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Granola a la Josie (nut free)
Whenever we go out for breakfast and I order granola, my mate Josie looks at it longingly. She loves cereal in all its forms, but she’s allergic to nuts, so most granolas are basically death-in-a-bowl...
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Chamomile tea with honey and vanilla
If you suffer from anxiety, insomnia, or even just regular old garden variety stress, chamomile tea is one of the best and most readily available herbal treatments around. I like to grow and dry my...
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Honey bran bars
I find I am constantly experimenting in my never ending quest for interesting lunchbox fillers. If it’s lying around in my kitchen, chances are I’ll try to bake it into something snack-shaped. After...
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Little gingerbread cakes
I have some strong Dutch heritage. My grandfather was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church (he literally wrote the hymn book), and I know my edam from my gouda. I also have a deep affection for...
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Strawberry jam drops
Sometimes you’ve just got to bake a classic. Strawberry jam drops Ingredients: 125g butter, softened 165g sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g self raising flour 60g cornflour strawberry jam...
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Pizza scrolls
When you’re looking for a school lunch that isn’t a sandwich, these guys are a solid choice. They’re full of flavour, and they travel well. Plus they’re fun to make, with the sprinkling, the rolling,...
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Chocolate pretzel cookies
Look, I don’t want to overstate this, but these might be some of the best cookies I’ve ever made. They’re fudgey and rich, which is so satisfying, and the addition of the pretzel’s salty crunch pushes...
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Pear and blackberry smoothie
Arty thinks he doesn’t like pears. He used to eat them pretty much daily, nomming them right down to the core, but then one day he just decided that he didn’t like them any more and refused every time...
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Chewy coconut currant cookies
In the ongoing debate over whether crunchy or chewy cookies are superior, I steadfastly refuse to choose a side. I am the Switzerland of the cookie wars. As far as I’m concerned cookies are good, and...
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Broad bean and fetta dip
Here’s a yummy snack that’s fresh, and creamy all at the same time. Broad bean and fetta dip Ingredients: 2 cups broad beans 100g greek fetta 4 tbsp cream cheese 2 tsp olive oil salt and pepper to...
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Choc-raspberry brownie balls
Not joking: these are the most awesome treat you can make for a party or gathering. They are moist, sweet, bite-sized, and so, so, delicious. The raspberry cuts through the chocolate in such a bright...
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Blackberry plum crumble muffins
I love, love, love these muffins. I think they may be my favourites ever. The muffin itself is light and sweet, the fruit is dark and jammy, and the crumble on top is crispy and buttery. They are just...
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A small batch of cheesy scones
Cheesy scones make an amazing afternoon tea, served with slices of apple and a glass of milk. They’re also the perfect accompaniment to soups at dinner time (this one in particular). But the thing...
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