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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This recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns is my late mother’s recipe, and is one that she always used at Easter.

A Classic Yeasted Hot Cross Bun Recipe

Today’s recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns has been shared on Lavender & Lovage before, but many years ago.

However, I decided it was time to give the photos a makeover, as well as sharing a new and more uptodate printable recipe card.

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I made this Cheese & Spring Onion Soda bread for St Patrick’s Day, which was on the 17th March. It would also be perfect for Easter Tea

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My last Christmas inspired recipe is for Fruity Aromatic Slow Cooker Ham (Gammon). This lovely baked ham recipe is simplicity itself.

A Fabulous Slow Cooked Ham with Aromatic Spices and Fruit

My last Christmas inspired recipe is for Fruity Aromatic Slow Cooker Ham (Gammon). This lovely baked ham recipe is simplicity itself and the results are spectactular.

It’s a lesson in how to transform a piece of supermarket ham/gammon into a delicious festive meal…..and for ease, you cook this in your slow cooker, or on the slow cooker setting of a multi-cooker, such as a Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot or Crock Pot.

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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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English Strawberries & Cream Coronation Trifle – a delicious summery trifle with fresh strawberries, sherry soaked cake, custard & cream.

Perfect for Coronation Street Parties, Sunday Tea Time and Just Because!

English Strawberries & Cream Coronation Trifle; a delicious summery trifle that’s made with fresh English strawberries, cream sherry soaked cake, creamy custard & whipped cream, decorated with more fresh strawberries & toasted flaked almonds.

I’ve called this a Coronation Trifle, as the King’s Coronation is in May, the start of English strawberry season, but, you can of course make this for any other special occasion, or as a dessert for Sunday afternoon tea.

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10 Interesting Holiday Ideas for Summer – Summer season is nearly upon us, and it’s time to drop our work for a few weeks and relax.

Summer season is nearly upon us, and it’s time to drop our work for a few weeks and relax. Summer holidays should not be underestimated. We spend most of the year working and living every day, often forgetting to take time for ourselves.

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A selection of Easter Baking Recipes that will delight all your family and friends. From glorious gateaux, & hot cross buns to lemon tray bakes, I have shared some of my favourite recipes for you in one place.

Confetti Funfetti Chiffon Cake for Easter Sunday Tea

And some Easter Sunday Tea Tray Supper Recipes

A selection of Easter Baking Recipes that will delight all your family and friends.

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My recipe for Ninja Pressure Cooker Ham (Gammon) is a fabulous way to cook a large joint of ham, or gammon, in just 1 hour.

For Easter, Summer Buffets and Christmas

My recipe for Ninja Pressure Cooker Ham (Gammon) is a fabulous way to cook a large joint of ham, or gammon, in just 1 hour.

Still meltingly tender and infused with aromatics, this method is not just quick, but it saves on energy costs too.

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Today’s recipe is for Coventry God Cakes, a traditional regional recipe from The Midlands in England, these have only 4 ingredients in them.

Also Known as Coventry Godcakes

Today’s recipe is for Coventry God Cakes, a traditional regional recipe from The Midlands in England.

These triangular puff pastry pies are filled with mincemeat, with an optional slug of rum added, and are baked with an egg white and sugar coated glaze.

Traditionally given by godparents to their god children on their confirmation, or at Easter, the triangular shape and markings is said to represent The Holy Trinity.

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