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Joined: September 21st, 2012


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March 30th, 2025

Carrot Soup with Miso and Sesame from Smitten Kitchen

This was one of the few Smitten Kitchen recipes that we really disliked. I do like miso, carrots, and all the other ingredients on their own, but together they just didn't work for us. I do remember I... read more >


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Breakfast Book

By Marion Cunningham
Knopf - 1987

5th October 2023

Raised waffles : page 129

This is the first waffle I’ve made or eaten and they were really good. I successfully halved the recipe and made on my mini waffle maker. I plan to reduce the butter somewhat, and try a combo of butter and veg oil next time. Lots of batter left over so I held it in the fridge as suggested, and cooked them as needed (just added a little baking powder). That worked well.

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21st November 2022

Raw apple muffins : page 58

These muffins are amazing. I use crab apple/apple fruits that I get from my friend’s tree in these. Don’t be put off by the “raw” in the title, since the apples cook by the time the muffins are done. With the nuts, raisins, and spices, these muffins are delicious little flavour bombs.

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