And are there muffins still for tea ...?

On reflection, the muffins started appearing more regularly at Sunday tea as an affordable treat in the recession. It was a comforting recollection of village life that John Betjamen conjoured up with ".. stands the church clock at ten to three, and is there honey still for tea?" With us it was muffins.

Then they started to impose individual personalities. 'Lemon Tea' was at once sweet and astringent; 'Double Ginger' was infused with crunchy chunks of spicy pleasure; 'Your very good health' offered a winter immunity boost with chewy apricots and revitalising goji berries. The elegant 'Cambridge Blue', bursting with blueberries and poppy seeds, represented the spires on the horizon.

Soon they insisted on moving beyond the confines of the family table. Trademarked as "Magog Muffins - ethical good taste' they are guarding their credentials, insisting all ingredients are organic, fairly traded and as locally-sourced as possible. With that pedigree they have found a friendly niche at Gog Magog Farm Shop and Delicatessen and you can catch up with them in the cafe there from next month. We'll try to keep up with their story so check back here to see what's new in the life of mouthwatering Magog Muffins.