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TRADITIONAL NEENISH TARTS

NEENISH TARTS ARE A SMALL PASTRY TART, LAYERS OF JAM AND MOCK CREAM FILLING AND TOPPED WITH TWO-TONE ICING. ONE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 30, 20183 min read

Maison Bertaux

This is a19th-century, French patisserie and tea rooms with marble-topped tables, plus art gallery spaces. Address: 28 Greek St, Soho,...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 30, 20181 min read

Courgette and carrot bread recipe

This delicious loaf is full of goodness thanks to the addition of grated courgettes and carrots, as well as rich Red Leicester cheese and...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 29, 20181 min read

Aerende standalone candle holders

A simple modern take on the traditional candlestick and sized for use as unique table decorations or as standalone holders. Glazed in...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 29, 20181 min read

More for the bookshelf

Prints Charming by Madcap Cottage: Create Absolutely Beautiful Interiors with Prints & Patterns Book by Jason Oliver Nixon and John...

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Apr 29, 20182 min read

Baked onion bhajis

A healthier alternative to the deep-fried onion bhajis you find in Indian restaurants. These are baked and exceedingly tasty. They are...

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Apr 28, 20181 min read

LAVENDER-SPICED HONEY MADELEINES

INGREDIENTS ½ CUP (150G) PLAIN FLOUR, SIFTED ½ TEASPOON BAKING POWDER, SIFTED ⅓ CUP (55G) CASTER SUGAR 1 TEASPOON DRIED LAVENDER+ 2 EGGS ...

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Apr 28, 20181 min read

COURGETTE AND POTATO CAKES WITH MINT AND FETA CHEESE

These quite brilliant little courgette cakes used to have to be fried, which is tiresome when you have much to prepare for a party....

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Apr 27, 20182 min read

UTENSIL POT

I love FALCON ENAMELWARE Originally manufactured in the Black Country area near Birmingham, England, Joe Kleiner & Sons created the...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 26, 20181 min read

Coronation chicken

Invented for the Coronation banquet of Elizabeth II, this recipe was originally called Poilet Reine Elizabeth, but quickly became known...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 25, 20181 min read

5A Fifth Ave Bergen Gold Dinner Set

Everyone should have a dinner set for best, i have a vintage set (my Downton set) but i came across this one and it's definitely got a...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 25, 20181 min read

Gluten-free carrot cake

I will never look elsewhere for a carrot cake recipe again! I was skeptical when the mixture turned out very wet, but after 35 mins in...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 24, 20182 min read

SPIKE TEA TOWEL SET

BY SCION For homes that surprise and delight, think Scion. This is an upbeat brand for everyone, with zesty colours, clean...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 24, 20181 min read

Petals of the valley

I shared a recipe by Claire Ptak for madeleines on 19 April and since then have had a few people contact me, asking where is the best...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 24, 20181 min read

MACAROONS

British cookery expert Debbie Major turns her hand to traditional macaroons, tweaking the recipe until she finds the definitive version...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 23, 20181 min read

Olive oil rosemary apricot cake

Non-sweet tooths, this one’s for you. The combination of olive oil, rosemary and lemon in a cake is just sensational, and so wonderfully...

Picture: Alan Benson-recipe from By POH LING YEOW

Apr 22, 20182 min read

More for the bookshelf - Flower guides

The Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms From an industry leader in the...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 22, 20182 min read

Light shade drama averted...

Anyone who has been around me in the last few week, i'm sorry if i have made your ears bleed with the talk of light shades. So i've been...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

I find Quiche is so versatile and quick to prepare. This decadent smoked salmon version is great served with a salad for an easy mid-week...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Rye chocolate brownies

This is another favourite recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak. I find Claire's recipes easy to make and always come...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 20, 20182 min read

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TRADITIONAL NEENISH TARTS

Maison Bertaux

Courgette and carrot bread recipe

Aerende standalone candle holders

More for the bookshelf

Baked onion bhajis

LAVENDER-SPICED HONEY MADELEINES

COURGETTE AND POTATO CAKES WITH MINT AND FETA CHEESE

UTENSIL POT

Coronation chicken

5A Fifth Ave Bergen Gold Dinner Set

Gluten-free carrot cake

SPIKE TEA TOWEL SET

Petals of the valley

MACAROONS

Olive oil rosemary apricot cake

More for the bookshelf - Flower guides

Light shade drama averted...

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

Rye chocolate brownies