Category Archives: In the kitchen

Appeltaart bakken

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Renee

I’ve recently joined the Sunday Baking Club, which is basically a collective of folk who bake on Sunday and then admire each others work on social media. This week is Old Skool’ week – cook your Granny’s favourite. My gran would … Continue reading →

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New year’s resolution update: Meat free Mondays

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Renee

Today I had my second meat-free Monday! Last week (02/01/12) I made Lemony basil spaghetti with mascarpone, chilli and chives, although to be good I replaced the mascarpone with half fat cream cheese. I was really nice, and the boyfriend … Continue reading →

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Gotta love soup

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Renee

Last Sunday I popped by some of my dearest friends for a cuppa. While we sat in the kitchen chatting, both of them made a soup, which they have for lunch during the week. Considering a fresh covent garden soup now … Continue reading →

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Fave soup recipe

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Renee

I made my favourite soup today and thought I’d treat you to the recipe. Serves two. Prepare the soup: put the following in a pan and keep just under boiling for about 20 minutes. 900ml chicken stock 1inch fresh ginger, … Continue reading →

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Dutch apple pies!!!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Renee

Recipe for amazing pie. Make Continue reading →

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Tea. And cake. Mainly cake though.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Renee

I’ve been talking about this party for weeks, if not months. My tea party. I’m trying out new recipes and decided to make some English scones, Welsh Bara Brith, Scottish Shortbread and Dutch apple tart. Today I went into town … Continue reading →

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My favourite muffins

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Renee

I love these muffins, they’re great food for walking. Both from The Cookie and Biscuit Bible by Catherine Atkinson (2008). Oat and buttermilk muffins – makes 12 Stir 115 g /1 cup rolled oats in 250ml buttermilk and leave for … Continue reading →

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If I’d have known you were coming I’d have baked a cake…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Renee

Courgette loaf recipe Continue reading →

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