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apple crumble

apple crumble

I was going to share the recipe for Ella’s chocolate brownies today. I made them a couple of weeks ago adding in shredded coconut instead of the usual walnuts. That little twist was a result of not having any walnuts in the cupboard. The…

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June 30, 2018
lemon tart

lemon tart

I love lemon tart and that’s why I choose it as the cake to celebrate my birthday.  It’s not a cake, I know,  but birthday cakes are all about eating the thing that you love the most with little regard for what others may…

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July 2, 2017
Blueberry crumble cake

Blueberry Crumble Cake

I’m a sucker for beautifully produced cookbooks. The ones that entice you with amazing photography and thoughtful layout. Oh, and don’t forget the matt paper, not an ounce of gloss to be found. This is the book I will take off the shelf every time. The touch and…

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August 24, 2016
strawberry shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry shortcakes time which means strawberry season has kicked off, so it must be winter…or summer, depending where you live. Strawberries tend to mark significant events: Wimbledon; the local Show, (although held in August, stills reaps the benefit of selling strawberries and cream to loyal annual…

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June 22, 2016