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Hungarian Plum Cake Recipe with Almonds

Hungarian Plum Cake Recipe

October 7, 2015 by Elizabeth

This quick and easy Hungarian plum cake is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal plums. It’s very nutty and delicious, perfect with an afternoon cuppa. Post updated 16 August 2018. “Mum, why it so windy?” It’s that time of year again. The gales have returned causing ferry transport disruptions. It’s getting dark early and …

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Double chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

January 22, 2015 by Elizabeth

Because sometimes chocolate chunk cookies are required. I’ve made cookies! Regular readers will be aware that it’s been ages since I’ve posted anything even remotely sweet and indulgent like a cookie or cake recipe. That’s because I’ve not been making such treats, or anything even hinting at calorific as I attempt to lose the extra …

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Grilled Veggie Lasagne with Wild Garlic Pesto

August 19, 2014 by Elizabeth

I wasn’t going to blog this. This was a I-haven’t-defrosted-anything-for-dinner-the-fridge-is-full-of-vegetables-it’s-half-past-three-in-the-afternoon-what-am-I-going-to-feed-my-family meal. It involves canned foods; quite a few of them. <blush> As a foodie (and a mother), using tins and ready made jarred products is something I feel embarrassed about admitting using. Surely you’re supposed to go the extra haul and make absolutely everything from scratch …

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