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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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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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Almond, Elderflower & Lime Travel Cakes

These little travel cakes are just the sweetest things and perfect for your Summer (or Winter) picnics. Aside from the strong almond flavour, the elderflower liquor gives them a nice fruity and almost floral taste, not to be outdone by … 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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Mocha Eclairs

It became glaringly obvious to me today that I should not attempt pastries such as these unless I am in the right frame of mind. And as you can see by my photo’s – I was not.  I am not too sure … 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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Blueberry Vanilla Tart

This recipe comes from Serge Dansereau of Bathers Pavillion at Balmoral Beach in Sydney. I made Mr Man take me there one Mothers Day – I wasn’t yet a mother but I was over halfway there and in my mind … Continue reading

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