The saying ‘you
never know what’s around the corner’ has proved to be quite true for
me. I’ve just spent 3 days in hospital undergoing unexpected major surgery.
Pleased to say that I am now progressing well at home.
When the anaesthetist and the team were getting me ready for the
‘big sleep’, I started a discussion about the appeal of traditional baking - the simple recipes, the flavour of spices such as cinnamon and ginger together with
reduced sugar, as Grandma did in times of austerity and rationing. I soon discovered
the team’s favourite cakes.
Chocolate Cake
Victoria Sandwich
Coffee Cake
All this cake certainly took my mind off things as I drifted off
into a world of baking bliss.
Back home, I’ve been having lots of R 'n' R. In fact I’m
only allowed to lift no more than a cup of tea. Luckily, a good friend brought
me some scrummy homemade scones. It just reminds me how putting the kettle on
for a cup of tea and a piece of cake helps deal with all manner of life’s
difficulties. And it's so much better if it’s lovingly homemade.
Here's Grandma’s recipe for perfect Scones.
I like different varieties but my favourites are fruit scones. Which are your
favourites - apple and cinnamon, cherry, cheese.... so many to choose
from?