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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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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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Rhubarb & Pear Crisp

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We always have time for a dessert in our house and today there was even more of a reason – it was so gloomy outside. Grey, foggy, drizzly and cold – it was weather that demanded lots of comfort food. … Continue reading

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Strawberry & Vanilla Bean Preserves

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It should have been a very outdoorsy weekend – the skies were clear and blue and aside from a Wintery nip in the air it was just beautiful outside. Alas for us it was not the case, Elouise was sick … Continue reading

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Apple Tarte Tatin

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  A tarte tatin is one of those recipes that always seems to be far more complicated than it really is – when in actual fact, after you have made it once you will be wondering why it hasn’t been on your … Continue reading

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French Apple Cake

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  One of the many things I love about Autumn are the varieties of apples that become available – so crisp and sweet, it almost seems a shame to cook them. But with the produce section of our market looking … Continue reading

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