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Orange golden syrup dumplings are my twist on a country classic. My husband introduced me to golden syrup dumplings before we were even married. They are one of his favourite childhood desserts and he wheels them out a couple of times a year, particularly once the weather gets cold. A few weeks back I made …

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Who’s up for a slice of pear cake? How about if we make it Sally Wise’s honey caramel topsy turvy pear cake? Me! This is a recipe from Sally’s The Comfort Bake – which is just such a fantastic, all-around baking book. We made her chicken stroganoff pie a couple of weeks ago and I …

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It’s time we enjoyed another Sophie Hansen recipe, don’t you think? The apple and blackberry cake was divine, but I think this snacking cake will be even more of a hit. A snacking cake! It just sounds like something we need to make immediately, doesn’t it? In her book Around the Kitchen Table (created with …

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I’ve fallen so far behind in everything in life (I know you’ve been there). I was supposed to introduce you to this marvellous apple and blackberry pie from Sophie Hanson’s new book at least a month ago. Yet here we are. Don’t let my delayed introduction put you off from trying both this pie and …

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I’m not sure if you know, but in my ‘real life’ I’ve been a writer at SBS Food for over four years. I know, right? I some of the content that supports the foodie shows like Cook Like an Italian, The Cook Up with Adam Liaw and Gourmet Farmer (among many other beautiful programs). And, …

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