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Nuts About Bananas…’Banana Muffins’!!
“Avoid fruit and nuts. You are what you eat.” Jim Davis ‘Garfield’ BANANA CHOC-CHIP WALNUT MUFFINS Makes 12 This is a recipe I have been using for ages…not sure where I got it from, but the kids seem to love these. You can omit the walnuts or chocolate chips if you like, or increase or decrease the quantity as desired. Preheat oven to 190degC/375degF. Line a 12 muffin regular tray or grease well. Ingredients: Flour – 1 cup Wholewheat Flour – 1/2 cup Baking powder – 1 tsp Baking soda – 1/2 tsp Salt – 1/4 tsp utter – 1/4 cup + 1 tbs(60gms) Bananas – 3 / mashed Sugar…
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Armenian Nut Cake…with a cookie base!!
And here are pictures of the Armenian Nutmeg Cake. The cake was delicious, though it was a bit small for my 8inch tin. Maybe a smaller tin next time. Also, for some reason I didn’t get the crunchy base, but will definitely try this one again. The nutmeg flavour was awesome, and the cake had a certain ‘warmth‘ to it…great with a cuppa coffee! DH enjoyed it warm and chilled, and the kids loved it warm with a dollop of ice-cream. Here is the recipe from the ‘Esurientes’ Thank you, Niki!! Quote… Armenian Nutmeg & Walnut Cake Adapted from a recipe on the Billington’s Sugar Website 110g self raising flour…
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Gift Wrapping and Cookies
Gift wrapping is an art in itself…endless possibilities. I love collecting paper of all sorts, and sometimes use my baked cookies to decorate the gift. These were for two little girls… Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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Gift a basket on Diwali, Christmas, Birthdays etc
Thankfully the Indian summer and humid weather are on the way out. Its the time of the year when the festive season beckons…with Diwali and Christmas just round the corner and winter approaching, it’s fun to bake again. I sometimes do gift baskets for festivals like Diwali, and customise them too. A jar of cookies, or wrapped cookies A small loaf cake Some candles, floating tea lights or ‘diyas’ Dry fruits A small brass or terracotta idol if someone desires… Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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The Little Prince…Etchings in charcoal
Inspired by ‘The Little Prince’, I did this set of sketches in charcoal as a birthday present for DH. Black and white is another fave combo. Posted by Deeba @ PAB
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A Good Cake for Dessert
Almond-Orange Sponge with Chocolate Ganache Icing the Passionate Baker This is a much loved combination of almonds, orange and chocolate. The flavours get enhanced while the cake is chilled, and this recipe is a sure winner. I have made this a number of times, and have always received compliments. Sponge Preheat oven to 190deg C , reduce to 180deg C after 10 mins of putting the cake in. Greased lined 7-8″tin; A springform cake tin is always better. Eggs – 5 (250gms)Almonds – 100gms (grind in dry grinder with skin; be careful it doesnt get pasty)Flour – 2 tbs ( almonds + flour= half the weight of the eggs i.e.…
