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Captain!!

I am now the proud Captain of the Mayo High School Colorguard! I am extremely happy and lucky to have such amazing guardies and an awesome Director!

Jun 1st

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients 125g/4½oz butter 500g/1lb 2oz dark brown sugar 120ml/4fl oz milk 250g/9oz crunchy peanut butter 1 vanilla pod, seeds only 300g/10½oz icing sugar Preparation method Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to the boil for 2-3 minutes, without stirring. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut...

May 31st

innig-gaudioso asked: You need to stop making these posts or like make me these foods man. D:

May 31st

Rocky Road Crunch Bars

Ingredients 125g/4½oz soft unsalted butter 300g/10½oz best-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces 3 tbsp golden syrup 200g/7¼oz rich tea biscuits 100g/3½oz mini marshmallows 2 tsp icing sugar, to dust Preparation method Heat the butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a heavy-based saucepan over a gentle heat. Remove from the heat, scoop out about 125ml/4½fl oz of the...

May 31st

Chocolate Cola Cake

Ingredients 250g/9oz self-raising flour 300g/10½oz golden caster sugar 3 heaped tbsp cocoa generous pinch bicarbonate of soda 250g/9oz butter 250ml/8½fl oz cola drink 125ml/4¼fl oz milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract For the topping 100g/3½oz butter 2 tbsp cola drink 2 tbsp cocoa 200g/7oz icing sugar To serve caramel chocolate bar (king...

May 31st

Raspberry and Cherries Jubilee Trifle

Ingredients 10 boudoir (sponge) biscuits 2 x 250g/9oz punnets of cherries, stoned 5 tbsp cherry brandy or crème de cassis 2 x 125g raspberries, washed 4 meringue nests, crushed 1 litre/1¾ pint ready-made custard 400ml/13fl oz double cream, lightly whipped 110g/4oz dark chocolate, grated 55g/2oz toasted flaked almonds Preparation method Choose a large glass...

May 31st

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Food!

Sorry for all the food blogging. I think I should make a seperate page just for recipes XD.

May 31st

Crown Layered Pavlova

Ingredients 6 free-range egg whites pinch salt 350g/12oz caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white wine vinegar For the filling 600ml/20fl oz double cream, whipped until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed 250g/9oz strawberries, hulled 250g/9oz blueberries crystallised flowers, to decorate (see Top recipe tip below) icing sugar, for dusting Preparation...

May 31st

Brandy Snaps

Ingredients For the brandy snaps 55g/2oz butter 55g/2oz demerara sugar 55g/2oz golden syrup 50g/1¾oz plain flour ½ level tsp ground ginger ½ tsp lemon juice Preparation method Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line two baking trays with baking parchment then oil a thickish handle of a wooden spoon and lay it on a cooling rack. Measure the butter, sugar and syrup into a...

May 31st

Lavendar Cream Meringues

Ingredients 3-4 fresh unsprayed lavender stems, flowers only 2 large free-range egg whites 100g/3½oz caster sugar 1-2 drops of red food colouring, mixed with 1-2 drops of blue food colouring (optional) 150ml/5fl oz double cream ½ tbsp icing sugar Preparation method Preheat the oven to 130C/250F/Gas ½. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Grind the lavender flowers...

May 31st

Mini Victorian Sandwhiches

Ingredients For the jam 450g/1lb strawberries, chopped 300g/10½oz jam sugar For the sponge 225g/8oz self-raising flour 4 free-range eggs 225g/8oz caster sugar 225g/8oz margarine vanilla extract For the buttercream 250g/9oz icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 65g/2¼oz butter 1 tbsp milk Preparation method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Line two Swiss roll...

May 31st

Blueberry and Lemon Traybake

Ingredients 125g/4½oz butter, softened 225g/8oz caster sugar 2 free-range eggs 250g/9oz soured cream 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice 300g/10½oz self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 150g/5½oz blueberries For the cream cheese topping 50g/2oz butter, softened 300g/10½oz icing sugar, sieved, plus extra for dusting 200g/7oz cream cheese 1-2 tbsp lemon juice ...

May 31st

Union Jack Cake

Ingredients For the cake 175g/6oz softened butter, plus extra for greasing 175g/6oz caster sugar 3 free-range eggs 175g/6oz self-raising flour ½ tsp vanilla extract blue food colouring For the filling 300g/10½ icing sugar 150g/5¼oz butter, softened 6 tbsp good-quality strawberry jam For the covering 500g/1lb 2oz white, ready-made marzipan 2-3 tbsp icing sugar,...

May 31st

Iced Lemon Curd Cake

Ingredients For the cake 1 lemon, zest only, grated 1 tbsp lemon juice 175g/6oz self-raising flour, sifted 1 level tsp baking powder 175g/6oz butter, at room temperature 175g/6oz caster sugar 3 eggs For the lemon curd 1 large juicy lemon, grated zest and juice only 75g/3oz caster sugar 2 eggs 50g/2oz unsalted butter For the icing 1 large lemon,...

May 31st