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Jun 6, 2023

Turnip Cookies 2 Ways

Now, I know this is a weird one. It is as odd an idea as it sounds, but hear me out. They actually worked quite well. Done the first way,...

Dec 22, 2022

Cranberry and Almond Bagels

B is for Bagel... A year ago for Christmas, my sister gave me bagel moulds (also known as witches` hats) and a recipe. Growing up in...

Oct 4, 2022

Sesame Cookies

I've always really liked peanut butter cookies. When working in Greece, I entered into a bit of a relationship with tahini. Hence the...

Mar 6, 2022

G and T Lime Marmalade

Next on this winter's odyssey of marmalade batches is a lime one (and yes, I say "a lime marmalade" as I plan on making another one), and...

Jan 23, 2022

Veggie Curry Couscous

This one isn't anything particularly spectacular, but it was quick and easy for a week night dinner and very tasty, so I thought it maybe...

Jan 13, 2022

Cinnamon Stars: Re-revisited (again)

So, it isn't like we needed more cookies just before New Year, but for Science, it was necessary to make a control batch of these using...

Jan 11, 2022

Plum and Burrata Toasts

I picked up fresh Burrata (such a delight!) and then wasn't sure how best to use it. We had lots of plums on hand, so I ended up making a...

Jan 9, 2022

Chicken Tagine

We made this for the family after Christmas, when we had all had a few too many turkey sandwiches and needed something with a newer...

Dec 16, 2021

Basler Christmas Cookies: Revisited

I first tried making these for myself last year, but as they are traditional here, I grew up eating them at this time of year, and they...

Oct 12, 2021

Pear and Almond Chocolate Muffins

I was talking to family in Hawaii recently, and it was evening for them, morning for me. They were having corn muffins with dinner, so I...

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