Wednesday 28 April, 2010
by peter
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I’ve always imagined that raspberries and strawberries fight when our backs are turned. Sure, by all means, put them together on a pavlova and they’ll appear very well behaved, but leave the room for a few minutes and they’re at … Continue reading
Friday 16 April, 2010
by jean
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I posted here last week about how overripe bananas are unpleasant to eat but fantastic for baking. Readers weighed in with some excellent recipes and some handy tips for freezing bananas. I will be trying and sharing some of these … Continue reading
Friday 9 April, 2010
by jean
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I’ve recently become very appreciative of the simple banana, a fruit I neglected for years. I don’t know what was wrong with me – there are few things nicer than a banana at the perfect stage of slight under-ripeness, with … Continue reading
Wednesday 31 March, 2010
by rercy
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Yesterday I posted about an Easter Sunday dinner of baked rabbit, getting somewhat mixed reactions. Undeterred, I’m back. I promised a seasonal Easter dessert and here it is: Hot cross bun pudding. I love hot cross buns and they can … Continue reading
Tuesday 16 February, 2010
by peter
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If all the pancake festivities – coupled with the absence of a Mardi Gras party on these shores – are making you want to soak yourself in booze, try Crepes Suzette. These are pancakes with a hot, sweet, orange liquer … Continue reading