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Blueberry Crumb Cake

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  Oh boring – another tender cake peppered with blueberrys and topped with a crisp, buttery crumble. A crumb cake to have with my morning coffee after weeks of eating fruit. Well I tell you, it’s about time. I have … Continue reading

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Sausage Rolls

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  I don’t eat sausage rolls too often but when I do, to say I enjoy them would be an understatement. Sadly they are not widely available in the USA so I have been making my own to compensate for … Continue reading

Posted in Meat, Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Tarts/Flans/Quiches/Pies | 4 Comments

Chocolate Toblerone Muffins

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  I have to admit that once Summer comes I tend to steer clear of chocolate – for no reason other than I associate it with the cooler months and comforts found in open fires, grilled cheese sandwiches and full … Continue reading

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Almond, Elderflower & Lime Travel Cakes

These little travel cakes are just the sweetest things and perfect for your Summer (or Winter) picnics. Aside from the strong almond flavour, the elderflower liquor gives them a nice fruity and almost floral taste, not to be outdone by … Continue reading

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Zucchini & Dill Fritters

Here is something I bet you didn’t know about your humble and earthy zucchini – it is actually an immature fruit, being the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower. And I thought I knew everything there was to know about … Continue reading

Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Pissaladiere

Pissaladiere is my number one picnic food. And aside from the fact that it is a great traveller it also has a couple of my favourite ingredients, anchovies being my most favourite of all. Hailing from the Cote d’Azur, it … Continue reading

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Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will find Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies through out New York and quite possibly all over the US. I have seen them sold in so many place that when I came across this recipe I thought I should add it … Continue reading

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Brown Butter Peach Bars

Over the last couple of months I have gathered together a nice little pile of peach recipes. It’s not like I have been sitting around tapping my fingers on my kitchen counter, waiting for peaches to come into season but … Continue reading

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Lobster Rolls

I have always loved the idea of lobster rolls and today I found the perfect recipe – it is quite amazing what a few well chosen ingredients can produce. These splendid rolls are simple in flavour (without the chaos too … Continue reading

Posted in Barbeques/Grilling, Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Sandwiches, Seafood | 3 Comments

Raspberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

I am wondering why these bars are called breakfast bars because aside from a handful of oats and fresh raspberries there is not much else that says ‘breakfast’ to me. But no matter because they are very good and there … Continue reading

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