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Amy Minichiello
May 31, 2019
Quince Frangipane Burnt Butter Tart
Butter; What is it that makes it so special? What is the very first thing that pops into your mind at the mention of it? Is it a golden,...
Amy Minichiello
May 10, 2019
Quince & Apple Tart with Hazelnut Crumble
I really never used to look forward to the colder months; the change in seasons and the rain were more of a hinderance than anything...
Amy Minichiello
Apr 16, 2019
Chocolate & Quince Easter biscuits
My thick woollen turtle neck jumper slips on over my head and I pull a double layer of socks over my feet. Our little home, with its...
Amy Minichiello
Apr 7, 2019
A Pot-luck Picnic and a Burnt Butter & Beetroot cake
The sun had not yet peeped over the horizon as I peeled myself from our cosy bed. I had set my alarm early that Sunday morning to allow...
Amy Minichiello
Apr 2, 2019
Lemon Scented Baby Cakes with Honey-Roasted Figs & Goats Cheese Curd. And a recipe for Fig &
Early morning rain had dampened the earth and the sun was playing peek-a-boo with the clouds. Mum, Beau and I quickly threw our legs over...
Amy Minichiello
Oct 9, 2018
Mandarin, Poppy seed & Pine nut Friands
The container of melted butter was carefully placed onto the kitchen bench. The creaky timber swing door opened and a whispered voice...
Amy Minichiello
Aug 12, 2018
Cookbooks and "tea" biscuits
"I don't read novels I read cookbooks." This is what I say when asked "what book are you reading at the moment?'. Although, I must admit...
Amy Minichiello
Jul 9, 2018
A Classic Carrot Cake & a twist
There are many recipes for the humble carrot cake, I know, but one can never have too much of a good thing, right? I believe there is...
Amy Minichiello
Jun 24, 2018
Roasted Vegetable & Gruyere Pasties
How does one start off making pastry? Do you prefer to use your food processor or take a step into the slower lane and use those...
Amy Minichiello
Jun 8, 2018
Quince & Lemon Thyme Crumble Cake
At first thought, I was going to share a savoury recipe but then my mind wandered back to the memory of this cake and the incredible...
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