Monthly Archives: April 2014

Chocolate cinnammon shortbread

Posted on April 29, 2014 by jothetartqueen

I am sure everyone has eaten shortbread as a child. I remember loving those Scottish Walkers shortbread and those lovely chocolate coated ones from Marks & Spencer. I dropped this indulgence in my adolescence after I came to the realisation … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and hazelnut easter friands

Posted on April 22, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Hi everyone! How did you spend your Easter weekend? I was cooking up a meal for ten over the Easter weekend. It was quite a feat to cook so many items for so many people but J and I managed … Continue reading →

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Spiced chocolate and orange hot cross buns

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns! I had this little ditty in my head while I was baking these hot cross buns. Hot cross buns is probably something you would only … Continue reading →

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Passion fruit pâte à choux with crumble tops

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Hello! Sunny weather ushers in bright hues of yellow and orange along with the promise of happy new beginnings. It is hard to shy away from how colours can tint one’s mood. Oh, and weather for that matter. Bright and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and hazelnut delice

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jothetartqueen

        Sorry for the late posting. I had a massively hectic last week as I was busy putting together a dessert table for my younger sister’s wedding on top of being sick. I made blush and mint … Continue reading →

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