Let her eat cake…
From the multi-coloured paintings on the fridge door to the artistic creations which still adorn the Christmas tree, your mum loves homemade gifts from her children.
We have a delicious idea to delight her on Mother’s Day (19th March). At Jarrold, our scones have reached iconic status around the streets of Norfolk and we want to share that love with you and your mother on her special day.
Serve with Richard Bainbridge Strawberry & Rose Preserve (£5.00) and a dollop of fresh clotted cream, and spend the day enjoying a good natter and delicious cake.
Ingredients: makes approximately 15
• 500g Self Raising Flour
• 125g Butter, unsalted
• 80g Caster Sugar
• 1 medium egg
• 75ml Whole Milk
• 75ml Double Cream
• 175g Sultanas
• A pinch of salt
Method:
– Pre-heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan.
– Tip the flour into a bowl and add butter. Rub in with fingertips until the mix looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the caster sugar.
– Mix in sultanas and bring together with eggs, milk and cream.
Jarrold’s Top Tip
Don’t overwork the mix. Just bring together until this makes a consistent dough and isn’t too wet.
– Roll or push to 1”/2.5cm thick, cut with desired cutter. Place on a lined baking tray, Brush to the top with egg or milk and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
– Remove and cool on wire rack.
H&J
Ethiopia Sidamo
Ground Coffee
227g | £6.70
Coffee is their rocket fuel so treat them to this full rounded blend with fruit notes.
Boella & Sorrisi
White Chocolate Caramel Bar with Salt Flowers
80g | £4.80
Give them flowers (of salt)… this natural-occurring salt creates flower-like patterns of crystals and is added to chocolate as a garnish, a perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
Tenuta
Authentic Italian
Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
500g | £5.50
For the mum who’s love language is making giant plates of food, they’ll love this sauce which is great for pasta, pizza or bruschetta.
When she’s partial to a gin & tonic
The afternoon tea is the go-to for treating your mother on that special Sunday in March. Dainty sandwiches with the crusts cut off, small slices of Victoria sponge and the age-old debate of jam-first versus cream-first, you can see why it’s a wonderful English tradition which makes mothers feel special.
Well, Cornish brand G&Tea understand that your mum, grandmother or maternal counterpart may desire something a little stronger. With a desire to make something truly special for gin and tea lovers, they selected the finest whole leaf teas, herbs and fruits to infuse an exquisite craft gin to create an innovative range of alcoholic beverages.
Brewed in small batches, the G&Tea range includes a trio of distinct gins including the Great Earl Gin infused with Ceylon and the Cornish Cream Tea Gin blended with Cornish strawberries, Hibicus and Rose. Though for Mother’s Day, why not try something a little frutier with their Orchard & Berry Gin captures the tastes and aromas of a warmer, longer days with apple, blackcurrant and blueberry? Perfect served with a light tonic and some fresh blueberries, serve her a glass of her favourite tipple this March.
