Category Archives: The Monday Treat
The Monday Treat – Nutella Bread Pudding
Have you heard about the phenomenon of Valentines break ups? The office is a buzz with the topic, since we have in our midst a Valentine break up candidate in a moral dilemma. He’s known for a few weeks now … Continue reading
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Tagged anti Valentines, bread pudding, brioche, croissant, heartbreak, nutella, vegetarian
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The Monday Treat – Easy Valentines ideas
Valentines is a different ball park here in America. It’s really not such a big deal in the UK. You’ll see the odd woman with roses on the underground, and probably it’s the Biggest deal in the Whole World if … Continue reading
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Tagged brownie, chocolate, cupcake, raspberry, shortbread, strawberry, valentine's
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The Monday Treat – Traditional Chili
While sipping a chai latte in Think Coffee and waiting for Jon to finish his meeting I overheard the following conversation between a guy (who, from the fact that he had an iPad and an NYU hoodie, I’m going to … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, chili, corn chip, kidney beans, mince, nacho, sour cream, spice, super bowl, tex mex, tomato, wine
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The Monday Treat – Millionaire’s Shortbread in time for Burns Night
Millionaire’s shortbread is what my Mother in law, and most of the rest of Scotland call it. Toffee cake is what my Mother in law’s Mother in law called it (as you can see above). But by either name, for … Continue reading
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Tagged caramel, chocolate, millionaire's shortbread, shortbread, toffee, treat, vegetarian
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The Monday Treat – Greek Salad Puff Pastry Tart
I’m through with winter. I know. There’s months of it to go, and I should suck it up and make the best of it with hearty stews, warming soups, sticky puddings and other seasonal deliciousness, and I will, but for … Continue reading
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Tagged arugula, baking, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, rocket, Sara, savoury pastry, tart
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The Monday Treat: Blackberry and Apple Crumble for a snow day
Winter is upon us. Not Christmas. Not New Year. But Winter, grinding away the days. There was more snow this week, and more predicted for next week. It’s cold outside, baby, and all I want to do is curl up … Continue reading
The Monday Treat – Rose Scented Cupcakes in Anticipation of Epiphany
Back in New York, people are gradually beginning to recover from Friday night and emerge blinking into the New Year.
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Tagged cupcake, Frankenstein, Lizzy, rose water, Sara, wise men
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The Monday Treat – detox spinach salad
You’d think that a little detox between Christmas, Christmas leftovers and New Year would be a good idea. This would be the day to eat vitamins, to go for a brisk walk perhaps, to feel healthier again. A great day … Continue reading
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Tagged baby spinach, bacon, Christmas, detox, goats cheese, holiday, Lion King, mushroom, nativity, salad, spinach
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The Monday Treat – Martini And A Burger To Celebrate The End Of The Christmas Shopping
On our last day in New York before returning to the UK for Christmas, Jon and I have established a tradition. I finish off the Christmas shopping. He meets me at Columbus Circle to see the giant hanging stars do … Continue reading
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Tagged burger, cheeseburger, Christmas, Christmas shopping, Manhattan
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The Monday Treat – post one night stand Nutella French Toast
It’s been an interesting weekend for Sara who is recovering from the aftershocks of the office Christmas party after-party. The office party was a sober affair. She sipped a glass of white wine and had intelligent conversations with superiors, and … Continue reading
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Tagged brioche, brunch, date food, french toast, lady gaga, nutella, one night stand, Sara
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