Category Archives: Sweet Stuff

Blondie pie

Posted on August 5, 2012 by SharmilaSub

I didn’t think it was possible. But I actually managed to find something that surpassed crack pie in the amazingness stakes.  No really. Yes, I give you BLONDIE PIE! I’m a big fan of the blondie anyway, and it heartens … Continue reading →

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Apricot and almond custard tart

Posted on July 3, 2012 by SharmilaSub

I cried over this tart. And not in a “I’m in raptures over how amazing this tastes” kind of way. No, I cried when I got the blind baked pastry shell out of the oven and proceeded to stick my … Continue reading →

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A piece of pie – and did I mention how much I love NYC?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by SharmilaSub

Crack pie. New York. Crack pie. New York. Crack Pie Crack Pie Crack Pie Crack Pie Crack Pie That’s basically been my train of thought ever since I got back from a quick work trip to NYC a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin ice cream – tastes like Christmas

Posted on November 11, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Yes, this pumpkin ice cream really does.  So much so, that every time I think of that pumpkin ice cream in the freezer, all I can think of is Noddy Holder.  THAT, is how much it tastes like Christmas (and … Continue reading →

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Brunost (brown cheese) ice cream

Posted on October 1, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Yes, I’ve gone mad. Next week, expect my recipe on salmon chocolate cake and chicken with marzipan. I just love throwing those ingredients together. Anyway, I know this sounds disgusting. When I mentioned this on Twitter, my friend actually asked … Continue reading →

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White chocolate and apricot blondies

Posted on August 7, 2011 by SharmilaSub

I don’t dig most chocolate desserts. This may be a surprise to many, but they just don’t do anything for me. Chocolate brownies? Not bothered. But white chocolate blondies?  Yes, those I would most definitely take. Blondies are just based … Continue reading →

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Soft brown sugar and peanut brittle ice cream

Posted on May 15, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Ice creams, gelati, sorbets, granita. I pretty much love them all.  Yes, I am most definitely an ice cream fan.  But I dislike most commercially made ice creams. This is not me trying to be an utter food snob (“but … Continue reading →

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Apple and hazelnut cake, with butterscotch sauce

Posted on March 27, 2011 by SharmilaSub

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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A piece of cookie heaven

Posted on March 10, 2011 by SharmilaSub

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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Raspberry and thyme custard tart

Posted on January 9, 2011 by SharmilaSub

New year this time around was most definitely low key. It had been quite a year (what with getting married and all), and whilst I am one of life’s people who loves a good plan, I couldn’t face trying to … Continue reading →

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