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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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richards854
May 4, 20232 min read
Molten Chocolate Cake
Stacy tells me stories of going to Nobu’s first European restaurant when it opened in 1997. Set on the first floor of the Metropolitan...
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richards854
May 4, 20231 min read
Lemon & Lavender Loaf
There is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes. As they say in Norway. I beg to differ and after getting excited about the peek into...
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richards854
May 4, 20231 min read
Classic Banana Loaf
And the award for the dullest, most boring looking cake goes to…………But don’t be mistaken, this understated little number is absolutely...
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richards854
May 4, 20232 min read
Chocolate Chiffon Cake
These light cakes are made with vegetable oil instead of butter. It's easier to beat air into the batter so chiffon cakes have a lighter...
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richards854
May 4, 20231 min read
Coconut Flaxseed Bread
For anyone that avoids gluten or dairy, this is a simple bread that’s also great toasted. No kneading is required so don’t forget your...
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richards854
May 4, 20232 min read
Garibaldi Biscuits (AKA Squashed Flies
Also known as the 'dead fly biscuit' or 'fly sandwich', this week's recipe is a trip back to childhood, as my Grandmother used to bring...
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richards854
May 4, 20231 min read
Granola Bark
Why is it that everything gets chocolatified at some point? I guess it's so delicious, why wouldn't you. Early imports of chocolate were...
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richards854
May 3, 20232 min read
Miniature Plain & Raisin Scones
The cause of endless arguments over hundreds of years. Cream or jam first? In Cornwall the jam goes on first. Apparently this is how the...
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richards854
May 3, 20231 min read
Eton Mess
There are various stories about how Eton Mess originated, from a picnic being dropped at a cricket match and smashing up the meringue,...
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richards854
May 3, 20232 min read
Baklava
Baklava So much of the taste and pleasure comes from the contrasting textures. Where the multi-layers of filo pastry on top, stay flaky...
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richards854
May 3, 20231 min read
Biscotti
Also known as cantucci, these famous Italian biscuits originated from the Tuscan city of Prato. The word biscotti is derived from the...
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richards854
May 2, 20231 min read
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Yes, I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of pastry overwhelms the filling. These aren't quite the...
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richards854
May 1, 20231 min read
Frangipane Mincemeat Traybake
Here's a recipe to use up any jars of mincemeat from the Christmas celebrations. Waste not, want not, and you will love these. Frangipane...
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richards854
May 1, 20232 min read
Sufganiyot
Also known as a Berliner in Germany and a ponchik in Poland. Chanukah (Hanukkah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of...
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richards854
May 1, 20231 min read
Flourless Mocha Cakes
Similar to cappuccino cakes but with a little chocolate to sweeten the caffeine kick, these are easy to make and gluten free. Flourless...
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richards854
May 1, 20231 min read
Moroccan Coconut Cookies
Always on the search for local delicacies, we came across Ghreyba in Marrakech. These Moroccan cookies can be made with different kinds...
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richards854
May 1, 20232 min read
Upside-down Blood Orange Cake
These are the last months of the plentiful blood oranges which go to make this recipe such a mouth-watering treat. The fruit has crimson...
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richards854
May 1, 20232 min read
Hot Cross Loaf
We’re in the foothills of Easter and I’ve wondered why celebratory cakes from England, Israel, and Greece are all quite similar. Hot...
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