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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZEfd66WkZec\/YP2G2Vnh5dI\/AAAAAAADUf8\/NoKZlMXRCTodjeARJj2dKeuR7hqRrfNVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4728\/IMG_1559%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3655\" data-original-width=\"4728\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZEfd66WkZec\/YP2G2Vnh5dI\/AAAAAAADUf8\/NoKZlMXRCTodjeARJj2dKeuR7hqRrfNVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h494\/IMG_1559%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love cake. It is a weakness of mine. I try to always have some sort of cake in the house, preferably homemade.\u0026nbsp; Perhaps that is why I look the way I do.\u0026nbsp; 😁\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBe that as it may, I am a happy person, and cake is one of my little joys in life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qZCZWDsBC8\/YP2Gz3JLJUI\/AAAAAAADUf0\/f5fu8Wr1m8MMy1lvfiKyDbReLGm6Fgm5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4057\/IMG_1560%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3526\" data-original-width=\"4057\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qZCZWDsBC8\/YP2Gz3JLJUI\/AAAAAAADUf0\/f5fu8Wr1m8MMy1lvfiKyDbReLGm6Fgm5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h556\/IMG_1560%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis recipe for Portuguese Honey Cake is one I adapted from The Redpath Canadian Bake Book, by Redpath Sugar.\u0026nbsp; It is filled with over 200 recipes for cakes, cookies, breads, pies, etc.\u0026nbsp; I love it!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBut then again, I love to bake.\u0026nbsp; I had never considered myself to be much of a baker, but I have come to realize late in life that I am.\u0026nbsp; If I was a much younger woman, I would probably study the art of patisserie and baking, but I am a bit too long in the tooth now.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iax9VGcjH6A\/YP2G1-7UorI\/AAAAAAADUf4\/5Sxjj_PoWwc7y5LTJaVPEVjnWCY-Uq4zQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4090\/IMG_1561%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3837\" data-original-width=\"4090\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iax9VGcjH6A\/YP2G1-7UorI\/AAAAAAADUf4\/5Sxjj_PoWwc7y5LTJaVPEVjnWCY-Uq4zQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h600\/IMG_1561%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original Portuguese Honey Cake comes from the Island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal.\u0026nbsp; I have never been there myself, but it was on my bucket list at one time.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMadeira is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal, the other one being the Azores.\u0026nbsp; It is known for its fortified wine, beautiful seafood and this delicious cake, which you will find there baked into much smaller cakes that are traditionally broken not cut.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69MFB-UIrs\/YP2HSQ5Yc2I\/AAAAAAADUgQ\/m03tt3ar6mciwV3nbLyd4c2YgCUEhF8zwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3961\/IMG_1562%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3594\" data-original-width=\"3961\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F69MFB-UIrs\/YP2HSQ5Yc2I\/AAAAAAADUgQ\/m03tt3ar6mciwV3nbLyd4c2YgCUEhF8zwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h580\/IMG_1562%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis cake has a beautiful unique flavor, owing to the use of honey, as well as lemon, cinnamon and olive oil, and by that I mean extra virgin olive oil.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENormally in a cake you wouldn't use the assertive flavor of an extra virgin olive oil, but here it totally works.\u0026nbsp; You will see evo used in a lot of cakes in this region and the Mediterranean.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-efxFq0NdaCM\/YP2HPYLlN6I\/AAAAAAADUgI\/iD7ws2_vvdQpwFx_gAe4jpEjZEzbZP66ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s3450\/IMG_1563%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3215\" data-original-width=\"3450\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-efxFq0NdaCM\/YP2HPYLlN6I\/AAAAAAADUgI\/iD7ws2_vvdQpwFx_gAe4jpEjZEzbZP66ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h596\/IMG_1563%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt has a lovely dense texture and yet at the same time it is very light.\u0026nbsp; I found it to be really lovely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou will want to use a honey in this with a beautiful flavor.\u0026nbsp; Redpath suggests a honey with a floral bouquet and flavor.\u0026nbsp; Something like a clover\u0026nbsp; or a wildflower honey would be good.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ev18LJYPD4k\/YP2KmV7tT3I\/AAAAAAADUho\/nbrjiN-l6mkiJcedFg-MAjkzKdHfxGpXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3898\/IMG_1580%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3517\" data-original-width=\"3898\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ev18LJYPD4k\/YP2KmV7tT3I\/AAAAAAADUho\/nbrjiN-l6mkiJcedFg-MAjkzKdHfxGpXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h578\/IMG_1580%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd yet, now having tasted this delicious cake, I find myself wondering how it would taste if I were to make it using Greek Honey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EGreek honey is considered to be some of the finest honey in the world. I adore it personally. It almost as a bit of an anise flavor to it.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The darker the honey, the more like anise it tastes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n405YKhp6Ns\/YP2KgeupevI\/AAAAAAADUhk\/kvEQ_BWPfFMGu5ZG1UeRn2UZC4FWFweXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s3571\/IMG_1577%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3144\" data-original-width=\"3571\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n405YKhp6Ns\/YP2KgeupevI\/AAAAAAADUhk\/kvEQ_BWPfFMGu5ZG1UeRn2UZC4FWFweXACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h564\/IMG_1577%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI think the flavor of it would go very well with the lemon in this cake, as well as the cinnamon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI used Dori Greenspan's technique of rubbing lemon zest into sugar when baking.\u0026nbsp; This really helps to bring out the natural oils of the lemon and makes for a very fragrant combination.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IGeS3cySnJU\/YP2KYVONVLI\/AAAAAAADUhg\/lZlMBkDlPoI05qkkxl5IfZCp33Vwia7pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4551\/IMG_1576%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3887\" data-original-width=\"4551\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IGeS3cySnJU\/YP2KYVONVLI\/AAAAAAADUhg\/lZlMBkDlPoI05qkkxl5IfZCp33Vwia7pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h546\/IMG_1576%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI used to belong to a baking group that was baking its way through Dori's book, Baking From My Home to Yours.\u0026nbsp; Each week we would bake, ensemble, a recipe from the book.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was great fun and I have to say I made a few really great friends from the group, some of whom I am still friends with today.\u0026nbsp; I am pretty sure that is how Monique (La Table de Nana) and I discovered each other!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q1FdjEuqJ6Q\/YP2KTjfY9EI\/AAAAAAADUhY\/3iX92EUxyoImbd0DSe-DupSh81kTWx6TwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4469\/IMG_1574%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3424\" data-original-width=\"4469\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q1FdjEuqJ6Q\/YP2KTjfY9EI\/AAAAAAADUhY\/3iX92EUxyoImbd0DSe-DupSh81kTWx6TwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h490\/IMG_1574%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo anyways, I have been doing that with my citrus zests ever since. It does make a difference in the end result, I have to say. I highly recommend you try it at least once.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou would think that with such assertive flavors in a cake, they might overwhelm each other, but they simply don't\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqzjTvUTci8\/YP2KGX-hlKI\/AAAAAAADUhU\/sYfy-uJZXe002xUp8a5rosF7CvpZqVlvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s3897\/IMG_1573%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3066\" data-original-width=\"3897\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqzjTvUTci8\/YP2KGX-hlKI\/AAAAAAADUhU\/sYfy-uJZXe002xUp8a5rosF7CvpZqVlvACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h504\/IMG_1573%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey work beautifully well with each other . . .\u0026nbsp; with no one flavor dominating.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWith each bite of cake you get the essence of the honey, a bit of citrus and the hint of cinnamon, not forgetting the richness of the olive oil.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y_sh0i8ji3w\/YP2Jy4GAxwI\/AAAAAAADUhE\/d4me_ydrAWc1g_747Ayvc-mtpWGDEygfACLcBGAsYHQ\/s4615\/IMG_1572%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3433\" data-original-width=\"4615\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y_sh0i8ji3w\/YP2Jy4GAxwI\/AAAAAAADUhE\/d4me_ydrAWc1g_747Ayvc-mtpWGDEygfACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h476\/IMG_1572%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt also smells really wonderful when it is baking. Open your doors so that the whole neighborhood also gets to enjoy it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI sent half of the cake over to a friend that I had prepared a meal for.\u0026nbsp; I have not heard what they thought of it, but I am sure it went over well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1fkqk07L688\/YP2Jvo86kpI\/AAAAAAADUg8\/f21D0q1jxscKuQ8yf-HIuTu3vnNFPCyQgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3928\/IMG_1571%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3455\" data-original-width=\"3928\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1fkqk07L688\/YP2Jvo86kpI\/AAAAAAADUg8\/f21D0q1jxscKuQ8yf-HIuTu3vnNFPCyQgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h562\/IMG_1571%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe flaked almonds on top add a lovely look and crunch to this cake. I do so love a cake topped with almonds, don't you?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI didn't bother to toast these first as they are only sprinkled on top of the cake and I knew they would get a nice toasting in the heat of the oven.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AjLtJYmbogs\/YP2JP5y094I\/AAAAAAADUgo\/b0IhmBaunwcHYlaPKqwmnWwtLPEc-mBTgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3428\/IMG_1569%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3428\" data-original-width=\"3164\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AjLtJYmbogs\/YP2JP5y094I\/AAAAAAADUgo\/b0IhmBaunwcHYlaPKqwmnWwtLPEc-mBTgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w590-h640\/IMG_1569%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"590\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis cake seems to become even more delicious as the days pass.\u0026nbsp; I just had a piece (three days later) and it was even nicer than it was on the first day.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have been tempted to toast it, and spread it with butter . . .\u0026nbsp; glutton that I am.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ACfAy28vIs\/YP2JPr6DH7I\/AAAAAAADUgk\/vRmtUyoOErgDAt3O0yKHasN1FyjlaMvNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3663\/IMG_1567%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3440\" data-original-width=\"3663\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ACfAy28vIs\/YP2JPr6DH7I\/AAAAAAADUgk\/vRmtUyoOErgDAt3O0yKHasN1FyjlaMvNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h602\/IMG_1567%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is a cake that is perfect for the tea table, served with a hot cuppa, or with coffee for breakfast.\u0026nbsp; It would make a lovely dessert served with fresh berries.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you are a drinker, you may want to serve it thinly sliced along with a small shot of madeira wine or sweet sherry.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOr, if you are like me, you will just want to enjoy it any time with any thing!\u0026nbsp; Fact being, you WILL enjoy it!!\u0026nbsp; I am so happy it tempted me into doing just that!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qZCZWDsBC8\/YP2Gz3JLJUI\/AAAAAAADUf0\/f5fu8Wr1m8MMy1lvfiKyDbReLGm6Fgm5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h556\/IMG_1560%2B%25282%2529.JPG\",\"name\":\"Portuguese Honey Cake\",\"prepTime\":\"PT20M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT35M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT55M\",\"description\":\"Make sure you use a really nice flavored honey for this moist and delicious cake!\",\"yield\":\"0ne (8 by 4-inch) loaf, 10 servings\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"video\":null,\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1 1\/4 cups (175g) plain all-purpose flour\",\"1 tsp ground cinnamon\",\"1 tsp baking powder\",\"1\/4 tsp fine sea salt\",\"3\/4 cup (160g) fine granulated sugar (caster sugar)\",\"the finely grated zest of 1 lemon\",\"4 large free-range eggs, divided\",\"1\/3 cup (80ml) liquid honey\",\"1 TBS freshly squeezed lemon juice\",\"1\/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil\",\"4 TBS flaked almonds\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat the oven to 350*F\/ 180*C\/ gas mark 3.  Butter an 8 by 4-inch loaf tin.  Dust lightly with flour, shaking out any excess.  Set aside. (Alternately you may line the tin with baking parchment. I like to leave an overhang to lift the baked cake out with.)\",\"Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together into a bowl. Set aside.\",\"Measure the sugar into a bowl.  Add the lemon zest and rub it together until very fragrant.  Add the egg yolks and beat the sugar and egg yolks together for three minutes at high speed.  Add the honey and the lemon juice and beat for a further minute.\",\"Add the flour mixture to the egg\/sugar mixture, alternately with the olive oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until there are only a few streaks of flour.\",\"Using clean beaters, whisk the egg whites until they are stiff.  Fold half of the egg white mixture into the batter.  Fold the remaining egg white mixture in until just combined.  Don't over mix, a few white streaks should remain. \",\"Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.  Tap the loaf tin lightly on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles, then sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the top of the cake. \",\"Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until risen and golden brown.  A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.  If you think your cake is getting too brown, cover the pan loosely with foil.\",\"Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before tipping the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely (Upright). (If you have used baking paper, you should just be able to lift it out.) \",\"Cut into slices to serve, using a serrated knife.\",\"Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"4627227861843\" data-ccmcardnum=\"2\" data-ccme=\"bWFyaWVhbGljZWpvYW5AYW9sLmNvbQ==\" data-ccmuid=\"jPQovFeJmpgtseszCCoZeWhwvUm1\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qZCZWDsBC8\/YP2Gz3JLJUI\/AAAAAAADUf0\/f5fu8Wr1m8MMy1lvfiKyDbReLGm6Fgm5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h556\/IMG_1560%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Portuguese Honey Cake\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-printbutton\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPortuguese Honey Cake\u003C\/h3\u003E\n    \n    \u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYield: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E0ne (8 by 4-inch) loaf, 10 servings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003EPrep time: 20 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ECook time: 35 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ETotal time: 55 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EMake sure you use a really nice flavored honey for this moist and delicious cake!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/4 cups (175g) plain all-purpose flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (160g) fine granulated sugar (caster sugar)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethe finely grated zest of 1 lemon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4 large free-range eggs, divided\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/3 cup (80ml) liquid honey\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS freshly squeezed lemon juice\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4 TBS flaked almonds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreheat the oven to 350*F\/ 180*C\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Butter an 8 by 4-inch loaf tin.\u0026nbsp; Dust lightly with flour, shaking out any excess.\u0026nbsp; Set aside. (Alternately you may line the tin with baking parchment. I like to leave an overhang to lift the baked cake out with.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together into a bowl. Set aside.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeasure the sugar into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Add the lemon zest and rub it together until very fragrant.\u0026nbsp; Add the egg yolks and beat the sugar and egg yolks together for three minutes at high speed.\u0026nbsp; Add the honey and the lemon juice and beat for a further minute.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd the flour mixture to the egg\/sugar mixture, alternately with the olive oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until there are only a few streaks of flour.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUsing clean beaters, whisk the egg whites until they are stiff.\u0026nbsp; Fold half of the egg white mixture into the batter.\u0026nbsp; Fold the remaining egg white mixture in until just combined.\u0026nbsp; Don't over mix, a few white streaks should remain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScrape the batter into the prepared pan.\u0026nbsp; Tap the loaf tin lightly on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles, then sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the top of the cake.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBake for 30 to 35 minutes, until risen and golden brown.\u0026nbsp; A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.\u0026nbsp; If you think your cake is getting too brown, cover the pan loosely with foil.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before tipping the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely (Upright). (If you have used baking paper, you should just be able to lift it out.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECut into slices to serve, using a serrated knife.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStore any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-notes\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003ENotes:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-notes-inner\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis cake can also be baked in an 8-inch Bundt pan. Butter the pan really well and dust with flour, shaking out any excess flour. Mix and bake as above. 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Yes, please!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"606\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5786_zpsxrr1rk8h.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is one of those cakes which seems to get better tasting with each day that passes. I love cakes like that.\u0026nbsp; Cakes that age well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt is also a cake which just begs to be enjoyed along with a cup of tea.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI enjoy it with Lemon and Ginger tea myself, but you can pick whatever tea it is that you like drinking. I am betting an English Breakfast tea would go down a real treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5787_zpsscre8pir.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe cake itself is delicately flavoured with honey and almond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAfter baking, a drizzle of honey and lemon is applied to the warm cake, that soaks in, increasing it's moistness.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen once it is cooled, it is iced with a lemon cream cheese icing. Mmm . . .\u0026nbsp; cream cheese icing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"406\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5788_zpsq2vevm0z.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSay what???\u0026nbsp; A dense rich cake.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA lemon and\u0026nbsp; honey drizzle icing and then a cream cheese frosting???\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDo I need to say more????\u0026nbsp; Get baking!\u0026nbsp; You know you want to!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"552\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5789_zpsptroopcp.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Honey Cake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes one 7 inch round cake\u003C\/div\u003E\nor 1 2-pound loaf cake\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/honey-cake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n tender and delicious cake is said to date back to the 17th century.\u0026nbsp; \nHoney is said to boost the immune system and guard against age related \ndisease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the cake:\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of butter, softened (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of caster sugar (scant cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 large free range eggs, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of self raising flour.sifted\u0026nbsp; (1 1\/4 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS clear liquid honey\u003C\/div\u003E\nfew drops almond extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nfor the glaze:\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 dessert spoon clear liquid honey\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe juice of one lemon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo ice:\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of cream cheese (5 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe juice of half a lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of icing sugar, sifted (1 1\/2 cups)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5790_zpsixrp37hc.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter and line either a 7 inch round deep cake tin or a 2 pound loaf tin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeat\n the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat in the \neggs, one at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift together the self raising flour and the \nbaking powder.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStir this into the creamed mixture and beat well to \ncombine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat in the honey and almond.\u0026nbsp; Scrap the batter into the \nprepared pan, smoothing the top over.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5791_zpswzpe8hu2.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"624\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for \n1\u0026nbsp; to 1 1\/4 hours.\u0026nbsp; Cover the top with a double sheet of baking paper \nabout half an hour into the baking time to prevent it from over \nbrowning.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen done a toothpick inserted in the centre should come out \nclean.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStir together the glaze ingredients and \nthen spoon this mixture over top of the cake allowing it to soak in.\u0026nbsp; \nLeave the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing from the \ntin.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"618\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5793_zps9prvi78n.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeat together the cream cheese, lemon juice and icing \nsugar and spread over the cooled cake.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECut into slices or wedges to \nserve.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"597\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5795_zpsvc4slkln.jpg\" title=\"17th Century Honey Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy!\u0026nbsp; This is a real winner of a cake. 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haha\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; That's actually a lie as well, I normally send half of every lemon bake I make to our good friend Doreen.\u0026nbsp; She doesn't mind in the least!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2056_zpsrzdaoc4l.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2056_zpsrzdaoc4l.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis week I made these gorgeously chewy lemon cookies . . .\u0026nbsp; oh boy . . .\u0026nbsp; oh boy\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; were they ever good!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2057_zpscivbrele.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2057_zpscivbrele.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you know that by adding honey to a cookie you automatically up it's chewiness factor?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's true\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and think of this taste combination . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2058_zps5uy5mfoj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2058_zps5uy5mfoj.jpg\" height=\"302\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLemon . . .\u0026nbsp; Honey . . .\u0026nbsp; the two things just go together like peas and carrots.\u0026nbsp; They are natural partners. \u0026nbsp; The only thing that might make them better might be the addition of some candied ginger, but I digress . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2059_zpsqmob2bgo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2059_zpsqmob2bgo.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are buttery and chewy and filled with gorgeous lemon and honey flavours . . .\u0026nbsp; not to mention a lip puckering lemon glaze icing drizzled over top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Oh boy . . .\u0026nbsp; scrumdiddlyumptious!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2060_zps3ohmugvl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2060_zps3ohmugvl.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEqually at home and perfect with a nice hot cuppa for a mid morning or afternoon break or with a tall glass of cold milk.\u0026nbsp; Oh, and they would be really fab with a bowl of berries and cream.\u0026nbsp; Just sayin'\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2061_zps9mwcngpk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2061_zps9mwcngpk.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon and Honey Chews*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 3 dozen\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-and-honey-chews\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDelicious\n chewy cookies filled with lots of lemon flavour, sweetened with a bit \nof honey and then glazed with a pucker up lemon glaze.\u0026nbsp; Fabulous!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n280g of plain flour (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of unsalted butter, room temperature (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n95g of sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe zest of one unwaxed lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of liquid honey (1\/3 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the glaze:\u003C\/div\u003E\n165g of icing sugar, sifted\u003C\/div\u003E\nlemon juice as needed (start with 1 TBS)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2062_zpstthudilh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2062_zpstthudilh.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nCream\n together the butter and sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cream in the honey and lemon zest.\u0026nbsp; \nBeat in the egg.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift together the salt, flour and baking powder.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nStir in a third at a time into the cream mixture, until thoroughly \ncombined.\u0026nbsp; Cover and chill for half an hour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter two baking sheets.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nShape\n teaspoons of the dough into balls and place onto the baking sheets, \nleaving two inches between each for spreading.\u0026nbsp; Flatten slightly with a \nfork.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until set and golden brown on the \nbottoms.\u0026nbsp; Allow to sit on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, before \nlifting off onto a wire rack to finish cooling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk \ntogether the icing sugar and lemon juice, until a thick glaze forms.\u0026nbsp; It\n should drizzle thickly off a spoon.\u0026nbsp; You don't want it too runny.\u0026nbsp; \nDrizzle over the cookies and allow to set.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight \ncontainer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1865290120066131464\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/lemon-and-honey-chews.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1865290120066131464"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1865290120066131464"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/lemon-and-honey-chews.html","title":"Lemon and Honey Chews"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1127988152490253018"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-01T11:10:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-04-01T11:16:21.618+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruits"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Honey"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Immune Booster Smoothie."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo s-l1000_zpsf62e3zcb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/s-l1000_zpsf62e3zcb.jpg\" height=\"299\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was recently sent a jar of Steens Raw 15+ Manuka Honey and challenged to try one of the recipes that Amber Rose has written which are not only healthy but very easy to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI chose to make the Immune Booster Super Berrie Smoothies.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Not only was it easy to make but it was incredibly delicious.\u0026nbsp; Especially the Banana part!\u0026nbsp; (and I am not normally fond of bananas)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1211_zpsbigmojpr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/DSCN1211_zpsbigmojpr.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*The Immune Booster Smoothie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor two\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/the-immune-booster-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n is a recipe created by Amber Rose.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's a delicious smoothie \ncontaining loads of antioxidants from the blueberries, fibre and \npotassium from the banana, a brain power boost from the coconut oil and \nbeneficial enzymes from the raw Steens Manuka Honey, with sperior \nantibacterial and antimicrobial properties.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large banana, previously sliced and frozen\u003C\/div\u003E\n300ml of milk ( any kind), plus a little extra (about 1 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp raw virgin coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp vanilla powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp raw Steens 20+ raw Manuka Honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of frozen, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries (any or all) (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n your banana, milk, coconut oil, vanilla powder and 1 tsp of honey into a\n high powered blender.\u0026nbsp; Blitz until completely smooth.\u0026nbsp; Pour into a jug.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace the berried into the blender along with 1 tsp honey and 1 or 2 TBS of milk.\u0026nbsp; Blitz until you have a smooth thick mix.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTake\n two large glasses.\u0026nbsp; Spoon the berry mix into the bottom of the \nglasses.\u0026nbsp; Use a spoon to run it up and around the sides.\u0026nbsp; Pour the \ncreamy banana mix into the glasses and enjoy straight away.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1209_zpsjpk87gfu.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/DSCN1209_zpsjpk87gfu.jpg\" height=\"370\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Steens is the industry leader in Manuka Honey.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Raw Steens Manuka honey contains a huge amount of beneficial enzymes.\u0026nbsp; The high NPA level means that the Manuka honey has superior antibacterial and antimicrobial properties,\u0026nbsp; giving it great health credentials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSteens cold processed honey is 100% pure and sets in it's own natural crystal with all the advantages of natures health benefits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe rich golden colour, texture, distinct aromas and flavours are testament to the natural processes, freshness and purity of the honey.\u0026nbsp; Unique processing means enhanced health benefits; enzymes and bee pollen are retained in this honey. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nProduced by nature\u0026nbsp; in New Zeland and completely natural, each jar is traceable right back to the producer and hive.\u0026nbsp; Their sustainable methods and environmentally friendly production practices have resulted in a quality product which is not only good for you, but ethical and sustainable.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; To find out more do check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.steensnewzealand.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etheir webpage\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Steens for sending me this.\u0026nbsp; Any opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1127988152490253018\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/the-immune-booster-smoothie.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1127988152490253018"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1127988152490253018"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/the-immune-booster-smoothie.html","title":"The Immune Booster Smoothie."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-989372978217202020"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-05T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-08-05T04:00:00.219+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking for two"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Honey"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Meat"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nigel Slater"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sauces"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pork Chops with a Gooseberry, Honey and Walnut Sauce"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7932_zps4ec5354e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"379\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7932_zps4ec5354e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have never made any secret of the obsession I have with everything Nigel Slater cooks.\u0026nbsp; I just find him so inspiring . . . and I never tire of watching him cook.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As I have said before many times . . . he cooks the way I cook, and he obviously eats the way I like to eat.\u0026nbsp; Unpretentious.\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u0026nbsp; Good quality ingredients, combined simply and very well executed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You can't ask for more than that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7933_zps84400a03.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7933_zps84400a03.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn one of his last series he did a show based on the flavour combination of Sweet and Sour. \u0026nbsp; This is something I just love . . . sweet and sour.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I don't know anyone who doesn't.\u0026nbsp; One of the dishes he cooked was some pork chops in a simple gooseberry sauce.\u0026nbsp; He used light muscovado sugar in his . . . and some thyme, a bit of vermouth . . . and of course gooseberries and fresh pork.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7935_zps6a52f1b1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7935_zps6a52f1b1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPork is one of those meats which lends itself beautifully to the use of fruit in it's preparation.\u0026nbsp; It's succulent and rich . . . and fruit just helps to bring out all of those lovely qualities.\u0026nbsp; I had been wanting to do these pork chops since I saw Nigel doing them . . . and of course could not wait for our gooseberries to ripen in the garden, for just that purpose . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday was the day.\u0026nbsp; I didn't quite have all my ducks in a row though . . . some things were missing.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7934_zps0c3351ce.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7934_zps0c3351ce.jpg\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had the pork chops . . . nice, thick and meaty ones with a lovely layer of fat on the outside edge.\u0026nbsp; I like to clip that edge with some kitchen scissors at even intervals . . . it looks nice and helps the chops to lay flat in the pan so that they brown up evenly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Can anything taste better than crisp pork fat, turned to a sticky golden brown ?????\u0026nbsp; Mmmm . . . think not.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7939_zpsbe26e94f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7939_zpsbe26e94f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had the gooseberries of course, but no muscovado sugar or vermouth . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did have, however . . . a lovely jar of Acacia honey that I picked up at Harrods last year\u0026nbsp; on sale and a nice big bottle of French Calvados . . . add to that some English Walnuts, lightly toasted and some fresh Marjoram . . . and we were hitting a home run, if not the ducks!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7943_zpsa2712c2e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7943_zpsa2712c2e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThink Sweet and Sour, except way better . . . every mouthful brought the taste of rich pork, with crisp fat, sweet honey, cut by the tart gooseberries, herby marjoram and just a tiny crunch from the walnuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7941_zpsdf90f09a.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"395\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7941_zpsdf90f09a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn short . . . perfect.\u0026nbsp; I love it when my cooking is inspired by Nigel.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I just know it's going to come out tasting beautifully delicious!\u0026nbsp; I also love that his recipes are simple and quite easy to make your own.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I only wish he could have tasted these.\u0026nbsp; I think he would have totally approved!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7940_zpsf60c2e6c.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"377\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7940_zpsf60c2e6c.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*Pork Chops with a Gooseberry, Honey and Walnut Sauce*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nServes 2\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pork-chops-with-a-gooseberry-honey-and-walnut-sauce\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhat\n to do when you have a handful of tart gooseberries and a few pork \nchops. \u0026nbsp;Inspired by something which I saw on Nigel Slater's Simple \nSuppers. \u0026nbsp; A marriage of sweet and sour. \u0026nbsp; I took it a bit further and \nadded acacia honey, marjoram, a generous slug of French Calvados and a \nhandful of toasted walnuts. \u0026nbsp;In short . . . what I had to hand. \u0026nbsp; \nDelicious. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 thick pork chops\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na large handful or two of ripe gooseberries, red or green (topped and tailed)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na few springs of fresh Marjoram (or dried if that's all you have)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\ntwo dessert-spoons of Acacia Honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na small handful of toasted English Walnuts\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na knob of butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTake\n your pork chops and using some kitchen scissors, cut into the fatty \nedge at 1\/2 inch intervals all along the edge \u0026nbsp;This helps to keep them \nfrom curling up. \u0026nbsp;Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black \npepper.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMelt the butter in a skillet, just \nlarge enough to hold the two pork chops snugly, over medium high heat. \n\u0026nbsp;Once it begins to foam and sputter add the chops. \u0026nbsp;Brown nicely on the \none side and then flip them over and brown on the other side. \u0026nbsp; You will\n want them to be pale golden brown. \u0026nbsp; Add a generous slug of French \nCalvados and tip in the gooseberries, letting them fall as they may. \u0026nbsp; \nSpoon a dessert-spoon full of honey over each chop and sprinkle with \nsome marjoram leaves and a few toasted walnuts. \u0026nbsp; Cover and cook for \nabout fifteen minutes, just until the pork is cooked through and the \nberries have collapsed somewhat and created a lovely sauce, which is at \nonce tart, sweet, boozy and herbed. \u0026nbsp; Serve immediately with some \nroasted vegetables or mash. \u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7945_zps0c9c0711.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7945_zps0c9c0711.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat I wouldn't give for the opportunity to cook with Nigel Slater . . . man . . . that is on my bucket list for sure.\u0026nbsp; That would be better than winning the lottery in my books . . . seriously. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/989372978217202020\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/08\/pork-chops-with-gooseberry-honey-and.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/989372978217202020"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/989372978217202020"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/08\/pork-chops-with-gooseberry-honey-and.html","title":"Pork Chops with a Gooseberry, Honey and Walnut Sauce"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}}]}});