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Lemon-Poppy Pound Cake

The only thing I knew about poppy seeds was that eating too many of them can make you test positive for opiates. Despite the lack of drug tests in my life, that caused me to steer clear of eating anything … Continue reading

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Lemon Lime Cupcakes

Lemon and lime is one of those classic combinations, perhaps because of Sprite. Like attracts like, so citrus goes with citrus? It’s common to see the combination in a drink, but in baked goods, it’s usually lemon or lime, not … Continue reading

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Hot Drinks for Cold Nights

I was feeling a bit cold and lonely in my one-bedroom apartment, and so I felt like making some hot (or at least warm) cocktails, both to warm me up and to take my mind off the fact that, once … Continue reading

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Summer Pudding, Miniaturized

Last time when I made summer pudding, it was a bit large. So I went out and bought an appropriately-sized one-quart glass bowl, and tried making the dish again at a smaller scale. I also used some regular white bread … Continue reading

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Summer Pudding

A friend recently sent me a link to this recipe for summer pudding. It’s a no-bake dessert full of berries and served cold, perfect for summer. But it’s kind of strange, if you think about it: poached berries, inside of … Continue reading

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Strawberry Tart with Lemon Caramel

I saw this recipe for a strawberry chocolate tart with lemon caramel (scroll all the way down for the recipe), and I was immediately intrigued. I mean, it’s a tart. I love tarts. And the strawberries looked beautiful on that … Continue reading

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