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Cointreau Fruit Cake

April 8, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I always look forward to Easter weekend. It has felt like a bit of a slog since the last holiday break (Christmas) and still a bit of a way to go until our long summer holidays. This time of the year in Berlin is really special due to a lot of public holidays in May but in my opinion Easter can never come soon enough! In fact, my husband and I value – and need! – the break so much that we now avoid all travel. Instead we stay in Berlin and enjoy a four day weekend of complete rest, nice food and long walks in the fresh air….

Seville Orange Marmalade

January 20, 2017 By amodernrose 2 Comments

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Making your own orange marmalade has to be one of the most satisfying things to make in the kitchen. It isn’t for people who want to see the end results in a flash. It takes time, involves painstakingly cutting the orange skin into small threads and constantly checking that the pan is on the right boil. It isn’t a recipe that you can leave to simmer away on the hob while you put your feet up with a cup of tea. If this isn’t for you then I recommend…

Pecan Pie

November 23, 2016 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

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I follow a lot of American food blogs and I am always inspired this time of year. Thanksgiving is time for a huge feast with family and friends and autumn brings with it some of the best produce of the year. I love the way that autumn produce is brought together to create one big celebratory dinner. I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but have been to a few dinners in the past hosted by American friends and one of my favourites has been the pecan pie. It is so delicious with a sweet, sticky filling and a flaky pastry….

Shortbread

December 10, 2014 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

The countdown to Christmas is on! I am visiting all the local Christmas markets, drinking plenty of Glühwein and generally getting into the festive spirit. It also means that I am baking lots of sweet treats at the moment and shortbread is one of them. …

Apple Cake

October 12, 2013 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

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Autumn is in full swing! Not that I am pleased that summer is over but a small part of me is happy that the days are cooler, my flat is cosy and warm and the evenings are drawing in. It must then be apple season! They are everywhere at the moment and are falling out of their boxes at local farmers markets and in the supermarkets – and therefore ending up on my plate a bit too often!…

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