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Dec 29, 2022

Sahlep Custard

Growing up, sahlep, ground orchid root used in a Turkish milk-based hot drink, was a special treat, only after my dad had been on a trip...

Dec 17, 2022

Cranberry and White Chocolate Blondies

My sister is visiting to help with the arrival of the Littler One, and we've been on a bit of a baking kick. Well, cooking of a variety...

Dec 13, 2022

Rhubarb and Apple Tart

So, I'm a little late in sharing this one. It is from when my rhubarb compote was fresh in the spring, not a defrosted one from the...

Mar 3, 2022

Lime Curd

Continuing on my citrus adventures for this winter, I present you with lime curd. Using the same base recipe as my Pink Grapefruit Curd...

Nov 24, 2021

Chestnut Puddings

I've always loved chestnuts in any shape or form, especially roast chestnuts. They always speak to me of Christmas markets, friends and...

Sep 12, 2021

Roast Chestnut Cookies

During the 12 days of Christmas Cookies last year, Day 5 was Chestnut rings (" on the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Sep 9, 2021

Rose Cake, versions 3 and 4

I really liked the first Rose Cake recipe I came up with in versions 1 and 2, but I wanted to try again using fresh petals. To try out...

Jul 25, 2021

Rhubarb and Apple Blondies

After how good the Ginger and Pear Blondies were, the idea of trying a variant using rhubarb immediately came to mind when I had a load...

Jun 29, 2021

Lemon Syllabub and Blueberries with Lemon Cupcakes

I wanted to try out an idea my sister had had recently in using syllabub - an 18th century cream and wine based dessert - instead of...

Jun 6, 2021

Rose Petal Ice Cream

A few years ago I needed rose petals or rose water for some recipe and didn't have it. My grandmother and I therefore dried petals from...

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