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Shortbread for a supper snack….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 26 Feb

So I was weighed today and oh my goodness ….i knew I’d put weight on but not that much ! Anyway, I thought I would have a supper of shortbread, then tomorrow …well, the pounds will be coming off….. Do you make snap decisions...

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Gooseberry Fool

celticeagle @celticeagle (189792) • Boise, Idaho 15 Aug

I just learned about this British dessert. It is made with stewed gooseberries, Greek yogurt, whipped cream, sugar, and some like it with shortbread. I love gooseberries. It is a bit late in the season for them. They are usually...

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I went down town again yesterday.

Sharon Elton @sharonelton (30756) • Lichfield, England 3 Dec 22

It was very foggy and I knew it would be very cold, so I got out my warm winter coat with fur lining and hood. I took the Christmas cards I was going to post and Mum gave me 2 second class stamps to go on the ones for America. I...

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New glasses and Christmas tree shortbreads

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381760) • Rockingham, Australia 14 Dec 21

My husband and I went to the optometrists yesterday and had our eyes tested. The business is called Specs241 and if you buy one pair, you get a second pair free. Vince’s sight hasn’t changed much at all so he didn’t bother with...

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German Biscuits

Daniel @Danielclark691 (2143) 27 Oct 21

During the pandemic I have worked hard. Working with people I would consider my colleagues, though we have helped one another out and worked together to support each others’ businesses. I have a good friend who is Scottish, and...

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How many shortbread biscuits is too many for one person ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 1 Apr 20

Asking for a friend ….obviously !!! I have always enjoyed shortbread biscuits but since this lockdown situation I have been buying a couple of boxes each time we have been shopping.... My thinking is …" they will last a while...

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There is not a pie in the oven

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 23 Dec 18

The house smells lovely and delicious. I am trying a new recipe. It is called "pumpkin pie squares" . Basically, instead of a regular crust, one makes a "crumble" type crust of flour, butter, brown sugar and oats (uncooked). Pat...

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Oil as a butter substitute in baking?

paulineb54 @paulineb54 (114) • Philippines 27 Jul 10

I want to try this shortbread recipe I saw online, but the thing is I'm low on butter. I was wondering if canola oil can be used as a substitute. If yes, would it make any difference with the final product?

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short bread

hopejordan @hopejordan (3561) • Australia 17 Feb 09

i love shortbread i can eat a box maybe even 2 boxs but they are small boxes of cause do you like shortbread and do you eat alot of them take care happy my lotting

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Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 14 Jun 07

Wow! are they ever good! I am glad I had one when I opened the package because when I returned there was only 1 left IN the package. These thin biscuits with a delectable chocolate coating are delicate, rich, mmmmm. called...

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