I ate a hell of a lot of chocolate mousse in trying to get this right. At least it’s a pretty healthy version so I can’t say I feel terribly bad about it.
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If you’ve had one of those days when the world just seems too grey and too wet, make this for dinner. Put on a favourite film and eat it on the couch surrounded by people you love and things that make you happy.
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A few nights ago I awoke to find myself the heroine in a Victorian Gothic novel. The wind howled menacingly outside and rain slashed angrily at the windows.
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This was a staple dessert in our home growing up and I still remember the eager anticipation we all felt as we watched mum make this pie, eyes wide and little hands at the ready.
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I must be a stickler for tradition, as the decree to bake spiced buns only on certain days is no longer enforced.
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Summer seems to have quietly slipped away from my little corner of the world, replaced by cooler days, yellowing leaves, fallen chestnuts and the desire for heartier fare.
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I can pretty much eat this bread at any time of day. It functions just as well for an afternoon pick me up, with its energy packed combo of bananas, nuts and chia seeds, as it does for breakfast.
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A multi layered sponge cake filled with whipped cream and seasonal fruit. It is the crowning glory of the Finnish coffee table and a beautiful thing to behold.
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