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Baklava

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Michelle

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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Blood Orange & Campari Sorbet

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Michelle

I couldn’t resist purchasing a crate of blood oranges from my local markets. I stumbled upon them last weekend and seeing them packaged in such a quaint way bought back memories of my childhood – back in the days when … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Marmalade Dessert Cake

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Michelle

For me, this cake has Easter written all over it – and not because it contains chocolate but because it was served to me one Easter as part of what has to be the best Easter brunch I have ever … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Caramel Ganache

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Michelle

Making macarons is a tiny bit like making icecream, once you do it for the first time you become addicted. Since my initial batch (Rose Macarons with Raspberry Ganache), macarons have been on my mind constantly. I am trying to move on, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pots De Creme

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Michelle

Here is something I bet you didn’t know about me – every so often I cartwheel just to make sure I still have ‘it’. In fact there are a couple of things that I do with the similar regularity for … Continue reading →

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Lemon Polenta Cake

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Michelle

  I lost myself to this cake earlier today. I was fiddling around with it in attempt to get some good shots (it can be very hard to take a good photo of a fairly plain cake) and I thought I … Continue reading →

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Grand Marnier Souffle with Creme Anglaise

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Michelle

  These souffles are so good I made them twice, well actually that is a little white lie. The first time I made them I wasn’t organised with my camera and by the time I was ready to take the pictures, my little … Continue reading →

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Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Michelle

I finally bought myself an ice cream maker – wahoo! And after using it a couple of times, I am wondering how my lets-eat-ice-cream-like-crazy family survived without one. Can I tell you that this machine is worth every penny and … Continue reading →

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Candied Orange Peel

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Michelle

I find candied peel to be one of those things that I encounter every year or so and when I do, I am reminded what a wonderful thing they are – and so unassuming. They may be small and sweet but they pack … Continue reading →

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Baci Semifreddo

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Michelle

  There are many times I have gone to make icecream and read through the recipe to find that I need an icecream maker which I don’t have – so very annoying! I guess I should buy one but I … Continue reading →

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