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Fall Sugar Cookies
There were all sorts of reasons to make these last week, from a Fall themed bake sale to a Halloween celebration – and what is an event without customised sugar cookies. Although my sugar cookie skills are getting marginally better, … Continue reading
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
As far as chocolate cookies are concerned, these contenders are a heavyweight – with the chocolate content in one batch weighing in at just under 2 pounds. Despite this, they are not overly dense or fudgy in texture, just perfectly … Continue reading
Pear & Frangipane Tart
A couple of years ago when we went to Paris, we stayed in a little apartment in the Marais that sat very near to a host of excellent patisseries. Every afternoon, Mr Man would go out and shop for our afternoon treat, and … Continue reading
Fruit Tart
I think fruit tarts are mesmerising. They are the item that catches my eye at every bakery counter, the fruit so perfectly (or in my case, not perfectly) arranged, glistening in glaze and so full of gorgeous colour. They are … Continue reading
Flinders Mixed Berry Muffins
About a year and a half ago, on a rainy day in Flinders (Victoria, Australia), I found myself taking shelter in a local coffee shop. It was on this day I ate the best mixed berry muffins I have ever … Continue reading
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Milk Bar Pistachio Layer Cake
I have been avoiding this cake for a couple of weeks. In fact I purchased the two key ingredients (pistachio paste and pistachio oil) over two months ago and have just been waiting for the inclanation to come – which it … Continue reading
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Walnut Cake
I haven’t been around much have I? I feel terrible but I have been busy with the girls and their schools. On top of that I have being making a valiant effort to cook a little healthier and the couple … Continue reading
Pecan & Butterscotch Cookies
Can I tell you about my day? my very frustrating and almost fruitless day!! Actually, I don’t think I am going to bother you with it because after I spent all morning trying to book the girls into swimming lessons … Continue reading
Strawberry & Vanilla Bean Preserves
It should have been a very outdoorsy weekend – the skies were clear and blue and aside from a Wintery nip in the air it was just beautiful outside. Alas for us it was not the case, Elouise was sick … Continue reading
