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This dinner will get you laid – Cinnamon Buns

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Kate

The cinnamon buns really got me.

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The Monday Treat – Amish Pie

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Kate

Our friends Ingyin and Yosi planned a last road trip of summer, before returning to NYU Abu Dhabi to start the new term. Essentially, what they were looking for, was Americana.

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Red, White and Blue Sundaes for 4th of July

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Kate

Nothing says summer like an ice cream sundae. I’d suggest strawberry and vanilla with blueberry sauce for 4th of July – though technically this would be a pink, white a blue sundae. It’s so delicious that I think we’ll get … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Risotto with Fresh Peas

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Kate

I had high hopes for the peas. They started out so strong. Thrusting their way out of the seedling planter on the window sill, then, newly transferred onto the balcony, twining seductively around their stakes (ok, chopsticks) and eventually … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Easter Egg Nests

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kate

I have given up chocolate for Lent, and so it is in great anticipation of Easter that I suggest this Monday treat. These nests also happen to be perfect if you find yourself needing to entertain children while, to pick … Continue reading →

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Coffee Cake

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

175g flour 1 tsp baking powder 175g sugar 175g butter (must be soft) 3 eggs (at room temp) 3 tsp espresso For the icing 6 oz butter (must be soft) 12 oz icing sugar 3-4 tsp espresso Grease 2 8 … Continue reading →

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Tropical Coconut Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

These cup cakes are inspired by Bounty Bars, which, for the uninitiated, are sweet coconut fondants covered in milk chocolate. Although they’re a British brand, I’ve seen them on sale in NY – in fact, my local bodega stocks them. … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Millionaire’s Shortbread in time for Burns Night

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Kate

Millionaire’s shortbread is what my Mother in law, and most of the rest of Scotland call it. Toffee cake is what my Mother in law’s Mother in law called it (as you can see above). But by either name, for … Continue reading →

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Cake

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Kate

Butter + sugar + eggs + flour + heat = cake Cakes require accuracy and, frankly, a mixer (or patience and a strong wrist). The process is simple – you mix up butter and sugar until they’re light and fluffy, … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Ships that pass in the afternoon

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Kate

It had been a subdued summer for Adam since his discovery by text message that Carl was in another relationship. He’d been left not broken hearted exactly, but certainly feeling pretty rejected and gloomy.

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