If you didn’t get the Wizard of Oz reference in the title, do you remember when the fab four were marching through the forest chanting “Lions and tigers and bears!”, as they made their way to the Emerald City? I love that film. I blame my mother for my love of classic Hollywood musicals … The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the...
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You can only stay away from making pastry for so long before the desire overwhelms you like a tidal wave of flaky deliciousness … and you find yourself rolling and cutting out dough to line tart tins once more with delight. Just me? I doubt it. But it certainly describes how I’ve been feeling for the past week or so. I promised my father I...
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I know that many bloggers cook, bake, and generally prepare fabulous food and recipes with their blog in mind. Out comes the semi-professional food photography gear, amazing props, flowers, table settings, and hey presto, a few days of intensive preparation and forethought produce stunning pictures to accompany posts that are thoughtfully written,...
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Well, I’m not quite sure what’s going on because here am I wanting to get busy with some overdue protein recipes from my long long LONG list … but I keep having to make macarons. I can’t explain the periodic obsession for these little pastries that takes hold of some members of my family. Out. Of. The. Blue. So, to keep the peace,...
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Me: Hey, I’ve got these leftover egg whites. What … ? My father: Macarons! I got no further with my question. I made macarons. Strictly speaking, these strawberry beauties are the second batch after reaching this “consensus”. But more on that other batch another time I’m still no big fan of eating macarons although I...
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If I had my way, choux pastry would be THE NEXT BIG THING. Actually, it would be a PERMANENT next big thing! I ♥ choux. More than any other pastry. It is fun to make, delicious to eat and provides one with endless possibilities for all manner of stunning desserts and a whole universe of flavours to play with. It’s a perfect canvas. Yes, it...
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