From BBC Food Prepare less than 30 mins; Cook 10 to 30 mins Makes 18 cookies Dietary Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian These vegan oatmeal and raisin cookies are quick to make for a snack emergency. They are the perfect balance of chewy in the centre and crisp at the edges. Ingredients 100g/3½oz spelt, wholemeal […]
From the BBC Prepare less than 30 mins; Cook 10 to 30 mins Makes 10 Dietary Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian These dairy-free, flourless cookies are perfect for vegans and those following a gluten-free diet. Ingredients 150g/5oz ground almonds 1 tbsp arrowroot ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tbsp honey ½ tsp […]
Paul Hollywood, The Great British Bake-off Ingredients 250g/9oz plain wholemeal flour 250g/9oz plain white flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 420ml/15fl oz buttermilk (or whey) extra flour for dusting Method Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. In a large bowl, mix together the two types of flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. […]
Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ginger 1 pint stock Salt & pepper lemon juice 1 Tbsp snipped chives Method 1. Fry veg 10 min until onion is soft 2. Add spices & cook, stirring 1 minute […]
from the Soup Bible This is simple to prepare yet full of flavour. It is sometimes made with soured cream and cream cheese. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 30 ml/2 tbsp oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 450 g/1 lb/2 cups sweetcorn kernels, thawed if frozen 750 ml/1 pints/3 cups chicken stock […]
MAY is a month of vibrant transformation. All around us, nature springs to life – flowers bloom, trees bud, and gardens awaken from their winter rest. It’s a season that invites us to pause and reflect on God’s faithfulness. Just as He orchestrates the change of seasons, He is also carefully at work in the […]
Andy Bond, St Frances Mackworth, Derby Jon Tyson used this phrase talking about prayer, but I think it also applies to life more generally. All of us are being shaped/formed/discipled by someone and something. We are all changing year by year for better or worse. I am sure there are a mixture of feelings for 2024, […]
lan Toone, lay member of New Life Church Derby AS one year closes and another dawns, the transition provides a natural pause for reflection and renewal. It is an opportunity to look back on the blessings and challenges of the past year, offering gratitude to God for His faithfulness, and to prayerfully consider what lies […]
Matthew Hyde 20.12.24 I write this as we come to the end of another year, and amidst the absolute scheduling carnage that is the Christmas season, I’ve allowed myself some moments of reflection. Because over the last twelve months, there has been a common theme among the Christian communities I’m part of, a push to […]
Posted on November 1, 2024 Matt Hyde I’m one of those Christians who likes the idea of a liturgical calendar. There’s something about linking spiritual practice to the rhythms of the year that appeals to me, partly because of how that recognises God in the corners of life, but also because of its potential to re-enchant […]
