Five years ago in January Mr Biscuit and I got wed. You see us above, having a smooch cutting our cake (I had to get the cake in!). For an anniversary gift this year I offered a bake of his choice for each week representing a year. He's not called Mr Biscuit for no reason!
The 52MMMC Anniversary Special....
Week 28
He would have me bake these every other day if he could. From Nigella's Feast. Very moreish and I love filling and sandwiching these biscuits. A kitchen job that soothes the soul. Like most of this Anniversary Special list, I had to make double batches so there was enough for us all. Mr Biscuit devours biscuits!
Week 29
You've probably spotted the whacking great error here, no actual bourbons. The story goes, I made them the day before I had surgery (had to be in my kitchen to settle my nerves) and totally neglected to take any photos of them before they were scoffed. I was in a lot of pain and medicated up to the eyeballs if you remember so I'm sure you'll forgive me. I based the recipe loosely on the above custard cream one (Mr Biscuit's idea/wish) obviously omitting the custard powder and adding cocoa and dark chocolate to the mixture. I can't really remember how they tasted. I'm sure I dunked them in tea to soften so I could manage them with a sore mouth. They have been requested again therefore must have been alright.
Week 30
Technically called Anzac biscuits but not in our house. From a recipe by Mary Berry. Again Mr Biscuit would have me tied to the cooker constantly supplying him with these biscuits, he adores them. I have been making these for years and years from various recipes. They are fantastic with a cuppa and a sure way to keep the menfolk of the house happy.
Week 31
I have a wee confession...I persuaded Mr Biscuit to request these by reminding him of one he had at a wee deli coffee shop in Kelso last year whilst holidaying at Easter time. I really fancied making them for the first time and grab an opportunity to use my special tins. They did not disappoint. Gorgeous wee things from a Gordon Ramsay recipe in a Good Food magazine. In fact they were so delicious that for the first time in the 52mmm challenge I repeated myself and they became...
Week 32 (too)
We could not help it. We were quite overcome by how delightful these little cakes are. In celebration of a new found love I made this...
I do love brooches so.
In fact here are some new purchases from the shop where I have already purchased brooches in the shapes of a custard cream, bourbon and jammy dodger.
A fantastic shop at Folksy now called
CorBlimey Designs. A pink shrimp and a white chocolate mouse...
I love them. I am a huge fan of nostalgic brooches and sweeties and biscuits....
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So that's it for The Anniversary Special.
Mr Biscuit and I did take our time in getting wed, together nine years before, but if we hadn't then we would have missed the chance of seeing our then four and two year old Biscuits looking adorable in kilts and aran jumpers.
I'm sure you agree!
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