Tag Archives: Pistachio

Blueberry and Pistachio Ricotta Cheesecake

Today is Father’s Day and it’s easy to get swept up in making sure your kids have come up with something creative for their Dad and forget to be thankful for your own Dad and remember how lucky you are … Continue reading

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Nutty-oat chocolate bites topped with pistachios and goji berries

My younger sister Emily, has just been on the first of two hen dos, the first taking place in Bangkok as she lives in Hong Kong. The second is later in the year when she’s back in the UK in … Continue reading

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Carrot, pear and pistachio crumble muffins

This Sunday is Mother’s Day… panic sets in if you’ve not realised this already followed by a mad dash to the card shop and a visit to the interflora website. Of course if you have little kids, you’ll need to … Continue reading

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Pistachio, lemon and poppy seed biscuits

One more week and it’s N-Day… Nursery Day. Seb’s off to school, of sorts anyway. To be honest, I’m not too worried about the prospect either. He’s such a social little chap that I know he’s just itching to be … Continue reading

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White chocolate, pistachio and orange shortbread cookies

My sister sent me a quote she’d seen on Instagram last week and just put “This is so you!” and she was right, it was totally me. It said; “We’re picky and even a little bit fancy in a way … Continue reading

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Rhubarb, pistachio and almond bircher muesli (with a sprinkling of chocolate chip nibs, if desired)

I’m not sure when it happened but at some point in my life, I stopped being given Easter eggs.  It’s a sorry state of affairs I know but it’s probably good for my waistline. It’s a bit like a Christmas … Continue reading

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Lamb and minted goat’s cheese pizza with aubergine, pomegranate and pistachio

London Marathon weekend has to be on one of my favourite weekends of the year. There is nothing more uplifting and inspiring than seeing thousands of everyday people pounding the pavements of London with only one goal… getting to that … Continue reading

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Raspberry and Pistachio Friands… with a touch of sparkle

We’ve hit December, that must mean Christmas party season is upon us. A month of going out for endless lunches and dinners, catching up with friends that you’ve not had the chance to see all year and of course the … Continue reading

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Pistachio and Fig Biscotti (to be served with a freshly brewed coffee)

I must admit as I sit here writing this blog I’m feeling somewhat sorry for myself. I feel rubbish! I am someone that prides themselves on never getting ill. I might even go as far to say that from time … Continue reading

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Coconut soaked Bircher Muesli with mango, raspberries and a sprinkling of pistachios

I am one of those spoilt people that live within a stone’s throw of the Thames in South West London and I wouldn’t switch it for the world. Everyone always says, “when you get older, you’ll want to move out … Continue reading

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