Orange givreé

A slightly crazy but entertaining dessert

On September 22, 2014 by battenburgbelle

On and off, over the years, I’ve found myself thinking fondly about a dessert I had on trips to visit my pen friend in France as a teenager, but I had no idea what...

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The view from the terrace

Battenburgbelle’s reluctant return from France

On September 12, 2014 by battenburgbelle

It’s always tricky coming back down to earth after a holiday and three weeks chilling in the south of France was a perfect summer as far as I am concerned (Missy B managed...

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The view from the breakfast table

Battenburgbelle’s adventures in France

On August 21, 2014 by battenburgbelle

I know I shouldn’t complain, but it’s very hard to see the screen. I just can’t seem to get the angle right to avoid the glorious sunshine, as I sit on the terrace...

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George Innes' Coconut Chicken Curry

An Accidental Dinner Party

On August 9, 2014 by battenburgbelle

It’s that time of year – so when I asked Angus and Clive to dinner, there was only one evening available between our respective work commitments and holidays. The invitation escalated to a...

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Gazpacho

Summer Holidays

On July 27, 2014 by battenburgbelle

Life should get easier in the holidays but it seems to get more complicated, what with trying to get some work done and make sure Missy B is gainfully occupied, at least some...

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