Rhubarb Rock - 227g (half pound))

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This is a Greek-inspired muesli with added rhubarb for that delicious colour. You will need to soak the oats overnight. Showing dogs is a hobby for us but sometimes it can be challenging. Especially on a cold morning when you need the skill of an Olympic Skater to remain upright on the icy paving stones in the kennels. Although the worst part must surely be the heartache when you have to say goodbye to an old dog who has given you so many wonderful years.

Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Line a 20x20cm baking tin with baking paper, then lightly grease. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flours and salt, continuing to mix until uniform. Press the crust evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside.My aim , and always has been, is to produce and keep Labradors of good breed type, with beautiful heads, excellent temperament and good sound movement. They are all health tested. Put the rhubarb in a large saucepan with the honey and orange juice and poach gently over a low heat for about 10 minutes, until the rhubarb has just softened. Cool and drain the cooking liquor into a jug, then add the rose water or extract.

Serve the muesli topped with the remainingpoached rhubarb, almonds or pistachios, more Greek yoghurt and a drizzle of honey. Place the rhubarb in a heavy pan with the orange juice and 3 tbsp of the sugar. Stir and simmer gently for 5–10 minutes until the fruit is partly cooked but still holds some shape, and has released lots of juice. Place a sieve or colander over a large jug. Pour in the rhubarb and juices and set aside to cool. I judge Labradors at Open Show level, again, business commitments at the time curtailed the progression of my judging career, and I am a Life Member of The Labrador Club of Scotland, previously serving on the committee. To make the cake, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each one is incorporated before adding the next.Mix the cooking liquor with the oats, cinnamon, yoghurt, half the almonds or pistachios and half the rhubarb. Stir to combine and refrigerate overnight, allowing the oats to soak. Lower the oven temperature to 160C/325F/gas mark 3. Pour the filling over the cooked crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling has set and no longer moves when the pan is jiggled. The bars will be easiest to cut after being chilled (but there's no shame in sneaking a few bites when they are warm). Serve warm or chilled, with a dusting of icing sugar. Spoon eight even-sized heaps onto your lined baking sheet, leaving room between each as they spread.