Based on the wonderful MaryBerry’s recipe in her timeless Fast Cakes, this is a real teatime treat. The floral notes of the lavender give the classic shortbread a scented twist
Given that lavender flowers are in short supply in March, necessity became the mother of invention. When you gather up the leftovers and roll them out again, try not to over-knead it, as the final result isn’t as good (what MaryBerry would described as “overworked” – you know the feeling
Cardamom Rose Cake with Orange Drizzle by Karen of Lavender and Lovage. these lemon flavoured biscuits are made with a spread of a mixture of cream, rolled oats and lemon curd, which gives a rich, chewy topping when baked – a lovely contrast to the crisp shortbread
One of my favourite entries for this month's Tea Time Treat Challenge, because I'm inherently biased, are these heart shaped Welsh Cakes, which will bring such comfort and cheer any day of the year and arrive courtesy of the wonderful Karen from Lavender and Lovage
Lavender and Lovage. CARAMEL SHORTCAKE (MILLIONAIRE’S SHORTBREAD) by Christina of Christina’s Cucina. Corina based this recipe on a MaryBerry’s recipe in the Baking Bible in the Baking for Children chapter, but used different quantities of ingredients and different types of sugar and flour
and here's darling Karen from Lavender and Lovage with a nicely frugal Roast Chicken and Ham Pie with a Suet Pudding taken randomly from the rather cosy sounding Traditional Farmhouse Fare
