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TRUFFLE HONEY & VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

A little while ago, my husband and I went out to have dinner at a delightful restaurant called Chophouse.  We ate really well and I was particularly impressed by their Wagyu Tartare with truf­fle aioli, pear, pine nuts & white … Continue reading →

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SOFT VANILLA & PINK SALT CARAMELS

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

I made these caramels to give away as presents for Christmas this year.  I had wanted to try and make my own caramels for ages, but all the recipes I came across had corn syrup as one of the ingredients … Continue reading →

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PEPPA PIG CHOCOLATE & VANILLA CUPCAKES

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

These are the cupcakes I made for my daughter’s birthday party.  My kids have a very sweet tooth (they took this after their daddy! ;-P), so cupcakes are a must for their birthday parties.  I love making them as I … Continue reading →

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GEORGIA’S 3RD BIRTHDAY

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

On the 1st my youngest daughter turned 3 and I have been quite busy organising her birthday party.  This was also the first time that her nonni were physically present for her birthday, so it was even more exciting for … Continue reading →

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CHESTNUT RUM MOUSSE

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Yesterday I showed you how easy it is to make your own Chestnut and Vanilla Cream… now that you have such a yummy treat in your fridge, how about making something else with it, if you haven’t finished it off … Continue reading →

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CHESTNUT AND VANILLA CREAM – CRÈME DE MARRONS VANILLÉE

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Chestnuts remind me of winter in Italy.  When it’s cold (and it does get quite cold in Milan), you can buy hot roasted chestnuts from street carts to warm you up.  The smell of roasted chestnuts always makes me think … Continue reading →

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CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Today I want to share with you the recipe of a popular French dessert: crème brûlée.  It is one of those dishes that should be in every food lover cookbook as it is a classic, simple yet sophisticated dish that … Continue reading →

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MINI CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I love cheesecake… who doesn’t?  I have made my share of no-bake cheesecakes, but to tell you the truth, I still have to make a baked cheesecake at home.  Don’t ask me why, but baking a cheesecake always intimidated me.  After … Continue reading →

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