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Festive Chestnut Parfait Recipe with Kahlua Sauce

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

We don’t usually want to eat a stodgy traditional pudding after Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve dinner. We’ve usually eaten far too much by that time! So, I wanted to try something new that I could make ahead … Continue reading →

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Brownies with cranberries

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Full disclosure, I’ve never made brownies before. If I need them for a party, I usually ask my friend Val to make them as hers are quite delicious. Anyway, I wanted to take some to London for my daughter so … Continue reading →

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Plum and frangipane cake

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ve been making a lot of cakes lately, either to take to my daughter who is nursing our new grandson and needs the calories or for my other half to take to share with his workmates. I love baking so … Continue reading →

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English Carrot Cake

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

In the school holidays, it’s always nice to have a homemade cake around for children and drop-in visitors. This is actually a good one for kids to help make and, as it’s moist texture comes from sweet grated carrots, it’s … Continue reading →

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