This afternoon we've been making ice lollies to celebrate the return of the sunshine..... I know it's not exactly Summer yet but after the cold, dark winter we've had the I'm going to make the most of what we have got!We made pineapple ice lollies first using two tins of value pineapple chunks (13p each) and some lemonade.Master Frugal helped me to blend the pineapple chucks, saving a few for later.Then we poured the blended mix into a jug, topped up to a pint with lemonade and added the last of the pineapple chunks.We poured the mix into our ice lolly holders and put them in … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies….
Today is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day - Really it is, it says so here.So in honour of this special day we've made peanut butter cookies....It has got to be the simplest recipe in the world and I know that I always say this but this time it's the simplest recipe ever. Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 cup sugar 1 eggHere's Miss Frugal's recipe notes.Literally, all you do is mix it up and blob it onto a greased baking tray. Cook it for 7 - 10 minutes in an oven set to about 180 cWe made a vlog of Miss Frugal making the cookies … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Puddings…. Part 2
I blogged about my unsuccesful Yorkshire Puddings a while back (here) and I thought I would share today's attempt with you as Miss Frugal decided to try her hand at making them this afternoon.We used the same recipe as always, which is 100g plain flour, 2 eggs and half a pint of milk but I think Miss Frugal has the magic touch because she managed to make these beauties:I think she's the next Nigella ;-) … [Read more...]
Cake in a Cup….
This is not just any cake in a mug - it's a five minute chocolate cake in a mug. But.... Before we go any further, I'll be honest and tell you that it is not the best chocolate cake I've ever made but it's definately the quickest and easiest one. Ingredients 4 tablespoons plain flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarineA few drops of vanilla essenceMix together the flour, sugar and cocoa and add the egg, milk, butter and vanilla essence.When you're done, pour the mixture into a mug, the bigger mug the better, … [Read more...]
Cupcake Challenge….
After reading about English Mum's Cupcake Challenge and looking at the lovely cakes that others had made, I decided that I fancied trying my hand at making some tasty little works of art.However, as usual in the Frugal House, things didn't quite go according to plan. It beats me how everyone makes their cupcake icing look so perfect and why is it when I want my cakes to be quite flat on top they come out huuuuge?We decided to make mini carrot cakes using the recipe that I followed last weekend (here). We didn't have any lemons in so I thought we would use lime for the … [Read more...]
Yummy Carrot Cake….
I normally bake with Miss Frugal because (a) she loves to make things, (b) she is at the age where she is able to do things for herself and (c) she doesn't try and eat everything in sight every time I turn around. Yesterday, however, my baking buddy deserted me to go to her friends for a sleepover so I was left with Master Frugal to be my helpful assistant. To be honest he was more of a hindrance than a help but he had fun so it doesn't really matter if he ate more of the mix than I managed to get in the oven!I've never made a carrot cake before and was really surprised by how moist and yummy … [Read more...]
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