Carrot Cookies

After being told how nice carrot cookies were i decided to try and make some.

Carrot Cookies

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

4 drops of almond (or vanilla)

4 tablespoons of raw grated carrot

6 tablespoons of self raising flour

Mix sugar and butter together

add flavouring and carrots mix together

then add the the flour and mix.

Split mixture into about 12 balls and flatten with your had onto a baking tray.

Cook say on gas mark 4 till golden brown. Or say 15-20 minutes

Have to say these were really nice and the lads have scoffed the lot!

They sweet but don't overly taste of carrot in the slightest.

These will be perfect for out picnic tomorrow! 

This recipe is from World War Two, so it seems to be very economical and healthy.

Its very quick to mix and cook, so will definitely be making them again.

Summer gardening :)

Well i'd thought a few pics of the garden so far.

This is the sunniest spot in the garden so i went to Morrisons and saw these two plants for £3 in the reduced section.

A grapevine and  a fig tree. So i had to have to them. Along with two large pots for £10 out of Discountuk fingers crossed next year we might able to harvest some grapes!

Grape vine (left) fig tree (right)

Turnips, Leeks and a fat tom cat!

tomatoes , four cabbages that decided to walk from they supposed patch where the leeks are now to where the tomato plants are.

Rhubarb and mint :)

This used to be broken paving stones so i ripped it up and sown some grass seed. Within two months this is what it looks like so pleased :)

The garden is and children's little project and has kept us thoroughly occupied since we've moved.