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Old fashioned lemonade is a refreshing drink that is not fizzy but more zingy than the carbonated pop variety you can buy in supermarkets today.   It is very cheap and easy to make and is a great way of getting kids involved in cooking. Ingredients 5 unwaxed lemons 125g sugar 2 pints of water Sprig of fresh mint (optional) Instructions 1. Peel the 5 lemons (save the lemons for the end of the process!) and add the peelings to a large saucepan with the water.2. Add the sugar to the water and boil the peel, sugar and water mix until

Don’t panic, this cake won’t leave you rushing for a glass of water because your mouth is on fire. The chilli along with the other spices just gives this cake a well rounded warmth that makes in so moreish that you won’t be able to leave it alone. Ingredients 175g softened unsalted butter 175g caster sugar 175g plain flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 3 carrots (grated) 2 eggs 1 tablespoon of orange juice 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder a handful of sliced almonds for the topping a little icing sugar

So, as you know, I do love a bit of cake 😉 Especially cakes that taste good and are quick to make and this recipe is both!  It certainly isn’t a pretty cake, it’s not meant to be, it’s just meant to be quick and tasty! Chloe (my youngest) has great fun making these after school for a quick warming sweet treat 😉 You can even add all the ingredients to a tub or container and take them with you to work – sneaky. Make all your colleagues jealous when you walk in with a homemade chocolate cake that you