January 20, 2022
Vegans are a small but growing group, with numbers tripling in the last three years. But even more people are increasing their ratio of plant-only foods and meat consumption continues to decline. So here is a vegan recipe which can also be made with a gluten free flour mix.
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January 14, 2022
Inspired by traditional recipe's of the past where where non-Dutched, anthocyanin-rich cacao, and beetroot powder was used I created these delightful Red Velvet Energy Balls.
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December 07, 2021
This is my more traditional alternative to last week's puff pastry version. Smaller than usual and with a high filling to pastry ratio, they disappear comfortably and deliciously in one, but perhaps take a bite in polite company.
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December 07, 2021
It's Christmas, and thank you, I don't mind if I do - yes, I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of pastry overwhelms the filling. These are not quite the traditional pastry mince pies, but are made from puff pastry to be lighter, airier and absolutely delicious.
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December 07, 2021
I can’t think of gingerbread houses without stirring up thoughts of Hansel & Gretel. The story of abandoned children, a wicked witch who wanted to eat them, and a clever child who outwitted her, killed her and took all her treasure.
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December 02, 2021
Here's a seasonal treat to try this holiday which the kids will love to help with. The meringues can be small enough to be bite-sized, or large and dramatic.
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November 26, 2021
I've been making these for a few years now and they're super-quick and simple. The boys think they’re a great treat, and I know it’s a healthy alternative to biscuits, cake and bread - they'd scoff their way through a bakery if I let them. Use a good quality peanut butter without added sugar.
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November 20, 2021
With Thanksgiving next week this recipe is a nod to our American friends. Although it's called a Boston cream pie, it's actually a cake that acquired its name when cakes and pies were cooked in the same pans, and the words were used interchangeably. It was created by
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November 16, 2021
No baking this week, just some easy mixing. Michael say’s if I’m not using the oven, I can hardly call it Gaby’s Bakery. But he was very complimentary on these chocolate covered brownies.
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November 12, 2021
It’s true that I hate cooking. But I love baking. Cooking seems all kitchen histrionics and flailing arms - a dollop of this a bit of that. All too stressful. I love baking because it’s measured and precise. I spend...
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November 04, 2021
Guilty pleasure? Or bland sustenance? It needn’t be either or.
Much of the food that’s been foist upon us these last 50 years has been designed to hook our emotions and create unhealthy addictions - too much processing, too much sugar, too much
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October 30, 2021
Something about this loaf feels warm, hearty and festive but it's a great staple fruit loaf throughout the year.
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