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Pear and Amaretto Muffins with a Crumble Topping

Pear and Amaretto MuffinsI had mentioned in an earlier In my kitchen post that I would share a recipe for a Pear and Amaretto Loaf cake passed on to me by a friend. She had made this loaf cake when attending Leith’s cooking school. It was also suggested you could use the recipe to make muffins… which I have done. Continue reading “Pear and Amaretto Muffins with a Crumble Topping”

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Home Clotted Cream with Fresh Poached Figs

clotted cream, honey,figs and dried hibiscuisLiving thousands of miles away and a yearning for fresh clotted cream easily justifies the reasons for wanting to making it myself. And if you’re  familiar with traditional English cream teas (in England), you know what I am talking about. This cooked cream is a luxurious and decadent buttery treat that’s heavenly when spread over freshly baked scones topped with sweet preserves. Continue reading “Home Clotted Cream with Fresh Poached Figs”

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Coconut Buns and a Published Photograph

coconut buns -7907-2Before I get to the coconut bun recipe… a little news. Thrilled to see my photograph for Welsh cheese cakes included in (bread and cake section) the 3rd edition of the Essentials For Living text-book. Published by Gill & Macmillan this text-book is for the Junior Certificate Home Economics curriculum taught in schools throughout Ireland. Continue reading “Coconut Buns and a Published Photograph”