Moose Maple Butter Bars

When I attended Food Blogger Connect I was introduced to Moose Maple Butter!

They were giving us samples of it on a square of toast and I kept going back for more! It was sweet and delicious!

The Moose Maple butter consists of exactly 3 things: Grade A Maple Syrup, oraganic butter, and sea salt. The less ingredients the better it usually is!

After talking to the ladies there they gave me a tub to take home! Ever since I have been thinking of ways to use it in my baking before I ate it all on my breakfast toast.

First I thought for sure I would use it in a frosting to top cupcakes, but I have been making a lot of cupcakes lately and it just wasn’t how I wanted to showcase this delicious butter!

So, eventually I decided I wanted to make a cookie/brownie like bar and so I did. They turned out better then I could image.

They are thin like a cookie, but gooey like a brownie and completely irresistible! 

Moose Maple Butter Bars:

130g plain flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

120g Moose Maple Butter

170g light brown sugar

1 large egg

½ vanilla extract

1 tablespoon Maple Syrup

50g white chocolate chunks

Heat the oven to 180C/350F and line your brownie pan or 8 inch square tin with baking paper. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside and melt the butter and light brown sugar on a low heat until the butter is completely melted and it’s a bit grainy still. Then gently whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup before folding in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into your prepared pan/tin and sprinkle the while chocolate chunks on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until it has a nice light brown color and it starts to come away from the sides a bit. Cool before cutting into squares. Then enjoy!

notes: Moose Maple Butter was given to me to try. Please see my contact/policy page above for further information.

Rock n Roll {Ed's Diner Review}

This weekend I had an opportunity to visit Ed’s Diner, that recently opened up in The Oracle (Reading, Berkshire). 

It wasn't my experience at Ed’s. The first time was years ago wondering around London and randomly happened upon an Ed’s at lunchtime.

Then not too long ago one opened up in Basingstoke, which I made my husband take me too. If that doesn't tell you that I am a fan of Ed’s Diner then I don’t know what will. It’s also pretty obvious then, that I was super excited to see one open up in Reading!! 

My friend, Cathy who loves American style food (I honestly think it’s the only reason she’s friends with me) was my date for the night. We weren't disappointed. The food and atmosphere was great. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was an all around good experience.

Cathy had an Oreo Milkshake, Chili Cheese burger combo plate, and a pancake stack for dessert. Here is what I had!

Rootbeer Float:

Big Bubba’s Bacon N’ Cheese Burger:

Atomic American Fries:

Lot of Waffle:

Have you ever been to an Ed’s Diner? If so what was your experience? What did you get? What flavor of milkshake or malt would you suggest?? (I love the peanut butter one!)

Notes: Check out my full review!! (removed as of 31.1.2016) Ed’s Diner Reading: Upper Floor, Broad Street Entrance; The Oracle Shopping Centre; Reading RG1 2AG (NOW CLOSED 2017) and Ed’s official site visit to sign up for the newsletter you get a coupon for a free shake a few weeks around and including your birthday!