Welcome, lovelies! ‘Tis the season to embrace the magical flavors of the holidays as we dive into the delightful world of Christmas mince pies. Join me on a scrumptious adventure filled with traditional charm and mouthwatering aromas! Today we get ready for my second favourite holiday (first is Easter) as we unravel the mysteries of the Christmas mince pie—a quintessentially British treat that holds a special place in our hearts. Picture yourself on a cozy winter’s evening, by the fireplace, sipping a steaming cup of tea. Now, imagine a plate of these golden pastry wonders, ready to be devoured—a recipe…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a truly magical quality to the art of baking—a timeless connection that transcends generations. As I reminisce about my cherished moments spent in the kitchen with my dear Nan, one memory stands out: our delightful escapades making homemade digestive biscuits. Join me on a journey down memory lane as…
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Continue ReadingWelcome back! Today, I have a special treat for you: the beloved British classic, Bakewell tarts. These exquisite pastries have a storied history and a heavenly taste that will transport you to the charming streets of England. Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery pastry base, perfectly balanced with a…
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Continue ReadingBanoffee pie is a classic British dessert that you’ll find in any shop (you name it, from Tesco to Aldi). It’s a really remarkable dish. After living in England for a year, I had never heard of the dish until the girl I was dating mentioned that it was her…
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Continue ReadingHomemade Naan is by far one of my favourite types of bread to make at home. Not only is it delicious, but it’s easy and fast! This Homemade Naan recipe is extremely easy. The recipe is part of a 3-part series on Chicken Tikka Masala and Garam Masala. Check them…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever visited Sicily or been to Mike’s pastry shop in Boston? If you have, then you probably had or saw a cannoli. The image of a single cannolo has haunted me the last couple weeks. I have yet to have had a successful attempt making them myself. After…
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Continue ReadingWhen I first moved to Italy, I saw this incredible dessert in a pastry shop. I admired it for a minute or two, but I didn’t have the 24 Euro on hand to buy something I didn’t know if I’d like. It was this pie-like thing with an incredible lattice.…
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Continue ReadingWow! it has been quite a bit of time since I posted a recipe! Sorry about that. After my brother’s wedding. It’s been really difficult to get back into the full swing of things. And then on St. Patrick’s Day, I went crazy and made six or seven different traditional…
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Continue ReadingI love a good herrencreme. It’s one of those delicious desserts that you can whip up in a few minutes. It’s also one of those tasty treats that you can sit down and relax. Herrencreme tastes like a fancy ice cream and makes you feel as if you were at a ball…
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Continue ReadingHappy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are celebrating today (being Valentine’s Day and the 14th day of French February) as I am with a bite of something delicious! (Crepes are beyond delicious, but that may be partially due to how simple they are to make! I mean, I croissants are incredible…