Monthly Archives: June 2012

Chocolate coffee cupcakes with orange cheesecake icing

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

These incredibly easy cupcakes use the magical reaction of vinegar and baking powder to create a light and fluffy texture but you’d honestly never know the vinegar was in there I promise. Because of this kitchen alchemy they are completely … Continue reading →

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Chive flower tortelloni

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Chives grow abundantly in our garden and although the plants, at 3 years old, are a bit tougher and woodier than I’d like they still put forth a beautiful crown of purple flowers at this time of year, which is … Continue reading →

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The elderflowers are coming!!!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

In case you haven’t yet been enveloped by the the aroma of fragrant cat’s piss wafting from the trees, allow me to remind you that the Elderflower season is here!  As I mentioned in my post last year, it’s important … Continue reading →

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