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Caramel Filled Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies (Speculaas)
Top of my list of things to eat when I visit Amsterdam in winter is kruidnoten. They are small spiced cookies that Saint Nicholas hands out to children when he visits town in November. Needless to...
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Christmas Peppermint Mocha
So, where was I? Oh yes, that’s right. Christmas. During the whole month of December, I’m usually always in a festive mood. I think it has something to do with being from the UK where we manage to...
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Chocolate Orange Biscuits
The weather has turned here in Amsterdam. Overnight, it was like someone flicked a switch and turned summer off. Totally not fair. We’ve been promised hotter temps again next week, but this last week...
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German Spiced Hazelnut Cookies
It’s cold and rainy outside and I’m already thinking about Christmassy cookies and warm wine. Too soon? Never. I also tried my first ever Pumpkin Spice Latte this week. We’ve never had them here in...
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Kruidnoten – Dutch Spiced Holiday Cookies
One thing I love about the fact that Saint Nicholas comes earlier to the Netherlands than he does the UK (the main holiday celebration for children here is on 5th December, but the Saint arrives in...
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Parkin
Parkin has long been a favourite in my household. Growing up, my Mum would always buy some for Bonfire Night and we would eat it after our dinner of pie and mushy peas (you can take the girl out of...
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Chocolate Yule Log
It’s that time of year again, when we all over-indulge in festive food. Just me? Anyway, despite my over-zealous love for Christmas, I actually don’t like many Christmas foods (I hate sultanas and...
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Kruidnoten – Dutch Spiced Holiday Cookies
One thing I love about the fact that Saint Nicholas comes earlier to the Netherlands than he does the UK (the main holiday celebration for children here is on 5th December, but the Saint arrives in...
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Parkin
Parkin has long been a favourite in my household. Growing up, my Mum would always buy some for Bonfire Night and we would eat it after our dinner of pie and mushy peas (you can take the girl out of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chocolate Yule Log
It’s that time of year again, when we all over-indulge in festive food. Just me? Anyway, despite my over-zealous love for Christmas, I actually don’t like many Christmas foods (I hate sultanas and...
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Sticky Date Buns with Brandy Butter
I know that Christmas is over (boo), but I also know that, like me, you probably still have some Christmas ingredients left in your cupboards. Chutney. Cranberry sauce. Gravy. Brandy butter. When...
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