Daily Archives: November 14, 2010

Raspberry and citrus friands

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I love almond meal.  It’s no surprise – macarons are made using almond meal and I adore macarons.  Earlier this year, I was at The Italian for a breakfast meeting and someone ordered a couple of friands.  I bit into … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Peiking Duck Chinese Restaurant: he’s back

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I had a pet duckling once.  His name was ‘Laurie’ (after Christian Bale’s character in Little Women, not Laurie Oakes) and he was gorgeous – all fluffy, pale yellow down and full of sweet cheep-iness.  He came home with me … Continue reading →

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