Tag Archives: baking
The Wednesday Tipple – Brandy and Clementine cake with the in-laws
Christmas is a compromise. I have family in London and Wigan and Shropshire. Jon has family in Scotland, in Surrey, and Worcestershire. And this year, his mum and dad rented a house in Somerset for a party, so that went … Continue reading
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Tagged almonds, baking, brandy, cake, Christmas, clementine, Cluedo, tangerine
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – New York eliminates the possibility of Ninja Romance, but luckily, there’s always chocolate cake
It was Abigale’s birthday this week, and boyfriend Simon planned a romantic surprise. He would sneak into her apartment while she was at work, and fill it with flowers. He could see it in his mind’s eye; roses in a … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, cake, chocolate, chocolate cake, icing, ninja, ninjas vs pirates, pirate, pirate treasure, sneak like a ninja day
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Scones, Jam and Cream
When it comes to matters pastry-related, who better to turn to for advice than a grandma, and I have, in my opinion, the very best grandma to give it. She’s been making scones for church coffee mornings, for jumble sales … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, clotted cream, cream, grandma, raspberry jam, scone
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