Archive for April, 2012

Hop Shoot picking with the London Brewers’ Alliance

Hop Shoot picking with the London Brewers’ Alliance

April 30th 2012 in Travel by Anne

  Did you know hops don’t only produce beer – they can also be a fantastic food ingredient? I had no idea. So when I received a press release that...

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Coconut Mango Pavlovas with Cinnamon

Coconut Mango Pavlovas with Cinnamon

April 24th 2012 in Desserts by Anne

Hey you! Fed up with the ongoing rain? Desperate for some sunshine in your life? Then let me introduce you to the most summery dessert ever – a plate of...

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Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie

Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie

April 15th 2012 in Pies, Quiches + Savoury Cakes by Anne

It’s gone quite bloody freezing over here in the UK again. So, time to whip out some comfort food! One thing the Brits are really damn good at is pies....

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Happy Easter: British Hot Cross Buns

Happy Easter: British Hot Cross Buns

April 7th 2012 in Breakfast, Doughs, Yeast Breads and Viennoiserie by Anne

I couldn’t actually care less about Easter. Seriously, it’s just some religious fest that’s somehow turned into Easter egg hunts and excessive chocolate consumption. Call me a cynic, but I...

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