Category Archives: Experiments

Festive Fudge

I heard a nasty rumour yesterday that Christmas is just around the corner. I’ve managed to keep it from my two children before you get too worried, but those pesky people at work insist on getting excited and swapping gifts. … Continue reading

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Baked Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Bleu d’Auvergne and Parmesan

My local supermarket recently started stocking ready-made, stuffed portobello mushrooms. They look delicious, and I was tempted to buy some, but the high price got me thinking that I could probably knock up something just as good myself, at a … Continue reading

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Christmas Mincemeat

This has been the first year I have made my own mincemeat. Yes, I dare say it is cheaper and certainly more convenient to buy the shop own brand, but there’s nothing like the taste and smug satisfaction of handing … Continue reading

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