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Chef - Private Caterer - Bespoke Dining - Weddings - Events - Margate,England
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Happy Monday morning ☀️ Quick update on where

Happy Monday morning ☀️
Quick update on where I am with delivery menus 📝
*Will be offering one this week and next week.
*Won’t be offering a menu for Friday the 18th of December.
*Wellingtons on Christmas Eve - collection from Margate. For those who ordered - invoice will be with you weekend of 12/13 December.
*Delivery menus will return on Monday the 11th of January for delivery on Friday the 15th 🙌
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Now I got that out of the way, New Menu is here!! 🤩
🥕Pastilla - Filo wrapped parcel of cumin spiced white cabbage & Jerusalem artichoke. Rocket & chestnut pesto on the side 🌰
🥕Lamb - Barbacoa is a Caribbean way of slow cooking meat. This will be cooked in a marinade of honey, orange & lots of spices 🍊 Served with @longhis_microgreens coriander cress
🥕Potatoes - cut into cubes and oven roasted in rosemary & garlic. This is what I cooked with my sisters in Malta. For me, there isn’t a better way to eat potatoes 🥔
🥕Carrots - grilled with Manchego 🧀
🥕Cheesecake - baked with ricotta and topped with my passionfruit curd 💛
🥕The Sourdough of Dreams.
🥕A lot of you will be happy to know that the, now infamous, brioche Jam Doughnut is back this week 😍
🥕Great feedback already from the preserved bamboo shoots. I literally eat them straight out the jar 🐼
🥕@jamfacejams Chipotle & Habanero is back! Hamper filler alert! For the Boxing Day cheeseboard of dreams 🌶
🥕@weareherecoffee - my fuel to get these menus out to you ☺️ Truly good coffee. Really is that simple! Order depending on how you make your coffee. See stories.
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Link in Bio
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Payment by Bank Transfer
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Free delivery within 5 miles
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£5 charge 6-12 miles
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For collection just let me know what times work for you!
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Thank you 🙏☺️

Guinness Brownie trimmings were all I got!! - 144

Guinness Brownie trimmings were all I got!!
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144 portions and I didn’t save myself one! I have a lot to learn 🤨
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A pint’ll have to do! 🖤
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#guinness #brownies #guinnessbrownies #oneformeoneforyou

On the menu this week - Beets, Cavalo Nero, whole

On the menu this week - Beets, Cavalo Nero, whole almond & mascapone tart 😊
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Very buttery shortcrust, mascarpone gives a creamy centre, almonds - roasted, whole, and skin on. Beets - whole roasted, peeled, sliced, then placed on the top rather than inside, to caramelise again. The gorgeous Cavalo breaks it all up beautifully 🥬
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#veggietart #quiche #beetroot

You guessed it! The Guinness Brownies are here to

You guessed it! The Guinness Brownies are here to be ordered this weekend! I get asked for these ALL the time 😍
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Here’s this week’s menu broken down:
🍄Tart - made with a short crumbly pastry, a selection of beets, Cavalo Nero, whole almonds & mascapone to give it a luscious creaminess
🍄Beef - the feather blade is a flavourful steak which will be braised and cooked with bacon, onions, parsley, but most importantly, chanterelles foraged locally by @theoastsmokehouse - truly special dish this week.
🍄Celeriac, leek & potato gratin - like a dauphinois - warming and creamy, perfect with either dish 👌🏼
🍄Green beans, oregano butter, pine nuts - those toasty pine nuts take this to another level 💚
🍄Guinness brownie - for those of you who don’t know this dessert, it’s a dark brownie, enriched with Guinness. A rich chocolatey mousse is set on top of it, and it’s topped with a white Guinness ganache. This one is super special. I always get extra orders of this where people give a pick-me-up parcel to their friends who are needing it. It’s just one of those puds ☘️
🍄VB sourdough. I misordered this week and had to give my personal one away. This was a bad move. I will not be doing this again.
🍄This is exciting - my favourite (controversial) of @vikingbakehouse doughnut flavours. Hazelnut praline doughnuts. A smoooooth caramelly praline filling. Insanely good!
🍄I ate these preserved bamboo shoots and just thought you guys may like to try them. They do have a good kick to them, but also so much gorgeous flavour ❤️
🍄The last of @jamfacejams P’Tang Yang Aji Limon Chilli Jam for a while - only 6 left! Definitely grab it while you can - my favourite 💛
🍄So pleased with the feedback off the excellent @weareherecoffee debut this week! At £3 a bag, what have you got to lose! 💗💛💚 Check our further details on each bag on my stories or on their page. If you would have liked decaf - just write it in the Notes section 👍🏼
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Link in Bio to order. Payment by Bank Transfer. Free deliveries within 5 miles. Collection - mornings or evenings 👊
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I can never say enough thank yous for all your orders 🙏

I genuinely had to make these twice. I, very irres

I genuinely had to make these twice. I, very irresponsibly, ate so many of these sweet sweet butter roasted carrots, that I didn’t have enough when packing 😳
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🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕
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#worthitthough #roastedcarrots

Raspberry, vanilla & hazelnut torte. Had a couple

Raspberry, vanilla & hazelnut torte. Had a couple of fails with this one until I got it right. I change my menu weekly, so to keep it fresh there is a lot of planning, dreaming up and experimenting.
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This week in particular, I put a whole lot of pressure on myself. I put dishes on the menu knowing full well that I was going to push myself to my limits. And I did!
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In addition to that, an unsolicited drama on Friday morning meant I did all the Friday afternoon deliveries. The plus side to this is that I finally got to put faces to the names of all my brilliant customers 😊
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I got home yesterday evening, sat down with a @ralphsmargate pizza and a glass of red, and all was right with the world once more.
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Will be writing next week’s menu today. Clean slate. Feeling good!
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Thanks, as always, for all the incredible support you all give ❤️
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#hazelnuttorte #raspberrydessert #raspberrypraline

This week’s menu might be the one I’m most exc

This week’s menu might be the one I’m most excited about 😊
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A new addition - in the form of coffee. Not just any coffee but @weareherecoffee 💗💛💚
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A brief description, as always:
🥬 Soufflé - made with @northdownbrewery ‘s finest Porter. Finally found a way to eat it as well as drink it (yesterday’s post for a picture!). Visit their page and have a try of their truly fantastic beers! This will be served with pickled fennel and the SUPERB wasabina and rocket micro greens @longhis_microgreens so lovingly grows 🌱
🥬 Saltimbocca - traditionally made with veal, this is pork loin, wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan fried, and served with Marsala sauce, naturally
🥬Croquette - buttery cabbage, spring onion & mashed potato, in breadcrumbs💛
🥬 Carrots - roasted in butter with super sweet shallots 🧅
🥬Torte - so excited about this one! Layers of EFFORT. Worth it just for the trimmings! 🤤 Layers are - hazelnut dacquoise, raspberry jelly, and creme patisserie. Like a posh trifle.
🥬Sourdough - @vikingbakehouse - speaks for itself 👌🏼
🥬Custard doughnuts this week! These with a good coffee 🤩
🥬 @jamfacejams the best chilli jam!! Don’t forget your Christmas presents folks! Perfect hamper filler. Or belly filler 💛
🥬WeAreHere Coffee! As mentioned above. And on my stories. And if I’ve spoken to you at all this week 😂 Find the info on the three coffees you can choose from, and which would work best for you, on the order form. This, with the custard doughnut, 😍.
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Link in Bio to order! Payment by bank transfer as usual (PayPal available - just ask!)
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If I don’t deliver to you - collection in Margate. Means you get a gorgeous coastal walk too 🌊😌
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Thank you again for all your support. So grateful for the amazing feedback I’ve been getting every week! 🙏

A sneak preview of the first dish on tomorrow’s

A sneak preview of the first dish on tomorrow’s menu 👀
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Not just any cheese soufflé. A Muggy Porter cheese soufflé!
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Muggy Porter is an outstanding beer made by the great @northdownbrewery
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It gives a wonderful depth to the soufflé, while still keeping it light and airy. A match made in Margate 🖤
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Served with pickled fennel and wasabina & rocket cress by the creative @longhis_microgreens
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#souffle #cheesesouffle #margatelove #cheese #ashmore

Autumn veggies!! Roasted pumpkin, cavalo nero & re

Autumn veggies!! Roasted pumpkin, cavalo nero & red onion. Ready to leave the house for the first delivery run of the day tomorrow 🙌
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Super busy week thanks to you lovely folk! I’m so excited to be back cooking for you all. The smell of harissa lamb is filling my kitchen 🌶
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Now back to the stove I go 🤓
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#happychef

Well week one back was amazing!! Thank you all for

Well week one back was amazing!! Thank you all for the tremendous support and the prompt ordering 🤓
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Went a little bit Middle Eastern with this week’s dishes. I started writing the menu and that’s where I ended up! The ever popular falafel scotch egg has made a comeback, and your favourite dessert so far has also made its reappearance 😋
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Menu descriptions:
🔸Scotch egg - encased in a mildly spiced falafel (cumin, corriander, turmeric, cayenne) and coated in breadcrumbs, this scotch egg was a firm favourite over the summer and just fit in so well on this menu
🔸Lamb - topped with harissa, this lamb shoulder will have a kick to it, but not too spicy 🌶
🔸Tabbouleh - bulgar wheat with plenty of herbs and artichokes, this can be enjoyed as a salad or eaten hot. Ties in very well with both the lamb and the falafel 👌🏼
🔸Pumpkin - roasted pumpkin is spectacular, cooked with cavalo nero and red onion - an autumnal complement to the menu
🔸This milk chocolate dessert is the one I’ve got the most messages about. So here it is! A lovely light chocolate mousse with a white chocolate and hazelnut praline tuille - tempered for a snap 🤩
🔸I could tell how much you missed @vikingbakehouse sourdough from all the messages I got. Just fantastic! And his Jam Doughnuts, because lockdown needs doughnuts...
🔸I highly recommend, when ordering @jamfacejams chipotle & habanero chilli jam, you order one as an awesome Christmas gift a spare for yourself 🤤
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Please find link to order in my bio. Payment through bank transfer at checkout. If it says “form closed” I’m afraid I’m sold out, so get in there quick!
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#lockdowndoesnthavetoberubbish

Apple crumble? Crumble pudding? Caramel & apple mo

Apple crumble? Crumble pudding? Caramel & apple mousse brownie? I really struggled with naming it. What’s in a name? Well. That is all you have to judge it on when I release the menu on a Monday, so the answer is - a lot! 🍏
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Most of the meals I cook every week are completely new dishes that I haven’t sold before, so Ilwhen I’m asked for a picture, I don’t have it until it’s all done and dusted! This means you’re completely judging what I’m cooking by what I write on that menu. 😬
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Thank you for trusting it every week!! 😅🙏
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#applecrumble #appleblondies #crumble #applepie #goldendelicious #whatsinaname

Making brisket polpettone in the sunshine for tomo

Making brisket polpettone in the sunshine for tomorrow’s menu 🤎
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I have a few portions going spare, served in a wild mushroom ragu to heat at home. Collection in Margate Friday or Saturday at £8.50 a portion. Not a lot left, so don’t think about it too long! And it’s just the Polpettone I have (no sides or pud!) x
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So happy to be doing this again. Thank you for the immense support ❤️
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#polpettone #makinglockdownbetter

SO HAPPY TO BE BAAAAACK!!! 😁 - Now that I got t

SO HAPPY TO BE BAAAAACK!!! 😁
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Now that I got that out of my system, here is a brief description of this week’s menu items:
🍁Squash - Kentish squashes, cooked in turmeric and pressed. The squash seeds are roasted and made into a crust with lemon, parsley & garlic 🍋
🍁Beef - a classic, with the addition of gorgeous slow roasted brisket, wrapped in prosciutto and cooked in a rich wild mushroom sauce 🍄
🍁Potatoes - sauté potatoes, baked in local Smoked Ashmore cheese 🧀
🍁Greens - a selection of autumnal greens, with a peppery kick and a buttery finish 🥬
🍁Pud - layers of salted caramel mousse, bramley apples and an almond crumble 🍏
🍁Viking Bakehouse sourdough is back! And I know for a fact that a lot of you have missed it! 🥯 @vikingbakehouse
🍁Minnie - her chilli bang bang has been such a hit with you all. And if you’re anything like me and put it on everything - you must be running low... @minniemaestott 🍊
🍁JamFace - my favourite of his incredible Chilli Jams - the Aji Limon with it’s naturally citrusy hit @jamfacejams (amazing for your Christmas hampers!) 🌶
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Link in Bio to order, payment by bank transfer at checkout.
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Sorry to say, no Whitstable as yet - working our way towards it before long I hope! However, collection still an option 😊
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Look forward to cooking for you all again ❤️

Happy four year anniversary JLC! This is how it al

Happy four year anniversary JLC! This is how it all started. Times have changed, but my love for it absolutely hasn’t ❤️

Peanut caramel slice 🥜 - If y’all have any r

Peanut caramel slice 🥜
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If y’all have any room after your Wellingtons! 😋
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#maycontainnuts

How much garlic chive is too much? Need full on wi

How much garlic chive is too much? Need full on will power to not put it on everything 😍
@longhis_microgreens
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Turnip & endive tarte fine. With *some* garlic chive 🌱 🤍
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#tartefine #garlicchives #puffpastry #chicory #endive #turnip #ovenready

Chocolate caramel snaps. These and a cuppa ☕️🤎
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#chocolate #caramel #snaps #love

Christmas Wellington announcement time! ☺️ - I

Christmas Wellington announcement time! ☺️
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I’ve been delaying this because we don’t have any idea what the situation will be on Christmas Day. However up until a WEEK before Christmas you can now amend your order!
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Due to beef fillet price rising, and due to me still wanting to provide fantastic quality beef, I’ve had to put my prices up. After four years of £12 a portion, the Beef Wellington is now £15 a portion.
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I want to keep supporting local suppliers and had to take the plunge!
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Vegetable Wellingtons will be available at £7.50 per portion - available for vegans on request 🌱
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If you would like to order your Christmas Wellingtons please get in touch! Can be made as big or small as you would like. Full instructions included 🤓
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Christmas Eve collection in Margate ❤️

When I thought I couldn’t miss home any more at

When I thought I couldn’t miss home any more at this time ❤️
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I cooked for the most wonderful, and knowledgeable, wine and food connoisseurs this evening. They opened a 22 year old bottle of Antonin @marsovinwinery - in honour of having a Maltese chef cook for them - still with the old currency on the price tag! And I must say, it did not disappoint 😌🇲🇹
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What a great experience. I feel truly lucky to do this for a living ❤️
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#antonin #marsovin #malta #maltesewine

So excited for this ‘heat at home’ delivery me

So excited for this ‘heat at home’ delivery menu to kick off! Menu released at 8am, Monday 2nd November, first come first serve on the orders 💛 #apologiesinadvance
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This beautiful honey & ricotta cheesecake @gbpizzacomargate this weekend 😎 #glutenfree

So much love goes into growing endive, you’ve go

So much love goes into growing endive, you’ve got to show it the utmost respect 🙏
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#chicory #endive #tomayto #tomahto

Smashing parmesan crisps into your velouté 🔨

Smashing parmesan crisps into your velouté 🔨
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🧀

The most precious jewels are not made of stone, bu

The most precious jewels are not made of stone, but of kumquat 🍊
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#quotesijustmadeup
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For recipe and how to - see highlights 😁

Pistachio Millionaire in the making 💚 - Peanut

Pistachio Millionaire in the making 💚
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Peanut caramel on a layer of pure pistachio 🥜
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Oh, and all totally vegan 🌱
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#vegandessert #peanutdessert #vegan #desserts @gbpizzacomargate @staple_stores @the_falstaff

Delivery of my ‘heat at home’ menus coming soo

Delivery of my ‘heat at home’ menus coming soon 🙌🙌
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If you wanted to get onto my mailing list, let me know, and I’ll email you with the menu and link every Monday morning 🤓
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It will always be on a first come first serve basis, so order early to avoid missing out! 👀
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So so excited to be cooking for you all again 🤩🤩🤩
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Jess x

That one time I agreed to making a birthday cake 👍
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Now I send the many customers who ask for one, to the three better options I know of. Here are three of the talented & creative women I highly recommend ❤️
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@thekentishbaker - a wonderful cake maker (also makes a mean macaron) - gorgeous cakes which taste even better than they look - makes a change 🥰
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@clairbedingfield this clever lady makes delicious cakes, and is brilliant at themes. Let her know what the lucky person is into and she’ll get creative 🤩
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@clarkinicheesecakes - and Emily is here for you if you’re looking for something completely different. A birthday cheesecake. Doesn’t even rule out the vegans - her vegan friendly cheesecake is just as special 🌸
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#birthdaycake #birthdaycakeskent #womensupportingwomen #femalebakers #bakersofinstagram

Ladies and gentlemen. It doesn’t come from Jerus

Ladies and gentlemen. It doesn’t come from Jerusalem. It’s not an artichoke. I present to you... the Jerusalem Artichoke! 🙌
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Nonetheless - what a wonderful tuber 🤩
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#jerusalemartichoke #sunchoke #earthapple #sunroot #girasole

Cheeeeesy rosemary palmiers 💛 - Perfect snack

Cheeeeesy rosemary palmiers 💛
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Perfect snack for writing some menu ideas. Deliveries making a comeback soon!! When the world is 🤯- the menus need to be 🔥
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Some days we’re asked to stay inside. Days like this ——> we didn’t want to leave anyway 🌧
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#watchthisspace
#november
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Pears are back - so we celebrate with a pear and r

Pears are back - so we celebrate with a pear and roasted hazelnut frangipane bake 🍐
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Roast the hazelnuts, cook them, and when you put them in the food processor, add some ground almonds. This is a great way for them to grind without releasing loads of natural oils and becoming a paste. The hazelnut totally overpowers the almond so it’s still the dominant flavour 🥜
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Thank you autumn 🍂
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#frangipane #pear #hazelnut #autumndessert

Pecan pie mousse brownie 🐿 - I make a vegan bro

Pecan pie mousse brownie 🐿
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I make a vegan brownie.
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This is not it.
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#pecanpiebrownie #pecanyourinterest
@gbpizzacomargate @the_falstaff @staple_stores

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