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Thinking About Food: Cupcake Crazy
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Saturday, September 11, 2010. My dear sister made space in her suitcase for a ridiculous amount of cake decorating paraphernalia when she recently visited the UK. I am a sucker for all things cupcake so took the opportunity to truly stock up on all manner of toppers, sugar flowers, sprinkles and cachous. The range and price certainly made it worthwhile, moreso because my sister was able to cut out the freight! I have had such fun making bits and pieces, here are a few of my latest creations. I also recen...
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Thinking About Food: Fruit sponge pudding
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Sunday, May 1, 2011. This is a quick and easy dessert for a cool evening which you can use with any kind of seasonal fruit. Apples work particularly well, I sometimes add some frozen berries to it or at the moment you could make it with apple and feijoas. The recipe comes from Annabel Langbein -. I tend to use apples alot more these days ever since investing in my trusty apple peeler. Http:/ www.ezipeelers.co.nz/index.html. Old Fashioned Fruit Sponge. 2-3 cups sweetened fruit. 2 heaped tbsp sugar. Prehea...
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Thinking About Food: Dual Iced Jam Tart Cupcakes
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Monday, April 4, 2011. Dual Iced Jam Tart Cupcakes. Over the course of Glen's illnes I found myself the recipient of much unexpected kindness. A good deal of that kindness came from one of the foodie forums I belong to- Violet's Pantry. After all, who wouldn't feel a little better after flicking through a book of beautifully baked and decorated goodies? This book certainly lifted my mood. It is called Love Bakery. These cupcakes were for a good friend of mine's birthday. Probably keeps better. The ni...
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Thinking About Food: Ace Toad in the Hole
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Monday, September 13, 2010. Ace Toad in the Hole. Well, just the name of this recipe had me hooked! I adore Toad in the Hole, and have mostly used Delia Smiths recipe until now. When I saw this recipe in the lead up to the release of Nigella's new book. All in all, a delicious and easy meal which I will absolutely be making again! Nigella's Ace Toad in the Hole. 4 large organic eggs. 400g good pork sausages (6 in number). 1 x 15ml tablespoon goose fat, vegetable shortening or oil. I just cut the sausages...
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Thinking About Food: Breadmaker Brioche
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Sunday, February 20, 2011. So much of my motivation to cook was driven by the fact that I had a captive audience in Glen, he really appreciated my efforts! And it meant that entertaining was frequent, another thing he really enjoyed. When Glen's appetite waned in the last few months it made it pretty hard for me, I always got so much joy from feeding him. He did however eat a hearty Christmas breakfast and dinner- he seemed to save it up for all the good food to be had on the day. 1 1/2 tbsp water. Leave...
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Thinking About Food: Baked Apples
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Thursday, April 14, 2011. Or if you are more virtuous perhaps some greek yoghurt. You can make this as decadent or austere as you like, either way it is a tasty and easy (and cheap) dessert. 2 tbsp brown sugar. 150g dried fruit (dates, prunes, apricots, cranberries, raisins, sultanas all work well). 1 tsp orange or lemon zest. Posted by Thinking About Food. Yum, how good does that look! Your right, a nice, easy and tasty dessert. April 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Thinking About Food: Beef and Beer Casserole
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Sunday, April 24, 2011. Beef and Beer Casserole. This recipe comes from Simon and Alison Holst again, from the other slow cooker book I have of theirs. The cobbler is a modified version of a Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe. Beef and Beer Casserole. 700g chuck or other stewing steak. 2 medium onions, finely chopped. 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped. 2 rashers bacon, chopped. 1 1/2 c beer. 1 tbsp golden syrup or treacle. 1 tbsp brown sugar. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. 100g cheddar, grated. Bacon Hock ...
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Thinking About Food: Pea and Prawn Risotto with basil and mint
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Thursday, September 9, 2010. Pea and Prawn Risotto with basil and mint. This has to be one of my favourite Jamie Oliver risotto recipes. I love the way he gives you the basic recipe and then suggests all sorts of variations- this has to be the one I make the most. It is ridiculously simple and DELICIOUS! This recipe is from Jamie Oliver's second book "The Return of the Naked Chef". Prawn And Pea Risotto With Basil And Mint. Approximately 1.5 litres of chicken stock. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once the wine ...
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Thinking About Food: Coffee and Walnut Cake
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Coffee and Walnut Cake. This cake comes from Nigella's latest book. It is one that I immediately bookmarked to make as it looked delicious. As it was being made for a girls get together I knew it was safe to make it and not have to worry about ending up eating the lions share of it! This cake served as a birthday cake for 3 of our lovely book club members. And didnt last long. Nigella Lawson's Coffee and Walnut Cake. 225g unsalted butter, plus some for greasing. Cool the cakes i...
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Thinking About Food: Cupcakes (again!)
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Monday, May 3, 2010. Who posted about them. The Claytons Blog has four regular contributors, so the posts are varied and prolific which makes it a really great blog to visit! These cupcakes were also raved about by my fellow foodie friends on Violets Pantry. 1½ tsp baking powder. 40g unsalted butter at room temperature. 188; tsp vanilla extract -. 1 quantity vanilla icing (see below). Hundreds and thousands or other edible sprinkles, to decorate. 250g icing sugar, sifted. A couple of drops vanilla extract.
