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Let`s talk about scones
They are one of the easiest things to make & are extremely versatile. They can be baked, fried, grilled, bbqd over a fire, microwaved, floated on the top of soups & stews, used as topping for shepherds pie etc. You could even eat them raw, if desperate, none of the ingredients has to be cooked – but tastes better that way.
A basic scone mix uses 4 times as much flour as fat, then add milk to form a dough. A pinch of salt helps the flavour.
So 500gms flour to 125gms of butter, marge or cooking fat.
If you use plain flour then add baking powder – instructions on packet. If you use self-raising powder you can add a little baking powder as well to give a higher rise.(or a beaten egg is nice)
Put the flour, baking powder & salt into a bowl. Cut the fat into little pieces & rub them into the flour until the mix looks like fine breadcrumbs. Now , very gradually, add milk to the mix until it binds together to make dough. Shape into balls & flatten them for cooking in your chosen fashion.

You can add almost anything you like to the basic mix – tomato puree, herbs, paprika, any kind of chopped or dried fruit in small pieces (but roll them in a little flour), grated cheese, marmite, let your imagination run free 😊
You can make potato scones by using half mashed potato & half flour – add 2 teaspoons baking powder.
You can make oaty scones by using half oats & half flour – add 2 teaspoons baking powder.
Experiment a little & enjoy the results

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Turmeric balls
A delicious snack with health benefits, these balls are loosely based on a traditional Ayurvedic preparation of turmeric and honey. They offer a simple way to introduce the antioxidant-rich super spice into your diet

2 tsp high-quality turmeric powder (or freshly grated turmeric)
1 tbsp set/thick honey
1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp ground almonds, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp coconut oil

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together to form a stiff paste.
Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a chickpea, then coat with a dusting of ground almonds.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Eat 1–2 balls daily.

HEALTH BENEFITS
Turmeric has long been used throughout Asia with mentions of the herb dating as far back as 4,000 years. Traditionally it was used as a digestive and to promote longevity. It is rich in antioxidants and recent research shows it can lessen the effects of oxidation damage. Incorporate it into your diet to reduce inflammation in chronic conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism and in skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Turmeric has also been shown to lower cholesterol.