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Festive Millefeuille

I firstly bring you all merry tidings and wishing you an exceptionally excessive Christmas in all respects! I do hope that many of you have been slaving away over kitchen … Continue reading

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December 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // PRIVILEGE SPREAD

When David Cameron talked of his aims to spread privilege at the Conservative Party Conference earlier this month, some commented  “Privilege Spread – sounds like something Fortnum & Mason might … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // CULTURE // BAKER MAN, BAKER MAN

Over recent weeks there has only really been one thing on my mind every Tuesday evening: The Great British Bake Off. The show, which started out as light-hearted fun for … Continue reading

October 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // CULTURE // THE RISE AND FALL

This week’s episode of The Great British Bake Off saw the remaining four bakers take to their stations for a very tense and challenging semi-final. Bakers John, James, Brendan and … Continue reading

October 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // CULTURE // CRUNCH TIME

The Great British Bake Off, which started out as a light-hearted competition to see who could bring the best bake to the kitchen, has now turned into one of the … Continue reading

October 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // CULTURE // USE YOUR LOAF

The bake off fell victim to a new wave of tension last week when judges announced that, due to John’s injury, they would be cancelling last week’s eviction and turning … Continue reading

September 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // DOING IT ITALIAN STYLE

This post is coming from Tuscany in Italy, where I am  temporarily based getting work experience in my families Patisserie. The main thing that I can say on Italian pastries … Continue reading

September 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

RECIPE // COSY SOUP

Winter is fast approaching. Don’t let that scorching sun deceive you; summer is well and truly on its way out. It’s not all that bad – there are lots of … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

MORNING // SNAP – CRACKLE – POP

So, school’s gone back for another year. How do I know? Because my bus is full of kids in knee socks screaming about Little Mix and One Direction (to be … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

FOOD // CULTURE // BAKE/OFF

Every Tuesday at 8pm I now find myself anxiously positioned in front of my television set, eager to see what patience-testing challenges will be given to my favourite amateur bakers … Continue reading

September 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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