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giadasplate
Jan 8, 20223 min read
NYE no-fuss Focaccia
2021 has been a stressful year with a thrice postponed wedding, a job change and a pretty radical relocation. Can't say I am sad to see...
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giadasplate
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Pillowy Rhubarb Tear & Share Pastries
I could not help myself and bought more rhubarb. The initial idea was to make a rhubarb tart and I had already picked out my recipe, but...
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giadasplate
Jun 15, 20205 min read
An ode to Spring: asparagus, potatoes & goat's cheese savoury tart
A savoury tart, or a Quiche if you want to give it its proper French name, is a great canvas on which to showcase seasonal ingredients...
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giadasplate
Jun 8, 20203 min read
"End of Lockdown" Olive Tapenade Tear & Share
A couple of weekends ago, here in Scotland, we were finally able to go outdoors even if not exercising and meet with some of our families...
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giadasplate
May 31, 20203 min read
Pillow-soft Focaccia Barese (no olives)
Picnic weather is finally here - even though we might have to currently settle for a picnic in our garden; or in our living room. Times...
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giadasplate
May 26, 20203 min read
Puff pastry party pleasers
So, yesterday we made some pesto - today, as promised, I bring you a fun and super-easy way to turn it into some great party snacks. I...
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giadasplate
May 22, 20203 min read
Mum's apple & cinnamon cake
A classic combination of flavour for one of our household staples: Mum's to-die-for apple cake. This is not a pie or a tart, it is spongy...
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giadasplate
May 15, 20205 min read
Jump on the sourdough train
My IG feed has been incessantly hammering me with jaw-dropping sourdough loaves in the past couple of weeks. So I have finally caved and...
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giadasplate
May 4, 20202 min read
Flourless carrot, fig & banana loaf
It it always quite surprising to people that I do not have a sweet tooth - I absolutely LOVE baking and designing birthday cakes for my...
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giadasplate
Apr 9, 20203 min read
Winter warming, cardamom and easy-peelers, glazed cake
I discovered cardamom quite late in life, but now I am hooked! The citrus of the easy-peelers is really complemented by the fragrance of...
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giadasplate
Apr 4, 20203 min read
A regional leftover cake - the "Macafame"
Ever wondered what to do with the leftover, stale bread other than bin it? My grandma would say: make cake! This recipe is a very simple...
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