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APPLE AND BLACK GRAPE BANDE AUX FRUITS…& BLOGGERAID
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”Martin Luther This fall, BloggerAid…Changing the Face of Famine, a dedicated group of food bloggers will make their mark on global hunger and kitchens around the world when they release “The BloggerAid Cookbook.” The proceeds from the sale of this cookbook will benefit Friends of WFP. It’s thanks to this beautiful, dedicated and hard-working group, and to Absolute Press, UK, one of the UK’s leading publishers of food and drink books, that I am fortunate enough to review ‘INDULGE – 100 Perfect Desserts’ by Claire Clark, as part of a fun event…
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CHOCOLATE MACARONS with PISTACHIO BUTTERCREAM … ‘FEETS, FEETS,’ I GOT ‘FEETS’
One more imaginary scowl from Monsieur Lebovitz later, quick discussions with Hilda, Aparna, & Meeta, I experimented for the 6th time that particular day. Two trays, 140C, a bowl at the bottom to absorb extra heat, resting time of an hour... and the Mr Levobitz's Chocolate Macaron recipe finally found me my 'feet'!
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ROASTED PEACH & PLUM FRO YO…Stone fruit again!
“I had always thought that once you grew up you could do anything you wanted; stay up all night or eat ice-cream straight out of the container.”Bill Bryson I think this might just be the last batch of peaches now, & sadly so, though I still don’t want to say goodbye to this beautiful fruit. The first batch of the season went into these Peach & Mixed Fruit Crisps that I made here inspired by Judy’s @ No Fear Entertaining. That just set me up for a wonderful peach season that I haven’t been able to get enough of. With this versatile fruit, I’ve made peach-rosemary jam, galettes, birthday cakes,…
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YEASTED BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES…HAPPY FATHER’s DAY!!
“You know, fathers just have a way of putting everything together.”Erika Cosby The kids kept up until late last night, hurriedly drawing cards for Father’s Day. Alongside, they wanted something special on the table too for him. The decision of what was left to me because they were running out of time. I had buckwheat something on my mind ever since I had read of Buckwheat Pancakes on Marie’s blog @ Two Peas and Their Pod.Too hot to rustle up a cake, so I decided to inaugurate the Belgian waffle Iron my sis had presented me quite a while ago. She had tired of asking me if I had used…
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You’ll LOVE this YULE … the Daring Bakers go French
“If your life is free of failures, you’re not taking enough risks!” Author unknown 2008 comes to an end on a wonderfully high note. Oui!! It’s been an amazing year of being a Daring Baker. This varied group of Daring Bakers type people, brought together by its founding members, Lis of La Mia Cucina & Ivonne of Cream Puffs in Venice, has grown in leaps & bounds, stretching right across the globe. I joined in Jan this year, with the Lemon Meringue Pie being my first challenge, where I wept with my weepy LMP. The year has been truly sensational in baking terms; I have challenged my boundaries, dared to…
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A PARTY FOR A POPPET…FRUIT GALETTE TARTS
“Sing a song of Birthdays Full of fun and cheer, And may you keep on having them For many a happy year.” Author Unknown Sitting waiting for the cream to come by…yum yum yum!! All dressed up for the party… it’s the BIG 1 !! The head was dizzy with a heady mix of poppet, party & France. An eclectic mix of thoughts, while enjoying the delectable success of my rustic Peach & Plum Galette , set me thinking. Had to make something for Dhhangit’s sweet little poppet, Mayumi, who is about to turn 1. Dhhangit has the cutest little baby girl, & this loving Mum has called out a…
