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Monthly Archives: March 2011
violet cakes
had lunch at violet cakes cafe today – violet cakes I’ve long been a fan of their beautiful cupcakes, especially the mini ones the cafe is really lovely, there’s something very soothing about watching people … Continue reading
no dinner 30th march
went to 80s aerobics at frame last night, so no dinner post
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housebites
this was in the guardian at the weekend – housebites not sure I’d feel brave enough to do this, but it’s an interesting idea – come dine with me…?
cakes – lemon, rice and polenta cake
this is lovely recipe from the rose bakery cook book – I half the recipe and make it as a tray bake. theseparticular cakes are for Andy’s birthday – Happy Birthday! you can find the recipe here – they make … Continue reading
dinner 29th march
dinner tonight was buffalo burgers from abel and cole – can’t take much credit for this, took them out the packet and fried them – tasty though!
mayonnaise – dinner 29th march
didn’t have any mayonnaise for my buffalo burger this evening – various chefs always say how easy it is to make your own, and it really is, but I think I put in to much salt 1 egg yolk, and … Continue reading
royal wedding biscuits
look at these great biscuits for the royal wedding from biscuiteers
dinner 28th march
dinner tonight was pan fried whiting (turned in flour, salt and pepper – then simply fried in butter) served with some lovely long fermentation rolls from long crichel bakery, courgettes, sorrel and fennel in a creamy sauce – the veg … Continue reading
prufrock
had a lovely coffee and a very good brownie with my friend Charlotte at Prufrock on Leather Lane – beautiful blue cups, and friendly staff (lovely red jumper)
the picture at the top
the picture at the top of the blog is a plum and frangipane tart I made a couple of weeks ago, it looked like it might be a total disaster as the frangipane all bubbled out in the oven, but … Continue reading
dinner and rabbits 