Augustine of Hippo
‘To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.‘ Augustine of Hippo, who died 28 August, AD 430
Author : Mary Sayer
Thomas Merton
Speak words of hope. Be human in this most inhuman of ages. Guard the image of man for it is the image of God.
Jane’s Date & Honey Bars
This is always a popular recipe, it’s been in my collection since it was passed to me by my friend Jane nearly 40 years ago. Hence the nearly outdated weights and measures. I’ll try to remember to add a photo the next time I make them! Ingredients 6 oz stoned dates chopped 3 Tbsp thick […]
Challah Bread
As found on the ‘His Israel’ Messianic website. This recipe makes two fairly large loaves (1 kg plain flour) and is the one I use for Communion at New Life. It’s wonderful every time, but there are other recipes that make smaller loaves. Ingredients 1 kg plain flour 2 Tablespoons instant yeast 6 Tablespoons sugar […]
Olive & Thyme Focaccia
Makes about a 750g loaf/12 slices Takes 15 minutes to make, 20-25 minutes to bake, plus proving Ingredients: 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp fine salt 2 Tbsp fresh thyme 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing Method: Sift the flour, salt and thyme […]
Lotta Biscuits
Ingredients 8 oz self raising flour 8 oz brown sugar 6 oz oats 1 tsp soda bic 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 lb butter and 2 Tbsp honey or golden syrup melted together Method Add all ingredients together and mix well Put small pieces of mixture on greased baking sheet and bake at Gas 4/5 […]
Courgette & Tomato Soup
Ingredients Oil for frying 2 onions, chopped 1kg courgette, sliced 1kg tomato, chopped (or 2 tins) 2 tbsp plain flour ½ tsp turmeric 2l chicken or vegetable stock crusty bread, to serve (optional) Method Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions and courgettes, and cook for 5 mins on a medium heat, […]
Spiced Citrus Bean Soup (serves 4)
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions , sliced 450g carrot , roughly chopped 1 tbsp garam masala finger-length of fresh root ginger, grated juice 1 orange 1l vegetable stock 200ml can reduced-fat coconut milk 410g/14oz can mixed beans, drained, rinsed 2 tbsp chopped coriander Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Gently cook […]
Homemade GF Starbucks Orange Cake
Ingredients 2 oranges 4 eggs ¾ cup honey 2 cups ground almonds ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Method Wash the oranges and boil them whole (peel and all) for 1 ½ hours, or until soft Place whole oranges (peel and all) in a food processor and blend until smooth Process in eggs, honey, […]
Nordic Nut and Seed Bread
Things You’ll Need 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup raw walnuts1 cup whole flax seeds1 cup raw sunflower seeds1 cup raw pumpkin seeds1 cup sesame seeds5 eggs1 ½ teaspoons sea salt Method 1.Preheat your oven to 180C. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. 2. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon. 3. Line a […]