Tag Archives: pastry

Rhubarb and Cinnamon Cobbler, winter.

Winter means long jackets, too many layers, taking them off them putting them on again, then taking them off, yet again. It means head colds and snuffles and having to wake up while its still dark. Frozen fingertips and toes, but with the reward of frosty nights where your breath clouds as you speak. Where [...]

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Quince and Vanilla Bakewell Tarts

The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.

Writing doesn’t come as naturally to me as cooking, or more [...]

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Black Star Pastry, Newtown

Chocolate Caramel Tart, $5
These beautiful Chocolate Caramel tarts were recently featured in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Living section in a story about the new trend of adding a hint of salt to sweets, an idea that I wholeheartedly support. Another great idea is going to Black Star Pastry in Newtown and eating some, or [...]

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Sugar Plum Crostata

Google sugar plums and you will get all kinds of confectionary recipes. When I think of sugar plums I get an Ani DiFranco song in my head and a yearning for those last weeks of summer where I can feel the season slipping away and endeavour to enjoy it’s bounty to the max.

Sugar Plums are [...]

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Cheese and Spinach Rolls, the pure option

I eat meat. I love meat, but I don’t eat a lot of meat. That statement isn’t entirely true. Yes, I don’t eat alot of meat, but I also don’t eat much purely vegetarian food. An anchovy here, a splash of fish sauce there, and a sliver of speck for flavouring elsewhere means that much [...]

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