tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post3229131717316403573..comments2023-10-07T22:03:43.897+01:00Comments on I live, I love, I craft, I am me...: Gentle joy and ginger flapjackskjsutcliffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-88547878746806038522021-02-05T10:07:15.216+00:002021-02-05T10:07:15.216+00:00Thank you. :-)Thank you. :-)Mad Englishwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007656187981921211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-9626938792197967222021-02-03T15:21:30.901+00:002021-02-03T15:21:30.901+00:00I think the only thing I can really make are crumb...I think the only thing I can really make are crumbles. I just need practice I think, though funnily enough I never really get the urge to cook or bake..I do love ginger though, so you never know, I may be tempted to make something gingery soon. :)shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865141472266504951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-24934880980822684152021-02-03T13:15:52.376+00:002021-02-03T13:15:52.376+00:00We used to make AnZacs in Africa, it was years bef...We used to make AnZacs in Africa, it was years before I found out it was an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps :D kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-32208219002390726372021-02-03T13:14:07.522+00:002021-02-03T13:14:07.522+00:00I agree, I like mixed spice but it does not have t...I agree, I like mixed spice but it does not have the same punchy flavour as ginger :)kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-73232662694270567662021-02-03T13:13:17.520+00:002021-02-03T13:13:17.520+00:00Apple crumble is my other half's favourite pud...Apple crumble is my other half's favourite pud to make, he loves piling on the oaty crumbly topping. The flapjacks with a bit of tweaking will be better less sweet - shall have to experiment. kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-58930995534717252952021-02-03T09:03:38.186+00:002021-02-03T09:03:38.186+00:00I've been making apple crumbles recently as I ...I've been making apple crumbles recently as I do every winter, using the many apples from my partner's mother's garden. <br /><br />The ginger flapjacks look delicious (though probably too sweet for me). <br /><br />Moss is a lovely looking dog. Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-3848456848597741252021-02-02T22:12:37.194+00:002021-02-02T22:12:37.194+00:00Last week I made my old recipe for ginger and date...Last week I made my old recipe for ginger and date flapjacks which everybody loves but just for a change I used mixed spice instead of ginger. Still good but I prefer the ginger. I also treated us to a homemade carrot cake with cheese frosting using a new recipe. Its delicious so when I can get to see DD I will make it again to share. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-16047054484096555722021-02-02T20:36:22.176+00:002021-02-02T20:36:22.176+00:00The walk sounded amazing as does your descriptive ...The walk sounded amazing as does your descriptive prose to go with the photos. Clever you with the St. Brigid's Cross. We make Anzac slice/biscuits which are similar without the ginger & possibly less sweet & definitely no icing/topping. I only occasionally add frosting these days, but my last post had baking in it too. Take care, stay safe & warm and huggles.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-74250093038638958242021-02-02T18:53:13.529+00:002021-02-02T18:53:13.529+00:00Thank you on both accounts😊🐾Thank you on both accounts😊🐾kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-67825338313285200342021-02-02T14:56:36.136+00:002021-02-02T14:56:36.136+00:00The ginger flapjacks look scrumptious, and the pho...The ginger flapjacks look scrumptious, and the photo of Moss is just gorgeous :-)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-55840487377914176202021-02-02T14:49:55.946+00:002021-02-02T14:49:55.946+00:00Thank you Fil, hope you find some rushes soon or h...Thank you Fil, hope you find some rushes soon or have that promised one made for you ❤️kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-52439272470547748752021-02-02T13:25:34.224+00:002021-02-02T13:25:34.224+00:00my word - that is a sweet tooth indeed!my word - that is a sweet tooth indeed!kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-12139040208861751812021-02-02T13:25:12.553+00:002021-02-02T13:25:12.553+00:00If it was just me, no baking would occur - but wit...If it was just me, no baking would occur - but with my hollow legged husband and son hanging around like half starved strays, baking it is then!kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-82428329795021480162021-02-02T13:24:23.477+00:002021-02-02T13:24:23.477+00:00I certainly agree with the sweet stuff (a tad exce...I certainly agree with the sweet stuff (a tad excessive) however our favourite flapjack recipe comes out of a book called 'Best ever three and four indredients'. Their chewy flapjacks are easy and not too sweet.<br />50g sugar, 150g syrup, 250g oats, 175g butter. melt butter, sugar, syrup, add oats, mix well, flatten into tin and back at 180deg c for about 15-20 mins - cool slightly before cutting.kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-30591252660210646822021-02-02T12:33:27.125+00:002021-02-02T12:33:27.125+00:00Your Brigid's Cross is lovely Kate - I couldn&...Your Brigid's Cross is lovely Kate - I couldn't find any rushes but have been promised a new cross. <br />I've not tried ginger bread before - might have a go at this. Your posts continue to inspire:)Filhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027496923235464642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-46308518865106823132021-02-02T12:09:37.254+00:002021-02-02T12:09:37.254+00:00We love ginger, which is why I gave these a try, t...We love ginger, which is why I gave these a try, the comments all waffled on how popular they were. However, with alterations (as in ditch the topping) I think they will work - will report back :D xkjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-88762381070049291962021-02-02T12:08:42.364+00:002021-02-02T12:08:42.364+00:00We love ginger which is why I tried this recipe - ...We love ginger which is why I tried this recipe - it is the topping that was the final straw but with alterations, it has promise - our snow is now fast becoming slush thanks to the rain xkjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-17475357565048055942021-02-02T12:07:44.081+00:002021-02-02T12:07:44.081+00:00We've done the same, found something lurking a...We've done the same, found something lurking at the back, made it then realised that it potentially was as old as the ark! oh well, we survived haha!kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-89188880303201852592021-02-02T12:07:02.262+00:002021-02-02T12:07:02.262+00:00Hello back! Lovely to meet you :) Definitely a lif...Hello back! Lovely to meet you :) Definitely a life time on the hips version of the flap jack! kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-39912063443862526902021-02-02T11:36:09.515+00:002021-02-02T11:36:09.515+00:00I made my granny's recipe ginger cake - I hadn...I made my granny's recipe ginger cake - I hadn't made it for ages and it was delicious! I have found a similar vegan version, so that's next on the list. We've had snow too, but it's melting quite fast.<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-52377539020100293272021-02-02T10:53:20.586+00:002021-02-02T10:53:20.586+00:00I "discovered" a packet of carrot cake m...I "discovered" a packet of carrot cake mix in the cupboard (quite old and out of date) no idea why/when I bought it but mixed it up anyway and it's actually very light and fluffy - daren't read the ingredients list!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-86392922531602352622021-02-02T10:43:57.848+00:002021-02-02T10:43:57.848+00:00Hello!
What a lovely idea the Brigid's Cross....Hello!<br /><br />What a lovely idea the Brigid's Cross. And, today, it is Candlemas with a light to guide us through the days and nights of February.<br /><br />Your flapjacks look as if they may qualify for sugar rush of the year awards.... a minute on the lips and a lifetime on the hips as they say.<br /><br />We found you via Lynn...Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-18577234554638572582021-02-02T10:24:50.711+00:002021-02-02T10:24:50.711+00:00Not sure I fancy ginger flapjacks! Flapjacks, yes...Not sure I fancy ginger flapjacks! Flapjacks, yes please. I too am not baking much at the moment, just eating what there is the freezer, eg, flapjack, mince pies, light fruit cake. xThreads through my lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727102938455568946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-1079143475623944292021-02-02T10:07:53.749+00:002021-02-02T10:07:53.749+00:00There does look to be rather a lot of sweet stuff ...There does look to be rather a lot of sweet stuff in the ingredients of the flapjacks. Pity, as I've got some porridge oats to use up and was looking for a recipe. I shall bear your experience in mind. I find in most recipes (and jam) you can cut the sugar in half and they still taste fine. Leaving off the topping sounds like a good idea. Your walk on the moors sounds lovely. We still have wet, windy, grey, muddy weather but it can't last for ever. Love the reed cross. (I've been having trouble commenting so you may receive this more than once!)Mad Englishwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007656187981921211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671225480721447118.post-78130818984228770772021-02-02T09:48:13.048+00:002021-02-02T09:48:13.048+00:00I dare not bake as I’d scoff the lot and added to ...I dare not bake as I’d scoff the lot and added to the beautiful patisseries and cakes we buy from our local market I’d be like a house end. So I content myself with cooking and enjoy that except Fridays I give myself off and leave Philip to do tea. It’s always the same - beans on toast, I don’t care as long as someone else has made it haha.<br />Mind how you go in the snow. Thanks for popping by my blog xLynn Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683485991861662348noreply@blogger.com