked fabulous so heres hoping though no doubt I will still end up in jeans most of the timeMy son and I are going to bake blackberry and apple upside down cake later I know it is not in season but yesterday after swimming lessons sons not mine we ventured into Tescos and bought 4 punnets of blackberries reduced to 50p each bargain I have frozen most but kept one for tonight. 2011-5-24 14:27:04 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#94484 Friday was a bit of a hectic day. Drove from Devon to Oxford to appear as the regular foodcookery expert for BBC Radio Oxford. Mum amp Dad came over at the crack of dawn to get my son ready for school so I could leave early enough for a quick meeting with Chris who deals with the web and marketing and PR lovely Katie from the publishers team. I am working alongside Beverley Glock who runs Splat Cookery School we soon hit if off sharing our frustrations with food issues The show involved callers discussing their gardeningcookery tips which was nice though maybe I am way out of touch with Oxford regulars as one caller said his favourite family meal was Mussels umm not sure my budget or kids would opt for that oneAfter the show it was back to the publishers for a grand discussion on forthcoming books. While I was there the lovely Joanne gave me some sneak peaks to future Spring Hill books. I am really excited to see two really fab looking books though wish they were mine. Prepp... 2011-5-22 13:29:12 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#94110 Yesterday was one of those days when I could easily have stayed in bed and ignored the world. Not sure why I felt low but I decided to face the day and battle on. One thing always guaranteed to make me feel better is baking so I decided to literally put all my energy into pounding away at some bread. It certainly worked and I am not going to disclose who I was thinking of when punching the dough A few hours later I had four gorgeous seeded loaves a bit too many for myself and my son so I then found good homes for them.Here is the recipe if you too feel like bashing away your demons500g Seeded bread flour1 sachet of dried yeast approx 7gpinch of saltsprinkle of sugarsmall handful of linseedssmall handful of poppy seedssmall handful of sunflour seedssmall handful of pumpkin seeds200ml milk110ml recently boiled water15g butterCombine all the dried ingredients. Mix the milk water and butter together. Make a hole in the middle of the flour and pour in the liquid.combine well until ... 2011-5-17 09:09:16 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#93988 wow cant believe it has been so long since my last entry I must try harder to blog more regularly. I have spent today baking and catching up on my writing along with doing a little much needed houseworkLots been happening. Been frantic with baking with my mum for local farmers market. We spent 14 hours baking on Friday ready for the market which has been going well. lovely to meet people and to hear some nice comments about our baking. I have been cooking for a lady who is sadly unwell. It has been inspiring to meet her and I look forward to our daily chats when I take down her meals. Her garden is amazing a proper cottage garden with the most fragrant plants. I am in aweWorkwise I am really excited to have been asked to be a regular experts discussing Feeding the Family for BBC Radio Oxford. I will be working with Beverley Glock who runs Splat Cooking. Anyone who helps promote kids in the kitchen certainly gets my vote so I am really looking forward to meeting her. The f... 2011-5-15 20:12:12 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#88384 And Finally...We are in the new house It is all looking wonderful and I am so excited. I will post some photos up soon. The cats are finally allowed out though Charlie keeps running back from the garden to use the litter tray so I have had to hide it. I have spent the last week almost nonstop cooking and baking as I have a new Rayburn a very effective oven and my halogen the choice Things are pretty tight financially as with everyone. Book sales are doing well but unless you are a Jamie Oliver or a JK Rowling you dont necessarily get rich on selling books plus waiting to be paid once a year is a bit of a bind Meanwhile I am trying to get extra work by freelancing with my journalist work but also thinking about venturing into cooking and catering as well as teaching people to cook. I am keen to provide amongst other things gluten free and other special diet cakes and goodies people really struggle in this area plus spending time teaching families how to cook healthy food on a ... 2011-3-4 09:41:22 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#87093 Just returned from cookery club 14 kids aged 510 all gagging to get baking which is great fun if a little hectic Today we made chocolate truffles. It was touch and go whether they would manage this without decorating the whole room in chocolate handprints or each other but we managed it quite well in the end. They really enjoyed making them and they were so yummy 140 truffles made decorated and boxed all within the hour. Here is the recipe excuse the quantities or lack of I am a bit of a chuck it in and see personCrumbled up christmas puddingorange juicechocolate chipsmelted dark chocolatecocoa pops optional but gives crunch which kids loveMash the christmas pudding as best you can before adding around 100150ml of orange juice for adults I use a few splashes of orange rum delicious. Add the chocolate chips approx 100150g and a few handfuls of cocoa pops before stirring in the melted chocolate. combine well. Roll into tiny balls and pop into little cases. If you want to be f... 2011-2-16 18:54:04 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#86974 what a week I am ashamed to say that my diet and cooking has taken rather a back seat this week partly because most of my kitchen and pantry is now in boxes even my slow cooker has been packed by a kind hearted volunteer but sadly is now lost in a sea of boxes. After writing all day sorting out my son and finally thinking about dinner we have been grabbing the easiest and nearest choice thank goodness for baked beans My son thinks this is all very exciting and is now pushing the boundaries by suggesting all sorts of unhealthy food hoping he has got me at a vulnerable time and I might somehow agree to whatever nasty he is currently craving. I have been here before. Feeling like the mother from hell I have on occasion given in to such whims only to find the coveted food half eaten and abandoned with him declaring it tastes funny.I look like something the cat has dragged in and kindhearted mums waiting at the school gates have enquired about my health a sure sign I am looking far fr... 2011-2-15 13:46:27 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#86798 Finally been given a completion date on the new house so looks like the move will be within the next week. Very excited as fed up with living in a house full of cardboard boxes. Cant wait to get all my lovely kitchen items back on display. The kitchen is going to be the hub of the home with a lovely oilfired range and of course my halogen oven taking pride of place. My publishers are keen to take some photos of my and the family cooking and eating together which should be lovely. I am also keen to take photos of new recipes and post them here.My passion for vintage shabby chic has gone into overdrive and I have been shamelessly purchasing lots of goodies from ebay and local junk emporiums. I have a lovely set of 25cm high letters all done in vintage fabrics spelling out COOK to go on my wall above the range. I am saving up to purchase a KitchenAid mixer as much as I adore my 1960s orange kenwood which only cost me 16310 at the bootsale my white 1970s Kenwood and my pair of sunbea... 2011-2-12 17:53:26 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#85950 had great plans for today cracking on with more of my Cooking for Two book as the deadline is almost upon me and finishing a couple of articles but so far and it is 6.15pm already I have managed none of this. Instead the day has been spent packing painting and dumping clutter. I am moving in less than two weeks so it does need to be done but it is causing havoc with my working life. I think I have a problem with cook books and might be an addict I have already filled 8 boxes and only about half way through packing them all. I cant bear to throw any away some are really old circ 18801920 and are very special. I also have lots of notebooks I have found over the years from family friends and even bootsales. There is something amazing about handwritten recipes especially those written years ago often with ink pen and the most amazing handwriting. My favourite books at the moment are my 1960s and 70s Good Housekeeping Hamlyn and Marguerite Patterns. I bought a great book last mon... 2011-2-1 18:10:30 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#85862 Wow it has been far too long since I blogged Things have been a bit hectic in my personal life moved into a new cottage and things not worked out but thankfully completing on a lovely house in a few weeks so finally we will be settled the first time since July. On the work side my books have been doing well especially Everyday Halogen Oven Cookbook which has been in the top 100 of Amazon sales for weeks and in the top 20 of food and drink since its release last Autumn. I am thrilled that people are discovering how amazing Halogen ovens really are. I use mine every day and would really struggle without it in my kitchen. I think it is the only gadget I have bought for my kitchen which has really become invaluable. Many other new items icecream maker panini machine and my retro inspired soda stream have all been relegated to the cupboard under the stairs where they will gather dust until I decide to part with them yet my Halogen presides over my kitchen giving off a lovely warm ... 2011-1-31 19:54:23 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#75972 It has been an exhausting week. My eldest has flown the nest and is now enjoying freshers week at university. Sunday was a very emotional day delivering him and then having to leave and make the 400 mile journey home alone. Back to reality now. Busy with my columns just starting a new ethical money saving column in Kindred Spirit which will be exciting though you wont see it in the shops until the new year. Book wise I have started a healthy eating book so hopefully i can shift some of the unwanted pounds I put on when creating the baking book this summerMy Every Day Halogen Oven Cookbook seems to be doing well. Fingers crossed it continues. Initial sales figures look very promising and reviews seem to be favourable. It is a great feeling to know that people like what you have produced. Would love to do some workshops in the future. 2010-9-21 10:01:05 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#74959 what started as a gloomy day finished in sunshine. I was finally able to start on my next book. It has been so hard to get organised in my new home. Until my eldest moves to Uni in two weeks I am without office space so working in a confined space without the comfort of my books favourite chair or normal paraphernalia I have just discovered is so vital. I am quite excited to get back to the health writing. I love baking cooking and creating tasty dishes but my real passion is helping people with their health problems. If I can show people they can cook lovely food whilst following a health regime and sticking to a budget I am a happy bunny. That really was what Eat Well Spend Less was all about. So many families struggle financially and have the most terrible diets. The book wanted to highlight how you can eat a healthy diet and save money with recipes from 17p a portion it definitely proved that point. To make it easier each recipe has price per portion and price per recip... 2010-9-7 20:20:25 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#74780 On Friday the weekend looked long and gloomy. Bad news made me cancel my plans of visiting friends and spend the weekend at home licking my wounds. The ironic thing is the weekend turned out to be just what I needed. Yesterday was spent relaxing watching trash TV and catching up on some longawaited reading. Today much more of the same followed by a nice baking afternoon and a real family Sunday. Just when you thought the world was against you you find all that matters is family friends and a slice of lemon drizzle sponge.225g Butter225g Sugar4 eggszest of two lemons225g plain flour sifted1 dessertspoon baking powder sifted25g butter30g cream cheeseicing sugarlemon curdbeat the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy dont over beatadd the beaten eggs gradually if it looks like it will start to curdle add a spoonful of the sifted flour.add the lemon zest before adding the sifted flour and baking powder. combine well.place in two lined sponge tins and bake in preheat oven 190c... 2010-9-5 21:52:58 http://www.sarahflower.co.uk/page2.htm#74405 School holidays nearly over and a change of routine for us all. My youngest off to school tomorrow and my eldest planning the start of his university life. I have been busy this summer completing my Perfect Baking in your Halogen Oven Cookbook. It has been wonderful to relive the many memories of my childhood through baking. The book is as far removed as it can be from anything nutritional but baking has always been a huge passion of mine and I like to indulge. I am a firm believer in home cooking. This will hit the shops in December.My mum recently celebrated her birthday and I had the pleasure of baking all the food. Lots of cupcakes cakes iced buns and savouries for everyone to enjoy. I would love to open a tea room or even try to start a little business making homecooked foods for people that may be too busy to bother. I will try to post some pictures when I can.My next challenge is a book for those suffering from ill health so definitely back on the nutritional and health... 2010-9-1 20:11:35