Spiced Raisin Loaf

I do enjoy a nice, moist slice of raisin loaf with coffee from time to time and this one fits the bill nicely. 
 
Ingredients
1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
1 cup raisins
1/2 a cup of chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of butter
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 large egg
2 teaspoons of mixed, ground spice
Pinch of salt
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Method
Mix water, sugar, raisins, walnuts, baking soda and butter in a saucepan and stir over heat until melted.  Allow to cool off.

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.  Beat egg and mixed spice together.

Combine mixture from saucepan and the egg and spice together and stir into dry ingredients and until combined.  Do not overmix.

Cut baking paper to fit a loaf tin and grease, then place in tin.  Spoon mixture into tin.

Bake for around 45 minutes at 180C (350F).

Serve in slices or spread slices with butter to serve.

Coleslaw Plus

This is a refreshing and healthy salad which is very filling.

 

Ingredients

1 small green cabbage

2 medium red onions

6 medium carrots

1 capsicum

¼ cup of sunflower seeds

¼ cup of pumpkin seeds

¼ cup of honey roasted peanuts

¼ cup chopped raw almonds

¼ cup of raisins

½ cup of grated cheese

¼ cup of mayonnaise (or your favourite dressing)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Finely chop and slice cabbage, carrots, red onions and capsicum to your preference.  Add other ingredients and mix thoroughly.