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A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Exploring, entertaining, cooking, eating, making the most of this idyllic life.
Food & Recipes
New York Cheesecake with Blackberry Compote
This is my favourite cheesecake and reminds me of Summers working in the USA as a student. Topped with a compote made with the first of the blackberries, yum!
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Traybake Thursday!
A selection of our favourite tray bakes, ideal for picnics, lunch boxes or just a tasty treat with a cup of tea!
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Orange & Marigold Flourless Cake + Savoury Tarts
Today’s Cake Monday shows how you can use edible flowers from the garden to bake delicious sweet and savoury treats
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Salted Caramel Brownies
These decadent brownies are always on the menu here for guests and my most often asked for recipe!
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“99” Cupcakes
Nothing says Summer Holidays quite like a “99” Ice Cream Cone with a Flake & some sprinkles or syrup!
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Gooseberry & Elderflower Chantilly Cream Sponge Cake
Gooseberries and Elderflower…the perfect early Summer combination that turns this Victoria Sponge into the ultimate afternoon tea treat!
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Raspberry Frangipane Tart
Summer fruit tarts with fresh cream are so delicious – this Frangipane Tart can be adapted using berries, plums, apricots…whatever is in season.
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Summer Mojito Cake
It’s June 1st and the weather is stunning in West Cork! Time for something light and zesty that reminds you of Summer holidays…Mojito!!
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