Happy Easter Weekend!
Happy Easter weekend, if you are celebrating! In some parts of the world (not here, alas), this is a long weekend, perfect for spring walks,…
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Chocolate-topped coconut macaroons
One way to make the perfect crunchy and chewy coconut macaroon – not to be confused with a French macaron! – even better? Chocolate. And…
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Mini mince pies
One Christmastime treat that I really miss now that I no longer live in the U.K. are mince pies. They are a total guilty pleasure…
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Farmers cheese and berry “soufflé”
I love farmers cheese (tvorog, in Russian) though it can sometimes be hard to find here. It is a nostalgic taste for me, and it…
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Sour cherry and almond scones
These first non-bright, gray days of fall call on my nesting instinct. I make a big pot of tea (I stock up on Betjeman &…
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Strawberry sugar cookies (dairy-free!)
This time, for my semi-annual baking for non-dairy eater friends and family, I decided to make something colorful and indulgent. Sweet strawberry sugar cookies –…
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Olive oil cake with rocket pesto
By the time you’re reading this, I am already in Moscow catching up with family for the week. But before leaving, I made this savory…
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Upside down berry almond cake
We spent New Year’s weekend in Woodstock, enjoying the hush of the snow in a cabin with a crackling fire and food and drink aplenty….
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Almond and oatmeal cookies
Christmas cookies galore! Happy holidays, everyone. I love Christmas cookies, but I don’t love that guilty feeling you get after a whole day of reaching…
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Chestnut and chocolate pie
The most festive pie, which is, really as easy to make as…yes, pie. That Christmastime treat of creamy chestnuts and bittersweet chocolate, topped with some…
