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Fritelli Con Conserva Di Fragole (mini Doughnuts with Strawberry Jam)
I must confess that I had every intention of making something Christmasy today, but these got the better of me. Having said that, when I glanced quickly at the photo I posted they almost looked Christmas like – the dusty white … Continue reading
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Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies
I am getting very caught up in the custom of holiday cookie making. All over America people have been planning their holiday cookies for the past month. Some have been making dough and freezing it, while others have been … Continue reading
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Balsamic Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
I was sitting down to dinner a couple of months ago with some dear school friends and we all agreed that brussel sprouts were our least favourite vegetable. All for different reasons, mine was the fact that we were forced … Continue reading
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Fleur De Sel Caramels
Christmas is almost upon us and it has me thinking about homemade gifts, which I am sure you agree are the nicest by far. I have been making gifts on and off for the last 30 years a very … Continue reading
Brown Sugar Butterfly Cakes with Raspberry Cream
There is something very whimsical about a butterfly cake. They take me back to childhood. Back to childrens birthday’s, tea parties with a crowd of dolls and stuffed animals and back to one of my very initial baking experiences. I … Continue reading
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Sticky Caramel Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Creme
Pears are one of my favourite fruits – it’s not so much about the taste but more about the look. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good pear but what really attracts me is their shape and colour. Their … Continue reading
Quail with Melting Onions, Saffron and Chickpeas
This particular recipe is from a cookbook called Saraban – an absolute treasure for anyone who appreciates culturally rich cuisines. Saraban navigates its reader through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and gives us an insight to one of the … Continue reading
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Roast Tomato Sauce
I had one of those days today. I attempted two different dishes and for various reasons they did not come to fruition. The butcher gave me the wrong cut of meat for one so it has been made however is … Continue reading
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