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Banoffee Pie

I am a huge fan of a pie, any pie and I do try to avoid them because when I do allow myself the pleasure of making or purchasing a pie, I enthusiastically embrace the idea of having it for … Continue reading

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Pear & Frangipane Tart

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A couple of years ago when we went to Paris, we stayed in a little apartment in the Marais that sat very near to a host of excellent patisseries. Every afternoon, Mr Man would go out and shop for our afternoon treat, and … 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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Fruit Tart

I think fruit tarts are mesmerising. They are the item that catches my eye at every bakery counter, the fruit so perfectly (or in my case, not perfectly) arranged, glistening in glaze and so full of gorgeous colour. They are … Continue reading

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Cherry Clafoutis

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 It’s cherry time again and every day we are scrubbing deep, red stains off our fingers (the table and even the walls and doors) – they are plump and juicy and so full of flavour. This particular dish seemed to be featured on amost … Continue reading

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Chocolate Molten Cakes

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Over the last couple of weeks I have recieved daily emails from Mr Man marked ‘urgent’, they have had recipes attached – all of them involving chocolate to various degrees. So it got me wondering if he was feeling a little … Continue reading

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Milk Bar Pistachio Layer Cake

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I have been avoiding this cake for a couple of weeks. In fact I purchased the two key ingredients (pistachio paste and pistachio oil) over two months ago and have just been waiting for the inclanation to come – which it … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie

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  Key Lime Pie has been on my mind for quite some time – since my last visit to Miami to be precise. I finally got to try it this weekend when my daughters had specified that we make a … 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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Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread Cake with Irish Whiskey Glaze

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I did plan to do an Irish Stew but that is going to have to wait till tomorrow – instead we have this lovely cake with a trickle of Irish glaze. For St Patricks Day I usually make my Chocolate … Continue reading

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