Author Archives: Clair

About Clair

Tree hugging hippy geek

Brownie Bake-Off

Posted on June 5, 2011

Another interlude from the layman. I, perhaps somewhat rashly, promised everyone at work brownies if I got a good response rate to a questionnaire that I sent out. Which is why I spent a Sunday afternoon with the oven on, … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake

Posted on January 23, 2011

We went out for a coffee yesterday, just to a local chain for a quick refreshment before heading to the cinema (The King’s Speech, highly recommended). N had a piece of the establishment’s carrot cake, and while it was perfectly … Continue reading →

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Making the sausage casserole

Posted on October 30, 2010

While Emma is off on her honeymoon, sampling the delights of vietnamese cuisine which I am sure she will tell us all about on her return, I thought I would try to actually attempt the sausage casserole recipe that she … Continue reading →

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Free food – Blackberries

Posted on September 28, 2010

Despite being a huge fan of seasonal, local and home-grown food, I’ve never really gone hedgerow foraging. It’s something that I’m very keen on the idea of, but I’m always slightly worried that I’ll pick something inedible or even poisonous. … Continue reading →

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Duck with Mango Salad

Posted on August 24, 2010

Emma mentioned that there would possibly be guest bloggers… hello! I’m one of them! Important things first: I love food, but I’m not hugely food talented. I’m the lucky recipient of many of Emma’s experiments (I love turning up at … Continue reading →

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