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Dec 7, 2020

Pumpkin Pie with a Rosehip Swirl

As mentioned in Day 97 of The Challenge Happy Thanksgiving (a little belatedly)! Pumpkin pie is a staple Thanksgiving and Christmas food...

Dec 6, 2020

Days 95-100: Imam Bayildi, Persimmon porridge, bacon and lentil soup, cauliflower steaks etc

Challenge update: We have reached day 100! I am calling the challenge here as I am no longer always sure what we have or haven't done on...

Dec 5, 2020

Persimmon Porridge

As mentioned in Day 96 of The Challenge Persimmons are a new fruit for me. They are in season around now every year, and I just never...

Nov 29, 2020

Butternut and Chestnut Cream Soup

As mentioned in Day 87 of The Challenge Butternut and chestnut seasons intersect! This was entirely experimental. I saw the title of this...

Nov 28, 2020

Carrot and Quince Soup

As mentioned in Day 80 of The Challenge Quinces are something that (aside from being seasonal! I know! So many seasonal fruits and...

Nov 27, 2020

Quince Tapioca

As mentioned in Day 86 of The Challenge When I was little I didn't like tapioca because it looked like (and sort of had the texture of)...

Nov 26, 2020

Rosehip and Chestnut Chicken Stew

As mentioned in Day 93 of The Challenge I saw a recipe title for pomegranate and chestnut chicken stew, but we're in lock down and I...

Nov 25, 2020

Onion Tart

As mentioned in Day 84 of The Challenge This is one of my favourite tarts (and for any of you who've been paying attention, I make a lot...

Nov 24, 2020

Beet Borani

As mentioned in Day 91 of The Challenge We first discovered this in out Taste of Persia cookbook by Naomi Duguid a few years ago, but it...

Nov 23, 2020

Fondue

As mentioned on Day 79 of The Challenge Fondue is traditional here, and as old as our dear Alps. There are many different ways of making,...

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