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Rhubarb & Pear Crisp

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We always have time for a dessert in our house and today there was even more of a reason – it was so gloomy outside. Grey, foggy, drizzly and cold – it was weather that demanded lots of comfort food. … Continue reading

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Brown Butter Layer Cake with Chocolate Mousse & Hazelnut Buttercream

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It is Valentine’s Day and once again it has reminded me how fast time is flying – and you might (or might not) know that we celebrate this occasion as a family which means a nice dinner in. Last year … Continue reading

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Apple Tarte Tatin

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  A tarte tatin is one of those recipes that always seems to be far more complicated than it really is – when in actual fact, after you have made it once you will be wondering why it hasn’t been on your … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Brownies

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This is Mr Man’s favourite brownie recipe and it has taken me a while to post because I felt like it needed perfection. That has taken a while and ironically enough it was only when I ran out of a … Continue reading

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Bourbon & Maple Pecan Pie

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It’s hard to escape a celebration or dinner party in our household without making a Crack Pie – it is Mr Man’s absolute favourite dessert and what he has requested (and is getting) for Thanksgiving. Despite this I still had … Continue reading

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Pizzelles

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We are quickly heading into the cookie season with the festivities just around the corner. The first being Thanksgiving and the second being Christmas (for me), Hanukkah for some and simply ‘holidays’ for others. I vowed last year that I … Continue reading

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Pecan, Bourbon & Butterscotch Bread Pudding

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This recipe arrived in this months Bon Appetit and it made my mouth water. I planned to write a couple of paragraphs on how wonderful it is, how the poppyseeds and pecans add a lovely crunch and the side of … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I am well aware the world does not need another chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I made my decision to post this recipe because it is a favourite in our household. And I think what makes it so are the remarkable … Continue reading

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Pecan Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

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Here are some sweet little cupcakes that are very Autumnal and relevant to the upcoming holidays – Thanksgiving being the one on my mind at the moment. I know they look a little on the messy side but they are … Continue reading

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French Apple Cake

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  One of the many things I love about Autumn are the varieties of apples that become available – so crisp and sweet, it almost seems a shame to cook them. But with the produce section of our market looking … Continue reading

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