Cocktails and canapés in the Secret Garden

The Second Naughty Habits Strolling Supper Club

On June 21, 2015 by battenburgbelle

After much plotting and planning, the second Naughty Habits Strolling Supper Club was a rip roaring success last weekend. Battenburg Towers is actually part of an old Nunnery, so Naughty Habits seemed like a good...

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Celeriac soup

A few healthy items I’ve rustled up lately (and some other dishes)

On May 11, 2015 by battenburgbelle

It’s almost time for me to embark on the Moonwalk with my lovely friend Becky, the Super Stylist. Just a few days to go before we walk through the night on Saturday with lots...

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Pistachio biscotti

Just desserts

On April 28, 2015 by battenburgbelle

I promise I have made some actual meals recently, but the highlights have definitely been these sweet treats. Very sad circumstances mean that I have inherited  three of Dennis Cotter’s vegetarian cook books –...

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Tea Party

Another tea party for the Battenburg extended family

On April 17, 2015 by battenburgbelle

Grandpa Battenburg has reached the grand old age of 80 years, so we had an Easter tea party to celebrate (with wine, rather than tea, as you can see). Grandpa B didn’t want...

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A Battenburg and a Boston Cream Pie

Let them eat cake

On April 4, 2015 by battenburgbelle

It seemed to come round mighty quickly again – I am referring to the highlight of the year that is the Muswell Hill and District Horticultural Society Spring Show. Work seems to be...

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