Banana and walnut soda bread

INGREDIENTS 225g self-raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda/baking soda 100g butter, softened and cubed, plus extra for greasing 175g caster sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 passion fruits 3 ver

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

…Tin! Three deliciously different teatime cakes

Filled with almonds, cherries and sweet white chocolate for a moreish and tempting treat, this tasty traybake is simple to make. MAKES 12 SQUARES PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter ✱ 100

■ Serves 10 ■ Prep 30 mins plus cooling and 2 hrs chilling ■ Cook 1 hr 150g ginger biscuits45g butter, melted, plus extra for the tin250g frozen berries, defrosted300g golden caster sugar600g soft che

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors