Cook carrots, raisins, honey, margarine, and spices in the water for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.

Mix together the flour, baking soda, wheat germ, and walnuts and combine with the other ingredients. Pour into two small, well-greased loaf pans.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Moist, rich, and spicy - a favourite for festive occasions.

"Found these recipes in an old book of my mum's from the 70's (her vegetarian phase as she calls it...) - 'Laurel's Kitchen - A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition'. Lots of good, simple, interesting food!"