Caley

Baking and blogging my way through some retro recipe books from Northern Ireland. May also feature books/food/politics.

[Caley @retrobakes]

@JanCarson7280 @ScribnerBooks I've preordered my copy from @belmontbooks. Looking forward to reading it.

[Caley @retrobakes]

@michellegallen @beingvarious @JanCarson7280 @IrelandinNY @GIHNYU When and where is the Boston event? Would love to be able to attend.

[Caley @retrobakes]

Poor Man's Florentines. A simple traybake with digestives, nuts, cherries and condensed milk.
https://t.co/1R6DiMLy42
#baking #traybakes #nifood #florentines

[Caley @retrobakes]

French Chew. No idea where the name comes from, but this traybake has a simple sponge base topped with a thin layer of coconut brown sugar meringue. #traybakes #nifood #baking #traybakesandmore
https://t.co/PUQV0rRPbZ

[Caley @retrobakes]

This doesn't surprise me at all. Fifteens have always gone down well when I've introduced my American friends to them!

[Mark Simpson @BBCMarkSimpson]

NFL star Josh Allen from @Jaguars was impressed with Belfast … especially the fifteens. 🏈

[Caley @retrobakes]

Jelly Squares. A simple shortbread base with a whipped jelly, marshmallow-like topping and desiccated coconut. #baking #traybakes #traybakesandmore #nifood https://t.co/sNLMuPJwQl

[Caley @retrobakes]

Marshmallow Fudge Tartlets. Pastry, jam, marshmallow and caramel. #traybakes #nifood #marshmallow #baking https://t.co/LRXpQ8JCJF
https://t.co/E3G1cO9uBh

[Caley @retrobakes]

Queen Cakes. A simple, traditional wee bun.
https://t.co/eHR5lJ1Hl1
#baking #nifood #queencakes #traybakes

[Caley @retrobakes]

@KennedyLoulou Well deserved. I loved reading it. A wonderful book.

[Caley @retrobakes]

@natasha_pulley @gollancz @BloomsburyPub Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it!

[Caley @retrobakes]

Mocha Squares. A base made with oats and cocoa, topped with coffee butter icing. https://t.co/uGV5VR6QQK #traybakes #baking #nifood #mochasquares

[Caley @retrobakes]

Caramel Crumble Squares. One of the best traybakes, in my opinion. https://t.co/uT5qD5xOqE #baking #nifood #northernireland #caramelsquares #traybakes

[Caley @retrobakes]

Yum Yum Cakes. An old recipe but still tastes great. Shortcake base topped with meringue, cherries and walnuts. #traybakes #nifood #baking

https://t.co/1yxwDiXiyE

[Caley @retrobakes]

No-bake Date Rolls. A simple no-bake traybake. #traybakes #nifood #dates #ricekrisipes
Link to the video - https://t.co/XMn5n4CQXe
Link to the full recipe - https://t.co/r5xe2d8KwS

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

An epic Test match W! 🔥

#TeamOfUs | #GuinnessSixNations

[Only In Boston @OnlyInBOS]

Temperature Right Now:

Boston: -6°

North Pole: 2°

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Two words, each hundreds of years old, that are still worth holding on to: ‘respair’: fresh hope, and ‘resipiscence’: a return to a better frame of mind.

Here’s to both in 2023. Happy New Year.

[Caley @retrobakes]

@andrewhunterm Done.

[Amanda @Pandamoanimum]

Just seen a thread about what people have for breakfast on Christmas Day and am a bit perplexed. You’re going to have an enormous lunch so why the big fancy breakfast? For breakfast you just eat your Selection Box, some Quality Street and maybe a bit of Chocolate Orange.

[Caley @retrobakes]

@khenslelowrance Yes! Loved that book.