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Fall Sugar Cookies

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There were all sorts of reasons to make these last week, from a Fall themed bake sale to a Halloween celebration – and what is an event without customised sugar cookies. Although my sugar cookie skills are getting marginally better, … Continue reading

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Chocolate Brownie Cookies

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As far as chocolate cookies are concerned, these contenders are a heavyweight – with the chocolate content in one batch weighing in at just under 2 pounds. Despite this, they are not overly dense or fudgy in texture, just perfectly … Continue reading

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Blueberry Jamboree

  I have committed a cardinal sin in the world of blogging and that is to not update my page for ages – and I mean ages. It is not like I have thrown my utensils in the air and left the confines of my … Continue reading

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Brown Butter Rice Crispie Treats

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 There is a baker in the USA called Joy, she has a wonderful food blog and has just released a book. I like her because she is a no nonsense kind-of-chick, a little rock and roll and a little vintage … Continue reading

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Walnut Cake

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I haven’t been around much have I? I feel terrible but I have been busy with the girls and their schools. On top of that I have being making a valiant effort to cook a little healthier and the couple … Continue reading

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Pecan & Butterscotch Cookies

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Can I tell you about my day? my very frustrating and almost fruitless day!! Actually, I don’t think I am going to bother you with it because after I spent all morning trying to book the girls into swimming lessons … Continue reading

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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

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  Here we have another one of those luscious home baked treats that screams good old fashioned 1950’s diner treat. I can just imagine the little children of St Louis, Missouri lining up outside their local bakery with their nickels … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Brownies

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This is Mr Man’s favourite brownie recipe and it has taken me a while to post because I felt like it needed perfection. That has taken a while and ironically enough it was only when I ran out of a … Continue reading

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Tozi’s Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Squares

It has been a while since I have baked anything from this sorcerer of all things sweet, creator of the Crack Pie and countless other magnificent morsels. So I thought I might treat you (and myself) to these – a … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookies

I am in Australia on holidays and our kitchen is not set up to bake (or even cook for that matter) so recipes may be scarce of the next couple of weeks. I would also like to spend some quality … Continue reading

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