Monthly Archives: March 2011

Girl and the Goat, Chicago

I’ve been off on my work travels yet again, this time to Chicago.  I was very excited about all of the eating opportunities and I wasn’t disappointed.  I think my body may be disappointed in me now though.  No person … Continue reading

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Apple and hazelnut cake, with butterscotch sauce

Yes, butterscotch sauce.  That was probably enough to prompt me to make this recipe, which is an adaptation of one kindly given to me by Elisabeth who is one half of the duo who have created the fab My Cookie Heaven app. … Continue reading

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Ruby Murrays and all that jazz

I’ve currently been reading a really great book all about the history and emergence of many of the dishes we recognise as curry house classics in wee Blighty - Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors by Lizzie Collingham.  Thoroughly researched, … Continue reading

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A piece of cookie heaven

Cookies vs. biscuits.  Ooh, a dilemma.  I’m sure most Brits would fall very much in to the biscuit camp (this must surely be the land of biscuits).  Not me though.  Never been a fan (I’m sure some people would view … Continue reading

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We interrupt this transmission…

Yes, a post not about food.  Who woulda thought it? Anyway, I’ll keep it brief.  Many of you may be aware that today is International Women’s Day (8th March 2011), and also the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.  Now … Continue reading

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