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Parsnip, Hazelnut and Stem Ginger Loaf Cake
Every week, me and my friend/colleague are tasked with coming up with three different desserts to put onto the Du Jour menu at work. This is by far, the best part of my job. It’s something I’ve had to...
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Individual Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
About 6 months ago, if anyone told me they were going to make a Pineapple Upside Down Cake, my mind would instantly wander to the 70s: Peace, love, music and big afros. Before recently being...
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Chocolate Bark: A Lesson In Tempering Chocolate
When I first started training as a Pastry Chef, I was terrified of everything. I could happily make a batch of brownie at home but as soon as I was faced with this simple task at work, I would over...
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Rhubarb and Mascarpone Semifreddo with Meringue Kisses (GF)
I’m on a Rhubarb mission. I want to use up all the Rhubarb I can while it’s still around. Some of my co-workers think I’m crazy. “Step away from the Rhubarb.” I could honestly write page after page...
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Crisp Apple and Raspberry Turnovers
When I think back to my childhood, my memories almost always surround food. Whether it be the pea’s that my mum made my sister eat before she could have pudding, or the greasy but oh so tasty fast food...
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Beurre Noisette Honey Crêpes
If I could have pancakes every morning, I would. Although, I don’t know if that ruins them a bit? I suppose that would ruin everything special if you could have it everyday. Christmas every single day...
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Mini Pavlovas with Cherry and Blueberry Compote (GF)
I’m just going to be completely honest. I’m slumped over my computer right now, craving a burger. It’s 1am. I’m approaching day 5 at work and still have 5 more to go. I’m dying at the prospect. I’ve...
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Salted Caramel Brioche Doughnuts
Unbeknown to me, it was national doughnut day a few weeks ago. As soon as my WordPress, Instagram and Facebook feeds filled up with photo after photo of puffed, golden, chocolate covered doughnuts; I...
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A Summer Weekend Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie
Usually when I post on here, I plan ahead. I make whatever delicious treat I crave a week in advance and schedule a time on my days off to sit in front of my computer. Today though, I made something so...
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Peach & Apricot Almond Cake with Streusel topping
The warm weather is making me lethargic. It’s making me lay out in the park for hours on end. It’s luring me onto the grass. I lie there, unmoving, with no thoughts or worries apart from the occasional...
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
‘What shall I make this week?’ Is probably the question I ask most to family and friends. Sometimes I sit for hours scouring the internet, desperately clawing for an idea that might take my fancy. I...
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French Toast with Blueberry Compote and Whipped Ricotta
The first time I tasted French Toast was about two and half years ago. As part of my job, I was offered a free stay in the Hotel. This was a crazy treat on its own, but the food was what I was really...
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Malted Milk Ice Cream and Double Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches with Cocoa Nibs
I’ve been obsessing over ice cream sandwiches for a few weeks now. I craved them after finding a food truck (Blu top Ice Cream Sandwiches) which made large cookie sandwiches filled with wonderful ice...
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Cheese, Onion and Rosemary Soda Bread
The weather seems to have taken a turn to rain and chilling winds along with the ever increasingly dark mornings and evenings. I’m honestly getting excited for christmas time already. A bit eager, I...
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Blackberry, Orange and Chocolate Bread Pudding for one
One thing that really bothers me about living on my own, is buying food for one. I hate leftovers and, more than anything, I hate wasting food. I admit that some leftover meals are crazy delicious,...
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Mocha Birthday Cake: Chocolate Chip Coffee Sponge, Dark Chocolate Ganache and...
I really believe that you should make the most of your birthday. Whether you’re 1 or 101, it should be a real celebration. I no longer do these one day birthdays, I need to eek it out for as long as...
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Gingerbread Pancakes with Almonds and Maple Roasted Pear
I had big plans for this post. I was going to blab about my recent trip to Iceland and post this finger licking recipe with it. However, after having a quick hour long peek gaze through my photos, I’ve...
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A trip to the healthy side: Raw Brownie’s (Vegan/GF)
If someone had told me a year or two ago that I’d be someone that ordered a salad regularly in a restaurant, I’d run away and hide all the goodies I could get my hands on thinking they were about to go...
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Soft, Chewy Chocolate dipped Mini Coconut Macaroons (GF)
I do realise its Christmas Eve and your all probably either working (bah humbug) or chained to your oven looking like a deranged version of your former composed self after all the hours of planning,...
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Momofuku Milk Bar Banana Cream Pie
People always say, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.’ I say, ‘when life gives you black overripe bananas, make Momofuku banana cream pie.’ Who knew that leaving your bananas to practically...
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