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    Speak sweetly like apple tart

    / April 7, 2023

    The book: The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs. Genre: Historical fiction based on fact. Publication date: 2022. The bake: French apple tart. What’s the story? I must say, I judged this book…

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    Chai scones for The Alice Network

    / August 5, 2022

    The book: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Genre: Historical fiction Publication date: 2017 The bake: Black Chai cheese scones What’s the story? I’m sure I’ve mentioned before how much I love books…

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    Pancakes and ‘Last Letter Home’

    / June 12, 2021

    The book: Last Letter Home by Rachel Hore Genre: Romance/ historical fiction Published: 2018 The bake: Pancakes with a cheesy chicken mayo filling What’s the story? This book stands with one foot in…

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    Beer bread for The Lady Brewer

    / May 4, 2021

    The book: The Lady Brewer of London by Karen Brooks Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2014 The bake: Beer bread with cheese, bacon and herbs What’s the story? I must admit, I judged this…

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    Toffee shortbread for St. Kilda

    / April 2, 2021

    The book: The Lost Lights of St. Kilda by Elisabeth Gifford Genre: Historical fiction/romance Published: 2020 The bake: Shortbread with homemade toffee pieces What’s the story? This novel and its beautiful love story…

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  • couscous sea gate north africa cornwall

    Couscous goes to Cornwall

    / March 19, 2021

    The book: The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson Genre: Historical fiction/ romance Published: 2021 The bake: Couscous salad with roasted butternut and feta What’s the story? This book sums up everything I love…

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    Midnight Blue

    / January 21, 2021

    The book: Midnight Blue, set in the city of Delft, by Simone van der Vlugt Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2016 What’s the story? Midnight Blue is both the story of a talented, courageous…

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