Archive for May, 2010

Rhubarb Compote with Honey Financiers

Rhubarb Compote with Honey Financiers

May 30th 2010 in Cakes + Teacakes, Desserts by Anne

It’s rhubarb time! How fantastic is this? I love rhubarb! With its beautiful soft pink stalks, its stringy strings and its fabulously tart flavour. Rhubarb always makes me think of...

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Courgette and Taleggio Tart with Polenta Pastry

Courgette and Taleggio Tart with Polenta Pastry

May 24th 2010 in Pies, Quiches + Savoury Cakes by Anne

This weekend it felt like summer in London. 26 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Londoners, including me, could hardly believe their luck. After months and months of...

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Pine Nut Halva – A Turkish influenced Breakfast

Pine Nut Halva – A Turkish influenced Breakfast

May 21st 2010 in Breakfast by Anne

Breakfast bores me. I’m not talking about fabulous weekend pancakes or laid-back brunches. I’m talking about the daily grind. The stuff you eat before running to work and getting on...

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A Stay in Istanbul and Cinnamon Baklava

A Stay in Istanbul and Cinnamon Baklava

May 12th 2010 in Other Sweet Bakes, Travel by Anne

Recently I was lucky enough to spend a full week in Istanbul. Seven days of culture, eating and hard work. But even the most stressful day can be heaven if...

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