Sesame Chocolate
Popular in cuisines around the world, sesame is the oldest domesticated oilseed crop, having been cultivated for over 5000 years - mainly...
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richards854
May 8, 20231 min read
Date & Nut Energy Bars
I don’t remember energy bars as a kid. I remember Marathon bars (now Snickers) and probably the prelude to our more ‘virtuous’ energy...
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richards854
May 8, 20231 min read
Elizabeth Jubilee Sponge Cake (aka Victoria)
Named after Queen Victoria who enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this may seem a bit old fashioned (classic) in our hemp and chia...
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richards854
May 8, 20231 min read
Royal Fruit Cake
Probably England’s most traditional cake where versions morph into Christmas pudding and wedding cakes. My King Charles’ Coronation...
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richards854
May 8, 20232 min read
Lamingtons
All the way from down-under, Lamingtons are an iconic butter or vanilla-sponge cake traditionally made on Australia Day. The cake squares...
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richards854
May 5, 20234 min read
CRISPIEST GREEK LEMON POTATOES RECIPE (PATATES LEMONATES)
The perfect, traditional Greek lemon potatoes recipe, ideal for your Sunday family roast!!! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Apple Pies
These individual apple pies are so quick to make and perfect with Crème Anglaise. And I thought, how nice of the French to make our...
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)
Originated by Lisbon's Catholic monks at the Hieronymites Monastery in the 18thCentury. Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)...
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
Easter Cupcakes
Okay, so this has a little non-artisanal chocolate and more than a little sugar. But it’s gluten and dairy free so let’s call it evens....
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
Apple, Banana & Maple Tray Bake
Tray bakes are great because they’re usually simple to make, create an abundance of treats for the effort put in and leave less washing...
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
Swedish Chocolate Cake
In Swedish, Kladdig means sticky or messy, and Kladdkaka takes its name from this. Crisp on the outside, gooey in the centre, this...
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
Fasolakia
Some classic recipes just go on and on. And this is a favourite of adults and kids at our full-house dinners. Growing up, my mother only...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Raw Chocolate
Chocolate has been consumed as a drink for thousands of years in South America. It was brought to Europe over 500 years ago by...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Kit Kat Bars
Good artists copy, great artists steal. So said Picasso. But what did he mean by that? Picasso was highlighting that good artists and...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Strawberry Summer Roulade
Almost summer and this feels like a late June recipe. But whose complaining, roll on summer 🌞 🌞 🌞 . Strawberry Summer Roulade...
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richards854
May 5, 20231 min read
White Chocolate & Lemon Biscuits
These biscuits are part of a selection I bake for the salon. A delicately sweet and zesty partner to afternoon coffee. White Chocolate...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Honey Cake
Honey Cake (Lekach) I sometimes find honey cake heavy and dense, but this recipe is light and moist. These cakes are traditionally baked...
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richards854
May 5, 20232 min read
Malva Pudding
Our whistle stop tour drops by South Africa today for their Malva Pudding. A moist cake recipe with a spongy caramelized texture made...
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richards854
May 4, 20231 min read
Carrot Cake
The best carrot cake ever, and world famous. Carrot Cake No virtue signalling, but the taste...Wow! Ingredients: 300gms carrots (grated)...
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richards854
May 4, 20232 min read
HELP! I Have Split Ends
Those fuzzy white dots really spoil the look. But if it’s any consolation they’re even worse under the microscope. Look, a supple healthy...
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