January 01, 2019
The best things come in small packages they say. Here’s a cute little number I made for Michael’s birthday that punched above its weight on intense flavour and paired well with an afternoon champagne. Rather than my more usual buttercream coating, it’s covered in a smooth rich ganache.
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January 01, 2019
Our international culinary tour stops off at Brazil today for one of their most classic desserts – Brigadeiros, a chocolate truffle speciality.
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January 01, 2019
Our international culinary tour stops off at the Philippines today. Both chewy and gooey, this special dessert is usually presented on a bamboo tray lined with banana leaves for birthdays and other special occasions.
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January 01, 2019
I'm conscious we're in the New Year season and resolutions of sacrifice and self-denial abound. Veganuary, dry January and a plethora of hair-shirt virtue signalling to kick start procrastinated health regimes. Well, I think the country is suffering enough so in a contrarian fashion here's a delicious treat that's easy to make and scrummy to eat.
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January 01, 2019
This Japanese Milk Bread was meant for last week’s blog but my household ate half of it before I managed to get the photos. Two versions, rolls and a loaf that makes for amazing toast too.
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January 01, 2019
These individual apple pies are so quick to make and perfect with Crème Anglaise. And I thought, how nice of the French to make our custard sound so special.
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January 01, 2019
The secret Bath Oliver recipe goes back 250 years to a venerable physician Dr William Oliver. He invented this popular Regency diet biscuit to help sustain his patients while he treated them for stomach ailments.
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January 01, 2019
I like creating themed birthday cakes for the boys. This year they requested a jungle. Not the quickest to make, and difficult to hide from them. But they were rapturously enthusiastic when they saw it; anticipating a sugar rush too I guess. Oh well, just once a year.
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January 01, 2019
Our twins have taken a liking to peanut butter but many of the supermarket ones are filled with added sugars, preservatives and unhealthy fats. I decided to make my own and it really is so easy.
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January 01, 2019
I’ve dug out my Bundt pan for a German recipe this week. To properly bake some desserts, Bundt pans have a hole in the middle. This suits some of the European recipes because it helps bake all the...
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January 01, 2019
Say hello to these delicious gluten and dairy free Chocolate Chip Cookies. An Easter treat that everyone is guaranteed to love!
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January 01, 2019
Named after Queen Victoria who enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this may seem a bit old fashioned (classic) in our hemp and chia seed world but it remains a favourite in all circles.
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