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Apricot & Almond Tea Cakes

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The idea for these little cakes came from Le Pain Quotidien – one of my favourite coffee shops in New York. And whilst I am not a fan of big chain coffee houses this particular one seems to retain a charm … Continue reading

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Thomas Keller Nutter Butters

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All the way from Bouchon Bakery, we have these Nutter Butter cookies and I am glad they have the word ‘butter’ in the title because they are all that – and a little more. Delicious nonetheless, and as my daughter … Continue reading

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Rugelach

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  I am embarrassed to say I had never tried rugelach until I moved to the US – and it’s not like I grew up in a ‘meat and three veg’ household either. With my mother being of Eastern European origin … Continue reading

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Sage & Brown Butter Madeleines

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  Madeleines seem to be popping up everywhere in my life – I have had them at morning teas, had them passed to me at picnics and more recently, a small parcel of them were given to me as an apology – from a waiter who split some … Continue reading

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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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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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Sugar Cookies

My youngest daughter turned 3 the other day and I spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen making treats she would love. Sugar cookies always go down well with children and she is going through a ‘butterfly’ phase … 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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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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