Today’s recipe for Bunny on the Lawn isn’t so much a recipe, but an idea with a simple method, it was popular party food in the 60’s and 70’s

Retro Party Food for Children and Adults

Today’s recipe for Bunny on the Lawn isn’t so much a recipe, but an idea along with a simple method.

Beloved of old-fashioned children’s birthday parties, I made and served this on Easter Sunday, as a delectable retro desssert.

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My recipe today for Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches is a family favourite, and one that my late parents loved.

Another Retro Revival Recipe

My recipe today for Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches is a family favourite, and one that my late parents and both sets of grandparents loved.

These Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches were made most Sundays for afternoon tea, or for the Sunday Tea Tray.

They were special enough to grace the table at other occasions too, such as birthday parties, Christmas, Easter and when we had guests for Sunday tea.

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My recipe today for Fantasy Fairy Cakes is a simple one. Dainty little cakes are decorated with vanilla buttercream and assorted sweeties.

For Children’s Birthday Parties, Sunday Tea and the School Lunchbox

My recipe today for Fantasy Fairy Cakes is a simple one, but also a fun one. Dainty little fairy cakes are decorated with vanilla buttercream and an assortment of sweeties.

I remember my mum making Fancies this way, and they were always a welcome addition to any Sunday afternoon tea, or if I was lucky, in the school lunch box.

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The Queen’s Scotch Pancakes (Drop Scones) – Queen Elizabeth II loved these little pancakes, as did President Eisenhower when he was staying at Balmoral as a guest of the Queen.

A Recipe in Memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Like thousands of other British people, I was quite simply heatbroken to hear of our lovely Queen’s passing last week, on Thursday the 8th September.

I posted a simple comment and the above photo of the late monarch on my Instagram page, and then over the last week I have been reflecting on what she meant to me.

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Today’s recipe for Vanilla Butterfly Cakes is one from my very favourite cookery book, a little scuffed and much thumbed Be-Ro book.

*Printable Recipe at the end of the post*

Dainty Little Cakes – Perfect for Children’s Birthday Parties

Jelly and icecream, meat paste sandwiches, little waxed paper bowls of trifle with jelly, a jolly birthday cake, bowls of crisps and a plate of Vanilla Butterfly Cakes.

These were the birthday party teas I remember when I was little.

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Easter Cakes, Bakes and Hot Cross Buns – A selection of recipes to grace your Easter Table, from breakfast, through to afternoon and high tea.

Confetti Funfetti Chiffon Cake for Easter Sunday Tea

Some Fabulous Traditional Recipes for Easter

I find myself rather astonished to realise that Easter is only two weeks away now, it seems to have crept up on me rather suddenly! So, it’s time to think about Easter Cakes, Bakes and Hot Cross Buns.

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These pretty little Lemon Curd Fairy Cakes are so easy to make, and even easier to eat! They are made with a Victoria sponge cake recipe, with added lemon zest, lemon buttercream and lemon curd.

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Old-Fashioned Traditional Fairy Cakes for Easter Baking

These pretty little Lemon Curd Fairy Cakes are so easy to make, and even easier to eat!

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Old-Fashioned Milk Chocolate Cake was one of my mum’s favourite cakes to make. She used to make one every Sunday for Sunday tea.

Baking with Be-Ro for Mothering Sunday (Mother’s Day)

Old-Fashioned Milk Chocolate Cake was one of my mum’s favourite cakes to make. She used to make one every Sunday for Sunday tea, and decorate it with walnuts, which added a delightful nuttiness to the cake, and which goes so well with chocolate.

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This recipe for SPAM® & Eggs Sandwich Filling would make the perfect sarnies for a special VE Day party or afternoon tea.

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Using an Iconic Wartime Ingredient for VE Day 75

This recipe for SPAM® & Eggs Sandwich Filling would make the perfect sarnies for a special VE Day party or afternoon tea. Based on a recipe on the SPAM® UK website, this sandwich filling is made from 100% store cupboard ingredients, and is absolutely delicious.

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These Chocolate Crispy Cakes are based on a recipe from a Wartime recipe book that was issued by the W.V.S, and would be perfect for a VE Day Party.

The Perfect Recipe for a VE Day 75 Stay at Home Party

These Chocolate Crispy Cakes are based on a recipe from a Wartime recipe book that was issued by the W.V.S. In the booklet that was printed in 1941, these little cakes were called Chocolate Crisplets, and were made with just two ingredients, un-rationed chocolate spread and breakfast cereal.

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