Lynnie B’s Hazelnut, Plum, Raspberry and Chocolate Cake Ingredients: 6-8 small plums (halved and cooked in a little water and van der hum on top of stove til soft) 200…
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Chutney is very deep in the heart of Southern African food. We all love it, and eat it in a hundred different ways. Having moved to Sweden, not being able…
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CLEMENTINE ALMOND CAKE (Serves 8) A delicious, gluten-free cake that can be served with tea or coffee, or as a dessert. I found it on the BBC Food website, so…
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KANELBULLENS DAG! The 4th of October is Kanelbullens dag, a day to celebrate the Swedish cinnamon buns Dough Filling 1 tbsp ground cardamom (kardemumma) 200 g soft butter (salted) 2…
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Caramel shortbread Squares - also known as Millionaire's Shortbread These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, a firm caramel centre, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make…
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PUMPKIN FRITTERS (Serves 6) Pumpkin fritters, known as Pampoen koekies in Afrikaans, are a delicious addition to a family supper, either as part of the meal or for dessert. My father…
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Hallongrottor - Raspberry Cookies This is a favourite treat on many a Swedish tea table, and in abundant supply in the konditori (bakery-confectioner-coffee-shops) and supermarkets. I South Africa a similar…
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Ingredients 1 1/2 kilos beef (shoulder part), cut in cubes (2 square inches) 1 large onion cut up in small pieces 2-3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 400 grams…
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I love watching baking and cooking programmes on TV, especially competitions such as the Great British Bakeoff. (There’s an Australian Bake-off too, and probably others; I just haven’t seen them.)…
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April is a capricious month in Stockholm. On one hand there is a hint of spring, with the brave appearance of snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodil blades piercing through the frozen soil, on…
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