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Beetroot Salad with Walnut & Honey Vinegarette

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Michelle

  This salad is one of those that I make on a regular basis. We usually have it with some grilled scotch fillet steaks and a potato gratin. Nothing revolutionary, just really simple food. But gosh it’s good. Tonight I … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Goat’s Cheese Cake with Figs and Honey

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Michelle

  I would love to romanticise this cheesecake with tales of long ago. It could have been first documented as the celebration cake for the Greeks when they conquered Troy or perhaps it could have been the favourite dessert of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michelle

  They are a motley crew, these chocolate chip cookie sandwiches. So irregular and bumpy, with chunks of chocolate and walnuts popping out all over the place. There was not one that looked like it matched the other, nor one … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Chocolate | 1 Comment

Haloumi, Mint & Lemon Pasta with Olive Breadcrumbs

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Michelle

HELLLLOOOOO! I am back and it sure feels good. One of the things I neglected to think about in the process of my move was internet access, and I thought I was so organised. Anyway, back I am and back with a … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Michelle

A picture that sums up alot of things I have to be thankful for. For those of you celebrating – have a wonderful day and for those who are not custom to this occasion, it is nice to think about anyway. … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Michelle

  There is nothing like a dash of Bourbon to liven up a pumkpin pie – it’s a little rock and roll and I like it, I like it alot. Just as I like this fine pie. It’s not overly … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Tarts/Flans/Quiches/Pies, Vegetables | 1 Comment

Walnut Honey Caramels

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Michelle

For some strange reason whenever I make a cake, chocolates, cookies, biscuits or candies I can justify eating alot of whatever it is without any remorse whatsoever. I don’t know why it is but the store bought version would have me riddled with … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Michelle

  Colcannon is an Irish staple – a traditional potato dish that also consists of kale or cabbage, in this instance kale. It is custom for the Irish to eat this at Halloween and it can contain little trinkets that (if you are lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Ricotta & Marscapone Puddings with Spiced Wine Prunes

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Michelle

  One of the reasons I love these puddings is that they can be as seasonal as you want them to be. You can stew prunes or pears in a red wine for the colder months or for the warmer … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with a Caramel & Chocolate Ganache

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Michelle

Today we are celebrating! we have finally signed a lease for an apartment in New York. And I am pretty certain this one will not fall over like the last one (a long and horrible story that I still get … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Childrens Parties, Chocolate, Desserts, Morning Teas/High Teas | 4 Comments