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W is for Whole wheat Thins

After a nearly a month of desserts and cookies, I was craving a healthy snack. No cheese or chocolate or walnuts this time round. I scouted around and found this one that I hadn’t come across before. The unusual combination of … Continue reading

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U is for Upside down Blueberry Cobbler

For those unfamiliar with fruit cobblers, think of sweet and juicy fruit in a large baking dish covered over with batter or pie crust before being baked. The fruit juices run into the batter making it a colourful and sweet … Continue reading

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L is for Leave alone cookies

Yes, it’s true. These cookies practically make themselves – with a little help from their friends. You may also know them as meringues. Tiny, sweet morsels of delight that melt away on your tongue and make you wonder whether you actually … Continue reading

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F is for Figs, oven roasted with honey and cardamom

The decadence of the last week has prompted me to turn to a lighter recipe to kick-start Week 2 of the A-Z Challenge. Honey is healthy isn’t it? And figs, they count towards 1 of your 5 a day! Healthy … Continue reading

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