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Tag Archives: Baking
Rustic Baking. Little Coconut Tea Cakes With Passionfruit Buttercream Frosting.
I’m so delighted that rustic, slightly messy looking cakes are right on trend at the moment. A throw back to the pared back naked cake fad which foregoes fancy cake decoration and celebrates the delicious textures and flavours of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Buttercream, Cake, Coconut, Passionfruit, Tea Cakes
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Miniaturist Baking. Raspberry Chocolate Brownie Bars
I’ve been reading Jessie Burton’s fascinating novel The Miniaturist, and by no small coincidence seem to have subconsciously reverted to baking all manner of cakes, brownies and slices in my newly acquired mini loaf trays. I’m now the proud owner … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Brownie, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Raspberry
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Old Fashioned Baking. Little Almond Butter Cakes.
I do most of my baking in the cooler months, when it’s not too hot to turn on the oven, and cocooned against the elements we’re craving comfort food. Particularly on wet, dreary days when there’s nothing more inviting than … Continue reading
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Tagged Afternoon Tea, Almond, Back to Basics, Baking, Butter, Buttercake, Cake, Winter
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Rich And Decadent. Salted Vanilla Fudge Shortbread Squares.
There’s a serious battle being played out in our kitchen at the moment between the much loved, often requested, traditional chocolate caramel slice and a new contender; a very modern salted vanilla fudge shortbread square. Having baked just one … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Small Bites, Sweet Treats
Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Butter, Cream, Fudge, Salt, Shortbread, Slice, Vanilla, Winter
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A Classic Combination. Chocolate And Orange Jaffa Brownie.
We can never go past a good brownie recipe in our house. So, not unsurprisingly, perusing the weekend paper last Sunday morning Frank Camorra’s recipe for Jaffa Brownie jumped out at me. My attention caught by the intriguing addition of … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Brownie, Chocolate, Coconut Oil, Cointreau, Dessert, Hazelnut, Orange, Slice, Winter
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Crisp, Puffed And Golden. Strawberry Choux Pastry Crown With Creme Patissiere.
With a veritable mountain of creme patissiere beckoning from the refrigerator I decided to resurrect my tried and true choux puff pastry recipe. And so it was I spent a pleasant afternoon playing around with pastry in the kitchen. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Baking, Cake, Choux Pastry, Creme Patissiere, Dessert, Gateau, Strawberries, Toffee
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From My Kitchen Pantry. Rich and Luscious Crème Pâtissière.
This weekend we’re celebrating my husband’s birthday, and as always I’m baking a celebratory cake. Last year we embarked on a serious chocoholic indulgence with a Chocolate Mousse Torte with Candied Morello Cherries and Hazelnut Praline, this year it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Eggs, Sweet Treats
Tagged Baking, Butter, Creme Patissiere, Eggs, Gluten free, Milk, Pastry Cream, Vanilla
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Sunday Brunch. Cinnamon Sugared Pop Overs With Apple Compote.
I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. The last thing I wanted to do on a cold, dreary, drizzly winter’s day was leave the cosy confines of our home to make a regular Sunday morning pilgrimage to the bakery. … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Fruit, Small Bites, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Apple, Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Cinnamon, Compote, Doughnut, Pop Over, Winter
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Inspired By Wimbledon. Individual Strawberry Shortcakes With Creme Fraiche
I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with Wimbledon. The oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Hosted each year by the All England Lawn Tennis Club. So deep is my obsession that I have just … Continue reading
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Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cream, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Shortcake, Strawberries, Wimbledon
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