Getting engaged under the Tuscan sun

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How did he do it? It’s the second question people ask after “Let’s see the ring” (which isn’t actually a question come to think of it). Well, here’s how: At 6am, on the morning of our last full day in … Continue reading 

Creamy Polenta Topped with Balsamic Marinated Portobello

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When it comes to weeknights after work, I want dinner, and I want it fast. I guess some would think that because I love to cook, I have some form of extravagant dinner every night. But that couldn’t be further … Continue reading 

Blood Orange & Coconut Pancakes

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Pancakes will always have a place in my heart. I haven’t experimented with coconut flour all that much. So I love when my first experiments work out. Today’s experiments turned out very light and fluffy due to the baking powder … Continue reading 

Pear Slice with an Almond Crust

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I don’t know how others manage having a food blog while working full time. I have found that I generally don’t get a chance to bake on work days, and I definitely struggle to photograph my recipes during the week … Continue reading 

Vegan Spelt Banana Bread

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For me, banana bread has always been one of those reliable snacks that you know will satisfy. And let’s not forget to mention how it’s a great way to use up old bananas that are too ripe to eat. Unfortunately, … Continue reading 

Pfeffernusse Cookies

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I was always one of those kids that would pick the most decadent sweet over a simpler one. Mud cake over sponge. Triple chocolate fudge cookies rather than plain biscuits. But when it came to the pfeffernusse cookies we always … Continue reading 

Chocolate, Orange & Cointreau Truffles

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I was having a browse through my recent posts and it seems I’ve been on an almond rampage lately. So for a little variety I’ve made the primary ingredient in this dish cashew (to be honest, it wasn’t intentional though … Continue reading 

Pomegranate Soaked Almond and Hazelnut Cake

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I don’t seem to bake cakes all that often. But when I do, I do it as decadently as possible.

Strawberry Crumble

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It’s dessert time! I love when strawberries are available and you have access to beautiful, bright red, sweet strawberries. I always try to make the most of them, adding them to anything and everything. They become a breakfast staple, an … Continue reading 

Buckwheat Donuts (and Babycakes Review)

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The new Babycakes book is out! This post exists because the first Babycakes book is one of those recipe books (along with Eat, Drink and be Vegan) that got me excited about experimenting with ingredients. Although I’m not gluten intolerant … Continue reading 

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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I remember back when I was a kid. There was an italian restaurant down the road from my house named Angelo’s. I have such fond memories of the place. My family would always go there with our neighbours and family … Continue reading