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Burns Night Supper Menu

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I don’t think you need to have been born a Scot to celebrate Burns Night on January 25th – I’m not from Scotland but I was born on St Andrew’s Day, patron saint of Scotland, so that’s my tenuous link … Continue reading →

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Panettone custard pudding

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I was given an apricot leavened cake, or Panettone, from the Campania region of Italy for my birthday; it’s a kind of sweet bread made with candied fruits popular at Christmas and New Year. Although it’s delicious on its own, … Continue reading →

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Date and orange cake

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This simple loaf cake is ridiculously easy to make and packs a real flavour punch. Rich, sticky dates infused with orange zest and juice make this a brilliant cake for an afternoon energy boost with a cuppa. I’ve decorated it … Continue reading →

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The perfect roast chicken

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Much has been written on the topic of the perfect roast chicken. I’ve tried many and various recipes but I think that this is actually THE ONE! Obviously, the most important thing is to buy a decent quality chook in … Continue reading →

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