Tag Archives: Chocolate

It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas. Brownies with Ginger, Cranberry, Pecan and White Chocolate Chunks

Posted on December 6, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Here I am baking again. For my son.  Last day of school.  Last day of exams. He’s off to rowing camp for a week at 6 am in the morning.  I won’t get to see him tonight as it’s Speech … Continue reading →

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Rich and Fudgy. Chocolate Crackle Cookies.

Posted on December 5, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I made these for my son the other day. The lovely Jo commented that they looked all festive and christmas-y with their snowy cracked shells. I’d never thought of them that way. And I suppose they do. Under that snowy, … Continue reading →

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Wrapped for Christmas. Festive Little Fruitcakes with Chocolate and Kahlua

Posted on December 3, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The countdown is on to the end of the school term. Three days to go before the long summer holidays  begin. This weekend was my last chance to get all those little end of year gifts organised. Somehow, despite the … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Foodie Bijoux Gifts. Idea No 1. Dolci Sapori Confetti. Sugared Almonds With A Twist

Posted on November 23, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One more week to go until December. The Silly Season. Frivolous and fun. End of year celebrations go hand in hand with thank yous and tokens of appreciation. Gift giving shouldn’t be a chore. I’m on the look out for what I like to … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Hermann Happiness. Chocolate Chunk Muffins with Raspberries and Almond Meal

Posted on November 20, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Hermann didn’t quite make it to Siberia. He received a last minute reprieve after repeated requests to bake a chocolate version. I was a bit dubious at first about adding chocolate to Hermann. In my mind Hermann was best suited … Continue reading →

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Rich and Decadent. Whiskey, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Rhubarb Compote and Creme Fraiche

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I was lucky enough to be introduced to this gorgeous flourless chocolate cake many years ago by my neighbour, Amber. She whipped up ten of these for her brother’s wedding! We were the grateful recipients of some leftovers. At the time … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Pecans

Posted on October 27, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A plate of freshly baked cookies just out of the oven with a glass of milk. Like a warm hug from mum as my daughters like to say. It’s a very popular after school treat in our house. There are … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Caramel Slice. My Way.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I make this all the time. Its rich, sinful and delicious and everyone’s favourite.  Every Monday morning my son takes something home-baked with him to the dorms at school. More often than not the request is for caramel slice. This … Continue reading →

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Nigella’s Sweet and Salty Crunch Nut Bars with Homemade Honeycomb.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My girlfriend Amanda introduced me to this concoction earlier this year. Its rich and sinful and requires no effort at all. Melt, mix and pour into a pan to set. Pure Nigella Lawson. The original recipe calls for Crunchie bars, … Continue reading →

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Back to School. What to Bake? Chocolate Cake!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Holidays are over and a new school term is about to begin. Time to resurrect the weekly ritual of  baking something  for my children’s school lunches. What to bake? Chocolate Cake! This chocolate cake is a firm family favourite and ticks all the boxes. … Continue reading →

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