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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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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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Fattoush

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I know it has been a while and I have no excuses other than I have been busy, busy, busy with my daughters’ Spring Benefit – it was all-encompasing but very gratifying and totally worth it. I decided to ease my … 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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Kulich with Candied Lemon Glaze

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I had hoped to give you a more detailed picture of my Kulich however there was a miscommunication in our household and it went. And being the sweet and fragrant bread that it is – it went quickly! Kulich is … Continue reading

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Sesame King Prawn Toasts

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There are two types of Chinese food in my world; good & greasy and then there is exotic – each has a time and place. I have been lucky enough to find a chef that does both incredibly well and … Continue reading

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Swiss Chard Tart with Goats Cheese, Currants & Pine Nuts

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The other day some one asked me what my favourite recipes were – amongst my list of about 20 was the Hazelnut & Brown Butter Cake, created by Suzanne Goin. It prompted me to open up her book, Sunday Suppers … Continue reading

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Irish Stew

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When I was growing up there was an urban myth going around, that the Irish put soiled socks in their stews for flavour – now keep in mind that I grew up in Australia so it may have been one … 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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Fresh Chevre with Tomato Sugo & Toasted Pide

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There is almost nothing better than getting home from a night out and having a late night supper to finish off the evening. A little amuse bouche; some freshly shucked oysters, foie gras on some toast or something quickly whipped up … Continue reading

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