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Dark Chocolate Chunk and Dried Cherry Cookies

I am wondering if there is something that Gwyneth Paltrow cannot do. As if being an acclaimed actress, wife and mother of two beautiful children and a singing sensation on ‘Glee’ was not enough – she is an avid home … Continue reading

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Baklava

Many years ago, Mr Man and I took a trip to Turkey to take in the sites. It is a fascinating country, so rich in culture and resplendent in breathtakingly beautiful architecture. One of the highlights was the food, which … Continue reading

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Momofuku Blueberry & Cream Cookies

I had a few kitchen mishaps today which resulted in a quick flick through my must-cook-cookie-compendium to find something to bake for this afternoons post. It wasn’t a difficult choice, I have made two things created by Christina Tosi and … Continue reading

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Orange Butter Biscuits with Cointreau Glaze

  These biscuits (cookies) came to be when I tried to re-create a favourite of mine from my childhood (circa 1970’s).  They were an Arnotts biscuit in the shape of a flower with a hole in the middle and orange … Continue reading

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Bakewell Slice

  I could have quite happily stayed in bed today – curled up under the covers, thinking about this and that. Contemplating life, wondering how I might get my hands on a couple of bottles of my new favourite (and … Continue reading

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Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars originated in Ladysmith, just south of Nanaimo (Canada) in the 1950’s – their creator was a housewife named Mabel Jenkins who probably had no idea that her recipe would be so celebrated in years to come. They have … Continue reading

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Graham Crackers

  why, hello Mr Graham Cracker, finally we get the chance to meet… I get some sort of peculiar satisfaction from making biscuits (cookies) that we all equate with a supermarket purchase. I have made Oreo’s, Iced Vovo’s, Fig Newtons and Wagon Wheels, … Continue reading

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Rose Macarons with Raspberry Ganache

  I know I am very late to jump on the macaron bandwagon, but here they are – finally. No reason for my trepidation other than the fact I have never made them before. Scaredy cat that I am. A couple … Continue reading

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Chewy Chunky Blondies

  My daughters announced today that it was cookie time again, it must have been torture for them waiting so long – I mean it’s been a week since we made the Linzer Cookies – a whole week!  what a terrible … Continue reading

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Linzer Heart Cookies

  I love the sentiment of Valentines Day, cards with tender tones, flowers and various tokens of admiration – quite clearly I am a total romantic. I also love hearts, so it’s alot of fun to have Valentines Day as a reason to decorate … Continue reading

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