Thursday, February 4, 2010
By Mike on Thursday, February 4, 2010, 21:34
This idea grew out of previous experiments to make energy bars - but I wanted to try making them with white chocolate so as to show off the fruit.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
By Mike on Saturday, January 30, 2010, 21:52
This is an experimental attempt to make a compact, durable, tasty, high-energy foodstuff suitable for carrying and eating while walking, exploring and hiking.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
By Mike on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 15:24
January 2010 - I opened up a can of worms - and contrary to all possible expectations, it was a good thing...
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
By Mike on Saturday, January 2, 2010, 20:55
These delicious pancakes packed in a jar of syrup are perfect for picnics or parties, they can be prepared in advance and will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
By Mike on Saturday, December 5, 2009, 22:23
This is not an original concept (this specific recipe is of my own device though) - everybody has been talking about chocolate and beetroot cakes and brownies - and I was curious enough to give it a try...
I am very pleased with their light sponge texture and rounded chocolate flavour.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
By Mike on Friday, November 27, 2009, 21:28
This cheese and onion slice is a teatime favourite from my childhood - to make sure I got it absolutely right, I asked my mother to spend an afternoon recreating it with me.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, November 1, 2009, 21:40
While I was preparing acorns for cakes on the previous page, I noticed their similarity to chickpeas in texture, flavour and consistency. I thought it would be interesting to try making them into a savoury snack - acorn falafel.
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By Mike on Sunday, November 1, 2009, 21:14
These moist, yet light and fluffy muffins couldn't be simpler to make - all the main ingredients weigh the same.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
By Mike on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 22:42
We were commissioned to make a traditional harvest celebration loaf for the harvest display at a local primary school - here's how we made it
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
By Mike on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 20:47
There are dozens of different species of oak. Some produce acorns that are only edible to humans after processing to remove the bitter tannins, however, they're not all like that - so I set out to try eating some.
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