It’s Christmas time!
Cacao, espresso, pecans and dates make for a toothsome treat that’s easy to make and impressive on the eye.
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One for the road.
I think this might be my last proper recipe post and picture for a little while. Today I’m 40 weeks pregnant and as much as I’d like to think I’ll be able to have babyfruit in one arm and a wooden spoon/camera in another, I think it might take me a while to build up to that level of multitasking.
Read moreSalted caramel chocolate brownies
No messing about.
Given the comments, ooh’s and aah’s I’ve heard after posting this recipe on Twitter, Insta and taking a few squares of it in to the office, instead of wait until I had time to write an intro I thought it best for everyone concerned that I get the recipe up pronto.
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Turtle bark.
Chocolate, pecans and caramel layered up together and finished with a little sprinkle of salt.
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Getting crafty at Christmas time.
I’d like to say I came up with the idea for these myself, but that’d be a big fat lie. I spied it in Sainsbury’s magazine recently and decided they were just the personal stocking filler I was looking for, ideal to make and give away to friends and family this festive season.
Read moreSmoky Mexican meatball soup with Willies Cacao
Chilli con carne – one of my fave retro dishes.
It fits in that category because it makes me think of the 70’s (not that I was there) and growing up spending time at my grandma and grandpas, therefore giving it a firm place in my food history and heart.
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