Sharabelle bakes

    A tale of 2 cookies      Forget pies, cups cakes and meringues, there are 2 things I'm always asked to bake for friends  - Scones and Cookies .     For special occasion I bake giant versions of my cookies.  So when a friend asked me to make some for them to give as gifts, I thought why not.  Only one of the giant cookies needed to be Gluten free.    Iv never baked with Gluten free flour before so was slightly concerned, however I do love a challenge.    I'm lucky in away that I only have food intolerances, eating a trigger food will only cause me a lot of pain.  For people with allergies it can be life threatening, either way it adds a whole new level to food safety when cooking or baking.   First cookie: 1    Normally when I bake a Giant cookie, I use an entire batch of cookie dough.  My cookies use a 2:1 ration.   For every 2 oz of flour, I u...

WASTE NOT WANT NOT   - Popcorn I seriously love popcorn, iv skipped lunch before so I could eat an entire box at the cinema.  That was until I found out, they no longer freshly pop the kernels anymore.  It's all pre-packed, so its not much different than bringing your own brand name pack of popcorn. Lately my mum has now got me hooked on making my own popcorn, ever since she go me a bag of kernels.  After a few attempts Iv now perfected my technique, and I am now saving myself a lot of money.    ASDA - Own Brand   Popcorn Kernels - 1 kg  - £2.50   Versus   ASDA - Own brand Chosen by you sweet popcorn - 110g - £1.00   TESCO   Whitworths Popcorn corn - 500g - £1.89 Versus   TESCO - Own Brand Tesco Sweet Popcorn - 110g - £1.00 SAINSBURY - Own brand   Popping corn - 500 g  - £1.09     Versus   SAINSBUR...

Baked Tortillas  Quick, fast and easy tip for making your own Tortilla chips.  There also more healthy for you than bought  fried ones.   I have to watch how much oil I use when I cook, generally I avoid anything that's deep or shallow fried.  You can easily find Gluten free Tortillas in the free from section of most supermarkets.  Iv been making my own for a while and didn't really think anything of it.  I'd been talking about food one day with a friend and mentioned making a sweet version and using yogurt as a dip.  Totally baffled her, till I told her and she had one of those "Doohh" moments when you miss something so obviously simple.  All you need is a Tortilla wrap and a pair of scissors.  Rub oil onto the wrap.  Then cut up into 1/2 then 1/4 then 1/8 just like a pizza.  Pre-heat your oven to 180 Celsius, and place the triangles onto a baking sheet. Cook in oven till lightly ...