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Lamb Tagine for an epiphany feast

“I don’t want to be a King,” protested Arthur, when told that he had to participate in the annul family nativity show. “I don’t want to and you can’t make me.”

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Clementine Cake

How many clementines would you say were too many for a person to eat while watching Charlie Brown Christmas? Actually, better not tell me.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Blackberry Fizz with melon, prosciutto and fresh herb dressing

I remember my Mum and Dad serving melon slices as a starter at dinner parties when my sister and I were little. The kind of party where my Mum would spritz on the Fendi perfume and ask us to pick … Continue reading

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The Monday treat – Fresh asparagus and butter lettuce salad with almonds and mozzarella

My husband and I are taking a gamble that there will be no more thunder snow, no more golf ball hail, no more ice in the watering can and frost on the windows, and have planted out some of the … Continue reading

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The Wednesday Tipple – Brandy and Clementine cake with the in-laws

Christmas is a compromise. I have family in London and Wigan and Shropshire. Jon has family in Scotland, in Surrey, and Worcestershire. And this year, his mum and dad rented a house in Somerset for a party, so that went … Continue reading

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