Tag: almonds
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Sultana, Apricot and Marzipan Loaf Cake
Did you know that (January 12th) is National Marzipan Day? I didn’t, until a couple of years ago and found a few posts on Twitter. Last year I celebrated this with a delicious Marzipan, cherry and almond Cake: National Marzipan Day cake which was absolutely scrumptious. This year I had half a packet of marzipan…
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Dundee Cake
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve been able to bake and I’ve really missed it. Our kitchen has had a revamp- a new floor, painted walls and soon to have new light fittings. Why not a completely brand new kitchen? For a start there is nothing wrong with our old one and we…
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Marzipan, cherry and almond Cake: National Marzipan Day
Today is National Marzipan Day! To be honest, although I love marzipan, I only bake with it at Christmas, Easter and for traditional fruit cakes. I never bother with it at other times of the year. I see it as something you use for special occasions. Even if it isn’t used as a layer for…
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Amazing Cakes #14: Almond Poppy Seed Bundt
This recipe has been a great favourite bake from Amazing Cakes From The Great British Bake Off. It was created by last year’s winner David Atherton. According to the recipe introduction it was his “favourite recipe from when he was growing up- he’s always been obsessed with the flavour of almonds.” I love almond recipes…
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Cherry And Almond Loaf
It was Friday afternoon and I wanted to bake something. I try to make different things but it always ends up being brownies. This week, though I hadn’t got any chocolate in and there was no way I was going out to our local Co-op just for chocolate. Even though restrictions have been lifted, I…
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Fat Rascals
When you hear of Fat Rascals you immediately think of Betty’s the world famous tearooms. As I live in North Yorkshire, a visit to Betty’s is a lovely treat even though I hate the queues outside the York and Harrogate cafes. I love the one in Northallerton the best as it has a beautiful conservatory…
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Panforte- The Great British Bake Off Christmas.
Friday 22nd December 2017. Panforte is a traditional Italian delicacy which is usually eaten with coffee after a meal. It is full of dried fruit, nuts and spices and baked in the oven on rice paper. A little piece goes a long way as it is very rich. I had tried some Panforte one Christmas…
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Florentines- The Great British Bake Off Christmas.
Friday 22nd December 2017. Yet another new favourite from The Great British Bake Off Christmas book. I love Florentines but have only ever made them once before. They’re another perfect treat to make for foodie gifts at Christmas as well as handy for having around for visitors who don’t like mince pies! I don’t know…
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The Great British Bake Off Christmas- Mary Berry’s Classic Christmas Cake.
Sunday December 3rd, 2017. Since I gave up baking professionally to concentrate on the day job full time, I’ve had less time to spend on baking things like Christmas cakes. Mr Smartcookiesam says to me every year that I should just go and buy a small one from Marks and Spencer but to me part…
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Cranberry, White Chocolate and Coconut Magic Bars.
I’d had a manic few days at work so to come into the kitchen and bake was a great tonic for me. I feel guilty every time I bake at the moment though. I shouldn’t be doing it as eating the sugary stuff is not good for my health. But at the same time I…
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