Monthly Archives: November 2011
{3} Pfeffernüsse
For the third part of the “Twelve Goodies of Christmas” I’ve made another of the festive classics – German Pfeffernüsse. This is a classic version of the recipe, which contains a lot of spice and good amount of freshly ground … Continue reading
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{2} Speculaaskruiden
If you’re going to make festive biscuits, you need to get spicy! Hence the second part of the “Twelve Goodies of Christmas” is a traditional spice mixture from the Netherlands. Last year, I made a batch of German Lebkuchengewürz. Rather … Continue reading
On Location: Fred & Fran (Stoke Newington, London)
I had three months off last summer when I changed jobs. Much of that time was spent hanging out in London, mostly in the park, reading the papers every lay and lazing around in the sunshine. And there was the … Continue reading
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{1} Aachener Printen
Why does this post start with a number? Well, it has reached that time of year again…Christmas is around the corner, and this year I’ve decided to take on the challenge of making the “12 goodies of Christmas”. I’ve veered … Continue reading
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Take it sloe…
‘Tis autumn, and lo! In the local park, there is a patch of thorny bushes that have changed from green to golden, and those leaves are now starting to fall. And behind those tumbling leaves…the sloes appear! Not everyone knows … Continue reading
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Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November…
Remember remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot… Yay! Tonight is Guy Fawkes Night, so we will all wrap up warm, stand round a large bonfire, and … Continue reading
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Auld Reekie and Highland Perthshire
I had a phenomenally busy summer. Running around like a mad thing. Now, this is all well and good for a short period of time, but we all need a break, and what could be nicer than to spend a … Continue reading
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