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Pistachio Macarons
I think I caught the macaron bug that's been going around. I created this blog as a result of my many (mostly failed) attempts at making macarons. I found some recipes on blogs and tried them but...
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Chocolate macarons
It is rumored that chocolate macarons are the most difficult to make. But since my newfound success with both almond and pistachio macarons, I decided to be brave. I didn't have dutch processed cocoa...
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Pretty little cupcakes
I made these cupcakes with a vanilla sponge basic recipe, drenched them with sugar syrup and then dipped them in poured fondant. I topped each with 2 fondant flowers and leaves. I really enjoyed making...
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Sugar Cookies
I just got these brand new cookie cutters in the mail and I couldn't wait to try them out. It's not easy finding decorating accessories in Dubai so I was very eager when I finally located my package at...
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Miniature Cake
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Perfect Party Cake
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Raspberry Meringue Pie
I made this pie when a close friend came over yesterday. I know that meringue is traditionally used with a lemon pie but honestly I didn't have lemons on hand so I decided to make homemade raspberry...
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Strawberry Jam & Strawberry Birthday Cake
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Chocolate Almond Cake
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The gooiest chewiest brownies!
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You say Clementine, I say Minneola!
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I Love Cheesecake Pops...
This is my first official Daring Bakers challenge and I was so excited to get my hands sticky with the Cheesecake Pops hosted by Elle from Feeding My Enthusiasms& Deborah from Taste & Tell and...
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Please sir, can I have s'more?
I'm not a pastry chef, I'm an amateur baker who loves desserts. There's a very big difference between your grandmas homemade apple pie and a French tart you eat at a nice Parisian restaurant. They may...
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Green Tea Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache!
It's been a while since I made macarons...The last time I made them thty were after about 17 ++ failed attempts. I went over this in my Pistachio Macaron post so I won't get into it again....
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Cinnamon Date Soufflé & a Book...
I am very new to the blogging world. So I was surprised to receive an e-mail from Simone Nowell of Zodiac Pubishing inviting me to the launch of their newly published book, Dates by Jo Parfitt &...
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Rich Chocolate & Orange Mousse and a Thank You!
, I think what is great about keeping a blog is that it provides structure to our otherwise cluttered life. Everyday when I go to sleep I always make a mental list of the things I need to do the next...
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Mango & Lemon Chiffon Trifle...
It's starting to get really hot here in Dubai. We're not quite at the highest temperature of the year but we're getting there. My children love their evenings in the park but everyday their cheeks get...
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Hokey-Pokey!
I was first introduced to this curious sweet in England in the 1980's. That's when I had my first crunchie bar ever, it came in this shiny bright orange wrapper. My brothers and I loved it, and fought...
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Rice Pudding
When I was a child we always drank fresh cows's milk. I don't mean the kind you get in the supermarket (that was always the artificial kind according to my mother), I mean real fresh cow's milk that...
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Mini Lemon Cheesecakes
It's amazing how children are so easily amused. A tiny piece of thread can be such an interesting object. An empty roll of tape can keep them entertained for hours. With children, magic does exist, and...
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