Caramelized Milk Chocolate and Chai Éclairs

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I love how food trends are constantly adapting and changing. You can barely keep up with the snowballing popularity of the Cronut without ten new imitations popping up in its place (including the Greggsnut, the chain bakers’ admirable attempt which was launched yesterday). I remember when I first tasted salted chocolate and found it unbearable;… 

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Peach, Rocket and Corn Wholewheat Pizza

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It is no secret that my other half and I enjoy a good pizza. There has been many a night out, hungover Sunday or random Thursday that has ended with two red boxes filled with dough and cheese. I like my pizzas groaning with veggies and chicken, whereas Luke goes for the choice with the… 

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Pumpkin Pie Granola

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I am a summer baby. I was born in the midst of a heatwave in July 1990 and despite the sunshine, my mother apparently insisted I was brought home swaddled in a blanket. Ever since then I have craved the sunshine months, of which there are far and few between in Scotland, especially up north… 

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Quick Peach Vanilla Jam

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When I think of making jam, there is just one essential that springs to my mind – the iconic and ridiculously sized berry pan. I have two in my family; one at my Granny’s which used to reside at the top of her kitchen cabinets next to vintage scales and a ‘pig’ hot water bottle before her… 

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