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A PLUM OF A CAKE…FRESH PLUMS & PISTACHIO NUTS
“Do not be afraid to go out on a limb. . .That’s where the fruit is.” Anonymous Fresh Plum Spice Cake Blogging is greatly inspiring. It’s opens the mind to new ideas & makes you look at everything differently. Food blogging for foodies like me goes even a step further. A fruit means more than just a chomp now; it eggs me on to try & widen my horizons! …am still on a fruit trail Cherries have all but disappeared from the market; they show up for a very short period in summer. Peaches, plums & mangoes still rule the roost, with mangoes creating a sort of flood. I’m in…
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PISTACHIO OLIVE OIL BROWNIES…Tried, tested & true!
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” La Rochefoucauld Pistachio Olive Oil Brownies…the healthy choice & TRUE!! I made these yummy brownies & I made them with olive oil!! Believe it or not…they were scrumptious. If you are looking for butter laden, rich, dense brownies then these are not for you. But, if indulgence & counting calories are your kind of conflicting inclination, then these are right up your alley!! Was surfing the net a few days ago & found this very interesting sounding brownie recipe…interesting because they were brownies made with olive oil accompanied by a stunning picture by Sabra @ Cookbook Catchall. The…
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MALTED OAT ‘n’ PISTACHIO COOKIES & A DISTINCT AWARD…GASP!!
“Food…can look beautiful, taste exquisite, smell wonderful, make people feel good, bring them together, inspire romantic feelings. …At its most basic, it is fuel for a hungry machine.” Rosamond Richardson Malted Oat ‘n’ Pistachio Cookies I made really simple healthy cookies the other day. Had some oats which were beginning to look really sad just sitting there, so out came the cookbook. …’The Great Cookie Book’. Wasn’t in the mood for some long drawn recipe; found this one which seemed as laid back as I was feeling! Made a few changes as I obviously would want to. Added nuts to add to crunch & taste; had to be pistachios which…
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CHOCOLATE-CHIP PISTACHIO COOKIES…& SERENDIPITY!
“Me want cookie!”Cookie Monster Chocolate-chip Pistachio Cookies This was the day after making the chocolate pistachio fudge. I was plenty inspired with the great combination of chocolate & pistachios & decided to explore it some more. Time to substitute the walnuts in my chocolate chip cookies with pistachios! Oooooooooooh…for a nut which is not quite popular or as visible as pecans or walnuts, I’m amazed at the potential it has! This cookie tasted great; very nice indeed. I’ve also seen some great pistachio panna cottas on the net. Another delightful thing about pistachios is the visual appeal. They add a burst of colour to whatever they are added to, more…
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CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO CAKE…A cake to sleepover?
“Chocolate doesn’t make the world go around … but it certainly makes the ride worthwhile! “ Author Unknown Its a ‘Chocolate, Chocolate-chip & Pistachio’ cake! There has been palpable excitement in the son’s life as he’s off for his first sleepover. They’ve had a day out by the lake – rappling, rock climbing, Burma bridge crossing. Then it’s back to school for a bonfire night, star-gazing & studying constellations…finally the much-awaited sleepover! We’ve almost had to gag & bind him down ‘coz he’s gone bonkers planning, making lists,sticking reminders…driving us up the beanpole! He woke up this morning with a 1000 watt smile, saying this is the day he’s been…
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Delicious 4 Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake… smooth, indulgent, rich & simple
4 Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake … smooth, indulgent and rich, this might be the simplest and most yum no bake blueberry cheesecake you’ll ever make! Inspired by my just too delicious 4 ingredient eggless no bake mango cheesecake, this blueberry version with no agar agar, no gelatine and no cornflour always turns out fabulous! Believe me, it’s quite the perfect recipe. The icing on the cheesecake is literally the blueberry chocolate ganache. It makes the petite dessert look pretty and taste pretty special too! I absolutely love creating desserts with a pop of natural colour and berries are always inspiring. There’s just so much you can do with blueberries in dessert.…
