Buns In The Oven

Rock buns to be precise. What else would you do when you have a new pinny to wear? Except make rock buns from The Victory Cook Book, of course.

 

And they were yummy yummy yum. In case you don't have THIS book which I can highly recommend, here is the recipe.

Rock Buns

Ingredients :

8oz Self Raising Flour

2 oz sugar

2 oz dried fruit

1/2 teaspoon mixed spice

1 egg

2oz unsalted butter or margarine

milk

Method :

Pre-heat oven (it says hot, mine was at 200)

Sieve flour and add spices and sugar.

Rub in the butter or marg

Add the egg, mix in

Add the fruit, mix in

Slowly add in the milk until you have a sticky consistency.

Spoon mix in little blobs (makes 10 to 12, I got 12), onto a greased baking tray

Sprinkle some sugar on top

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until just golden.

Eat them while they are hot yum yum. Don't burn your fingers or lips though.

Rock buns weren't the only thing I made today, I made this little guy for my little guy, I think he is sort of cute don't you?

 

Love From

The Vintage Housewife

A Strawberry Pinny

Is pinny a universal word? I don't know. Pinny is what my Granny called her apron, I guess it probably is universal. So, sewing. I am very much a novice when it comes to sewing. I have had a sewing machine for about 5 months and it has spent most of its life in a box. I bought myself a very cheap little Hyundia sewing machine (Linky), but for some reason (possibly inadequate packing) it didn't survive when we moved house in June. Even though it didn't cost much, I was fairly annoyed and went out bought myself a Brother sewing machine about 2 weeks ago, (I bought it from TJ Hughes, but since they are closing down there is no online link, sorry). There is no comparison between the 2 machines, and even a total beginner like me can tell the difference between a bit rubbish and really great.
My sewing projects are fairly small and not always successful, but I am enjoying the process of learning, and one of these days, I may even buy a pattern to follow.
At the weekend (despite the migraine), I decided to make an apron for myself. I am a 'plus' size lady, or as I prefer to say  voluptuously vintage, so often standard size aprons are too small, especially vintage ones where everyone seems to have been titchy (although that cant be true can it?).

So, tada

 

Fabric closeup - 100% cotton

Its a bit wobbly, its true, but I have a feeling it may be my new favorite, because there is something so very satisfying about making something for yourself, is there not?

Oh and because she was hanging around while I was taking the photo's, meet Alabama my cat.

Cheeky Girl

Love From

The Vintage Housewife