A former top cop has defended Police Scotland's long-running investigation into SNP finances.
02.03.2024 - 05:25 / ok.co.uk
What's better than a big slice of cake? A big slice of cake that comes with no hidden processed nasties, that's what! According to Dr Hilary Jones this 'brilliant book is the answer for anyone wanting to make a profound shift away from eating ultra-processed foods, but just doesn’t know where to start' and we can vouch for that. And from the magic book comes this even more magical cake recipe, combining sweet and delicious flavours that team perfectly with a cuppa. The real juice and zest of oranges, ground almonds, fresh spice and fine polenta - that brings a thick, biscuit-like taste and porridge texture to the pudding - combine to create a buttery soft cake for for any kitchen table.
Being free from processed additives without the any extra hassle or effort makes this a winner for any family. Orange, cardamom and honey polenta cake Serves 6 Ingredients 100g fine polenta 200g ground almonds Zest and juice of 2 oranges 200ml olive oil 160g honey 4 eggs 2 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted For the glaze Juice of 2 oranges Crushed seeds from 6 cardamom pods or 1 tsp ground cardamom 50ml honey 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.
Line a 20cm cake tin with parchment paper. 2. Put the polenta, almonds and orange zest in a large bowl and combine well.
3. Put the orange juice, olive oil, honey and eggs into another bowl and whisk together. 4.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir together until they are completely combined. 5.
Transfer the batter to the lined cake tin and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. You can test if the cake is cooked by inserting a skewer, which should come back out clean.
A former top cop has defended Police Scotland's long-running investigation into SNP finances.
Actress Tina Malone has thanked fans for their support after the death of her husband Paul.The 61-year-old, known for her roles in Brookside and Shameless, wrote a heartfelt note to thank everyone for their overwhelming support. She posted on X: "I am totally overwhelmed at the cards, flowers, messages, calls, txts, emails I've received from friends, family, colleagues, Paul's army brothers ,it's a great comfort for us. "I will reply to everyone soon as I am able to, the support and kindness on here to has deeply touched me too xx." One fan responded to her post saying: "Tina, I am so sorry for your loss.
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The Duke of Edinburgh is one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family and often goes without the worthy recognition. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie make up two of the seven-strong line up of senior royals who can represent The King - alongside the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal. While Prince Edward was incredibly important to his mother, the late Queen, and was often regarded as one of her closest family members, his time growing up at Buckingham Palace sounds far from perfect.
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With Mother’s Day (Sunday, 10 March) just a day away, fear not if you’ve not got a gift for the motherly figure in your life. Rather than rushing to your local supermarket to pick up a bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates, why not show how much you care by heading into the kitchen and baking her something that’s sure to put a smile on her face? This lavender and raspberry crème brûlée by Eleanor Ford will do just the trick, and will add a wow factor to your Mother’s Day celebrations. Lavender and raspberry crème brûlée Serves 4 Ingredients 500ml (2 cups) double (heavy) cream 2-3 tsp fresh lavender flowers (or 1 tsp dried) 20 raspberries 5 egg yolks 50g (1¾ oz) caster sugar Method Put the cream and lavender flowers in a small pan and heat slowly up to a simmer, then set aside to infuse for half an hour.
Aramide Tinubu Unfortunately, no one makes it to adulthood without forming a series of preconceived notions. These points of view often determine how we judge certain people and observe various circumstances. John Patrick Shanley’s 2005 play “Doubt: A Parable,” set in 1964, opens with a sermon on doubt from the affable and modern-minded Father Flynn (Liev Schreiber).
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Following the accession of King Charles in September 2022, a number of changes that come with a new reign were automatically enacted - including one which affected Queen Camilla and Princess Beatrice. This move saw the pair both added to the list of Counsellors of State - meaning they can step in for the King if he is abroad, ill or becomes otherwise incapacitated and hold the powers of the sovereign in an emergency.
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