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Fig & Raspberry Crostata

  Being Autumn, Figs are everywhere and raspberries are a dime a dozen (literally). And they are good raspberries, not bruised, flavourless and past their use-by-date, but firm and sweet and beautifully crimson. Two very good reasons for me to … Continue reading

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Chicken & Mushroom Fricassee

I have often wondered what a fricassee was and today whilst flicking through Food & Wine magazine what did I spy? a Chicken and Mushroom Fricasse, in print and with a picture. It just turned out that I was making a rice pilaf … Continue reading

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Mulled Wine (Gluvine)

I love red wine and I love Mulled Wine – I have been dappling in its chemistry since I was legally able too. This wonderfully warm and delightfully aromatic aperatif lends itself to many occasions; get togethers with friends on cold Winter evenings or afternoons by the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Mr Pumpkin has finally got the better of me and I am now ‘pumpkinised’. It’s true, for the last couple of weeks I have been avoiding pumpkins with a steely determination. Turning a blind eye to those ‘come hither’ looks … Continue reading

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Caramel Pecan Shortbread

It’s official – I am starting to warm up to Thanksgiving. Every food magazine is full of tips and tricks, sides and suggestions. To brine or not to brine – you name it, it’s in print and it’s been blogged about. I … Continue reading

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Florentine Mushrooms

Hey Ho, off to the markets we go! There was a nice chill in the air this morning and a perfect blue sky. It called for a visit to one of the local weekend markets that is held in a nearby … Continue reading

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Roasted Beetroot Salad with Blood Orange, Asparagus and Orange Oil

I have spent the last couple of weeks in New York skirting around the pumpkins. I will get there – certainly with my Bourbon Pumpkin Pie and maybe some Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins but for now I am holding on to the remnants of … Continue reading

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Eton Mess

Every morning my daughters are up at the crack of dawn filled with excitement of the day to come. After their breakfast they head into their bedrooms to begin ‘getting dressed’. This is a very important part of their morning … Continue reading

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White Chocolate Cupcakes with Cointreau Cream Cheese Frosting

I have been longing to make these for ages and couldn’t wait any longer. With Ms Kitchenaide still in storage (sob) I purchased a wee hand held machine that is filling some very big shoes. This particular recipe is one I … Continue reading

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Saltimbocca Involtini

I don’t go out for a dinner a lot but when I do my favourite way of eating is tapas style – small tasty morsels laid out for me to nibble on while I enjoy a few glasses of wine. … Continue reading

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