What we call paisley today is probably only the most recent name this ancient motif has gathered in a long and illustrious history. In outline its form has been variously likened to a tear or water droplet, a seed (mango or cypress) or one half of  the yin-yang symbol. Although the device is said to […]

Ingredients 110 g/ 4 oz softened butter (+extra for greasing baking trays) 110 g/ 4oz soft light brown sugar 1 lightly beten egg 250 g/ 9 oz self-raising flour 110 g/ 4 oz white chocolate 55g/ 2 oz dark chocolate ( 1 oz is about 28 g; I think in ounces, so the grams are […]