http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:claremanson/8915887&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:claremanson/8915887 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Mon, 20 May 2013 12:21:14 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Crumble-Tarts-364056647 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Crumble-Tarts-364056647 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:55:33 PDT Jam Crumble Tarts nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I am a little obsessed with all the foodie pages on facebook but rarely inspired to actually make any of it until now! As soon as I saw the recipe for this on uktv [link] I just had to make it as crumble is one of my favourite desserts and I love jam. Naturally I made some adjustments to suite my needs. I used gluten free flour, took out the coconut and halved the recipe to make 3 individual tartlets instead of 1 big one. I'm not one for making the same flavour of recipe over and over again but this was amazing, I will have to make it again.

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I am a little obsessed with all the foodie pages on facebook but rarely inspired to actually make any of it until now! As soon as I saw the recipe for this on uktv [link] I just had to make it as crumble is one of my favourite desserts and I love jam. Naturally I made some adjustments to suite my needs. I used gluten free flour, took out the coconut and halved the recipe to make 3 individual tartlets instead of 1 big one. I'm not one for making the same flavour of recipe over and over again but this was amazing, I will have to make it again.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Swiss-Roll-370434163 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Swiss-Roll-370434163 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:19:39 PDT Chocolate Swiss Roll nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Making a swiss roll, or rolled cake in general was a really big deal to me. The first rolled cake I made was on June 11th 2009 and was my first food photograph and my first bake.... It was a complete disaster in every way!

I can not remember if it was supposed to be a lemon curd Swiss Roll or Roly-Poly but either way it looked and tasted sooo bad!!! Not even my eldest daughter who was one at the time and loved all things sweet (and still does) would not go anywhere near this thing!



That experience put me off rolled cakes for life! That was until *cakecrumbs posted a photo of a tasty looking Chocolate Roulade and I thought to myself maybe it's about time i conquer that fear of that first bake! After two years of baking on average twice weekly I felt maybe I now had a little more experience and knowledge to make it work.

So, 4 years on and I baked my second attempt ever at a rolled cake. I was so excited and nervous! As soon as I tasted it I did the happy dance! It was amazing, the best swiss roll I have ever tasted! Maybe even in my top 5 things I have ever baked! Well worth waiting 4 years to make! The appearance needs some work next time, yes there will be a next time! I need to buy a more suitable baking tray as I only had a square tin on hand so didn't get that wonderful big swirl in the center you would normally. The biggest thing I need to work on is trying to make it without it cracking when rolling but hey, for a second attempt I was pretty darn proud of myself as overall it was a huge success and i am so glad to have overcome my first baking fear and to see how much i have learned in both baking and photography since that very first photo 4 years ago.

My advice to you is that age old saying "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" (even if it is 4 years later!!!!) Those of you passionate about baking and cooking will understand just how amazing making a disaster a success feels.

Recipe from Cadburys [link] ]]>
Making a swiss roll, or rolled cake in general was a really big deal to me. The first rolled cake I made was on June 11th 2009 and was my first food photograph and my first bake.... It was a complete disaster in every way!

I can not remember if it was supposed to be a lemon curd Swiss Roll or Roly-Poly but either way it looked and tasted sooo bad!!! Not even my eldest daughter who was one at the time and loved all things sweet (and still does) would not go anywhere near this thing!



That experience put me off rolled cakes for life! That was until *cakecrumbs posted a photo of a tasty looking Chocolate Roulade and I thought to myself maybe it's about time i conquer that fear of that first bake! After two years of baking on average twice weekly I felt maybe I now had a little more experience and knowledge to make it work.

So, 4 years on and I baked my second attempt ever at a rolled cake. I was so excited and nervous! As soon as I tasted it I did the happy dance! It was amazing, the best swiss roll I have ever tasted! Maybe even in my top 5 things I have ever baked! Well worth waiting 4 years to make! The appearance needs some work next time, yes there will be a next time! I need to buy a more suitable baking tray as I only had a square tin on hand so didn't get that wonderful big swirl in the center you would normally. The biggest thing I need to work on is trying to make it without it cracking when rolling but hey, for a second attempt I was pretty darn proud of myself as overall it was a huge success and i am so glad to have overcome my first baking fear and to see how much i have learned in both baking and photography since that very first photo 4 years ago.

My advice to you is that age old saying "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" (even if it is 4 years later!!!!) Those of you passionate about baking and cooking will understand just how amazing making a disaster a success feels.

Recipe from Cadburys [link]

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/honey-and-cinnamon-fruit-kebabs-370031198 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/honey-and-cinnamon-fruit-kebabs-370031198 Wed, 08 May 2013 07:37:51 PDT honey and cinnamon fruit kebabs nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Of course if you are feeling naughty you can add toasted marshmallows, mini cupcakes, brownie pieces, a chocolate sauce, etc, there are so many possilities!

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Of course if you are feeling naughty you can add toasted marshmallows, mini cupcakes, brownie pieces, a chocolate sauce, etc, there are so many possilities!

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/British-BBQ-370030257 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/British-BBQ-370030257 Mon, 06 May 2013 06:41:53 PDT British BBQ nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Today is the hottest day of the year so far in the UK so we decided to make the most of it and have a little BBQ in the garden with the kids.

We are not going to buy a BBQ grill especially to use twice a year with the weather the UK has so the skewers and sausages were oven cooked (these can also be grilled or fried) and the corn on the cob simply boiled in salted water before covering with a knob of butter.

I didn't have the hot dogs, as they are not gluten free and I can not stand gluten free bread, I did have the skewers though, which both me and the kids had second and even thirds helpings of same goes for the fruit kebab.

Other than pictured (chicken instead of turkey) cooking other chicken products such as strips, burgers, drumsticks, thighs, hot wings and eating burgers, bbq ribs and drinking beer is another very British thing to have at a bbq oh and bbqing in the rain to! ]]>
Today is the hottest day of the year so far in the UK so we decided to make the most of it and have a little BBQ in the garden with the kids.

We are not going to buy a BBQ grill especially to use twice a year with the weather the UK has so the skewers and sausages were oven cooked (these can also be grilled or fried) and the corn on the cob simply boiled in salted water before covering with a knob of butter.

I didn't have the hot dogs, as they are not gluten free and I can not stand gluten free bread, I did have the skewers though, which both me and the kids had second and even thirds helpings of same goes for the fruit kebab.

Other than pictured (chicken instead of turkey) cooking other chicken products such as strips, burgers, drumsticks, thighs, hot wings and eating burgers, bbq ribs and drinking beer is another very British thing to have at a bbq oh and bbqing in the rain to!

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Cake-Stages-366739563 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Cake-Stages-366739563 Fri, 03 May 2013 04:15:19 PDT Rainbow Cake Stages nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I made one big bowl of cake mixture, divided into portions then coloured each with Sugarflair concentrated food colouring paste (you can get it from ebay and amazon) , do not use the liquid stuff for baking, paste keeps it's colour and you only need a very small amount so a tiny pot lasts a very long time. I do warn you the green and blue look alike as does the yellow and orange, try and not mix them up like I did or you may find yourself having to make extra cake mixture!

Don't be put off by the colour of the sponge cakes on top after being cooked, inside is full of really bold and beautiful colours.

This little beauty consists of 9 medium eggs, 4 blocks of butter and 2 bags of icing sugar just to give you some idea of the size of this thing.

After baking you can measure and slice each layer to be the same size if you wanted.

Make sure to crumb coat your cake (covering the cake with a small amount of butter cream or icing, leaving it to harden for an hour before adding the final coat of frosting, this helps stop any crumbs ruining the look of the icing)



As always I used my trusty basic sponge recipe with the buttercream recipe


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I made one big bowl of cake mixture, divided into portions then coloured each with Sugarflair concentrated food colouring paste (you can get it from ebay and amazon) , do not use the liquid stuff for baking, paste keeps it's colour and you only need a very small amount so a tiny pot lasts a very long time. I do warn you the green and blue look alike as does the yellow and orange, try and not mix them up like I did or you may find yourself having to make extra cake mixture!

Don't be put off by the colour of the sponge cakes on top after being cooked, inside is full of really bold and beautiful colours.

This little beauty consists of 9 medium eggs, 4 blocks of butter and 2 bags of icing sugar just to give you some idea of the size of this thing.

After baking you can measure and slice each layer to be the same size if you wanted.

Make sure to crumb coat your cake (covering the cake with a small amount of butter cream or icing, leaving it to harden for an hour before adding the final coat of frosting, this helps stop any crumbs ruining the look of the icing)



As always I used my trusty basic sponge recipe with the buttercream recipe


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Cake-Slice-367200956 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Cake-Slice-367200956 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:05:14 PDT Rainbow Cake Slice nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I didn't get the chance to take a proper photo of the inside of the cake until two or three days after making it so by the time I did find a moment after Sasha's birthday the cake had started to dry out a little as you can see but I assure you when it was first cut open it was a moist and fluffy looking cake as you can see in the following photo of the birthday girl having a slice.



I highly recommend Sugarflair food colouring paste for cakes they come out so vibrant, just check out ebay for more info. I was so excited to make this cake, I have wanted to make a rianbow cake for a very long time now, we were all so excited to see inside the cake we ended up cutting the cake at 10am!

This is the best cake I have baked for either of my kids birthdays to date both in flavour and appearance. Yes I could have spent ages measuring the cake and cutting each layer to be the same sizes but I didn't want to waste any cake or risk ruining it by hacking away at it. I was very cautious making this cake after the disasters and mistakes of the last few I have made for them that included one falling apart completely! It is all learning though and I sure have learned a lot, keeping it simple is definitely the way to go with me.

As always I used my trusty basic sponge recipe with the butter cream recipe


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I didn't get the chance to take a proper photo of the inside of the cake until two or three days after making it so by the time I did find a moment after Sasha's birthday the cake had started to dry out a little as you can see but I assure you when it was first cut open it was a moist and fluffy looking cake as you can see in the following photo of the birthday girl having a slice.



I highly recommend Sugarflair food colouring paste for cakes they come out so vibrant, just check out ebay for more info. I was so excited to make this cake, I have wanted to make a rianbow cake for a very long time now, we were all so excited to see inside the cake we ended up cutting the cake at 10am!

This is the best cake I have baked for either of my kids birthdays to date both in flavour and appearance. Yes I could have spent ages measuring the cake and cutting each layer to be the same sizes but I didn't want to waste any cake or risk ruining it by hacking away at it. I was very cautious making this cake after the disasters and mistakes of the last few I have made for them that included one falling apart completely! It is all learning though and I sure have learned a lot, keeping it simple is definitely the way to go with me.

As always I used my trusty basic sponge recipe with the butter cream recipe


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cookies-and-Cream-365126298 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cookies-and-Cream-365126298 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:58:36 PDT Cookies and Cream nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I was just playing with different ways to decorate cookies really. They looked so much better in real life, I epically failed at the photo of this one on so many levels as I was in a hurry which is annoying as capturing the beauty as best I can is the reason I love photography so much. It's a good excuse to make them again though and most importantly they tasted amazing.

Oh and the one behind has a Minstrel on top. ]]>
I was just playing with different ways to decorate cookies really. They looked so much better in real life, I epically failed at the photo of this one on so many levels as I was in a hurry which is annoying as capturing the beauty as best I can is the reason I love photography so much. It's a good excuse to make them again though and most importantly they tasted amazing.

Oh and the one behind has a Minstrel on top.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Bitesize-Chocolate-Cookie-Tart-Slice-recipe-365161407 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Bitesize-Chocolate-Cookie-Tart-Slice-recipe-365161407 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:10:13 PDT Bitesize Chocolate Cookie Tart Slice (+recipe) nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
A bitesize slice of the cookie tart I made, I just had to show you the inside. The slice is presented on a saucer from an espresso cup to give you another idea on the size.


Please note for the following recipe, I often do not take note of quantities whilst baking as I am constantly adding more or less as I go so don't be surprised if the quantities are a little off. You will almost certainly have some leftover cookie dough. For left over cookie dough, place in a zip lock bag and freeze for up to one month to use for other things or in the fridge for 24 hours before it must be baked. Leftover ganache can be used as little chocolate pots.

RECIPE
Make 4 tartlets or one big tart
INGREDIENTS

Cookie Dough
200g unsalted butter, room temperature
150g sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
275g plain/all purpose flour or gluten free flour
25g cocoa powder (not hot chocolate powder!)

Ganache Filling
150g Dark/Plain chocolate
150g Double/Heavy cream
25g butter
Extra flavour ideas for filling
Orange zest
peppermint
nuts
fruit
white instead of plain chocolate.

METHOD
1. Make your cookie dough by creaming together the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla and egg before mixing in the flour and cocoa.
2. Using your hands make the dough into a ball, the heat of your hands will help bring the dough together which may still feel crumbly and hard to manage at this point. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 10-15minutes as the dough can get a little sticky.
3. Preheat your oven to 180/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease your tartlet or tart cases before rolling out your cookie dough on a floured surface to around 4mm thick.
4. Cover your tarlet/tart cases with the dough, filling in any tears or holes with excess dough. Use a knife or your fingers to remove any excess dough from the tops of your cases.
5. Prick your cookie dough bases several times, cover with greaseproof/wax paper and fill with baking beans/marbles or dried rice, pasta etc.
6. Blind bake for about 10 minutes for small cases, longer for a large tart before removing the paper and beans and placing back in the oven for a further 5 minutes or so to cook the base through thoroughly. It can be hard to tell with a chocolate dough sometimes when it may be ready so keep an eye on it, you don't want the base to look wet and once touched is a little firm but still springy. Leave to cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.
7. To make the ganache filling, firstly heat the cream in a pan until it starts to boil slightly. Turn off the heat, add the butter and chocolate broken into pieces, the heat from the hot cream should be enough to melt the chocolate and butter.
8. Mix in any added flavours to the ganache before pouring into your tart cases. Refrigerate for at least one to two hours until set. The tart can keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
9. Gently remove tarts from the cases and decorate how you like shortly before serving, I simply sieved on a little icing sugar and added some chocolates. Serving with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream would finish it off nicely. ]]>
A bitesize slice of the cookie tart I made, I just had to show you the inside. The slice is presented on a saucer from an espresso cup to give you another idea on the size.


Please note for the following recipe, I often do not take note of quantities whilst baking as I am constantly adding more or less as I go so don't be surprised if the quantities are a little off. You will almost certainly have some leftover cookie dough. For left over cookie dough, place in a zip lock bag and freeze for up to one month to use for other things or in the fridge for 24 hours before it must be baked. Leftover ganache can be used as little chocolate pots.

RECIPE
Make 4 tartlets or one big tart
INGREDIENTS

Cookie Dough
200g unsalted butter, room temperature
150g sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
275g plain/all purpose flour or gluten free flour
25g cocoa powder (not hot chocolate powder!)

Ganache Filling
150g Dark/Plain chocolate
150g Double/Heavy cream
25g butter
Extra flavour ideas for filling
Orange zest
peppermint
nuts
fruit
white instead of plain chocolate.

METHOD
1. Make your cookie dough by creaming together the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla and egg before mixing in the flour and cocoa.
2. Using your hands make the dough into a ball, the heat of your hands will help bring the dough together which may still feel crumbly and hard to manage at this point. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 10-15minutes as the dough can get a little sticky.
3. Preheat your oven to 180/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease your tartlet or tart cases before rolling out your cookie dough on a floured surface to around 4mm thick.
4. Cover your tarlet/tart cases with the dough, filling in any tears or holes with excess dough. Use a knife or your fingers to remove any excess dough from the tops of your cases.
5. Prick your cookie dough bases several times, cover with greaseproof/wax paper and fill with baking beans/marbles or dried rice, pasta etc.
6. Blind bake for about 10 minutes for small cases, longer for a large tart before removing the paper and beans and placing back in the oven for a further 5 minutes or so to cook the base through thoroughly. It can be hard to tell with a chocolate dough sometimes when it may be ready so keep an eye on it, you don't want the base to look wet and once touched is a little firm but still springy. Leave to cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.
7. To make the ganache filling, firstly heat the cream in a pan until it starts to boil slightly. Turn off the heat, add the butter and chocolate broken into pieces, the heat from the hot cream should be enough to melt the chocolate and butter.
8. Mix in any added flavours to the ganache before pouring into your tart cases. Refrigerate for at least one to two hours until set. The tart can keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
9. Gently remove tarts from the cases and decorate how you like shortly before serving, I simply sieved on a little icing sugar and added some chocolates. Serving with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream would finish it off nicely.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Double-Chocolate-Cookie-Tart-365161344 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Double-Chocolate-Cookie-Tart-365161344 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:53:02 PDT Double Chocolate Cookie Tart nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I don't often enjoy rich desserts but this was amazing and my husband moaned there was none left over for seconds!!!! Also being made in individual tartlet cases is just about the right portion and richness per person. I can't eat too much dairy so served mine as it but if you can have dairy or eat alternatives it would be great accompanied with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream too.

RECIPE
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I don't often enjoy rich desserts but this was amazing and my husband moaned there was none left over for seconds!!!! Also being made in individual tartlet cases is just about the right portion and richness per person. I can't eat too much dairy so served mine as it but if you can have dairy or eat alternatives it would be great accompanied with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream too.

RECIPE

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Raspberry-and-Lemon-Cream-Cookie-Tart-359985289 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Raspberry-and-Lemon-Cream-Cookie-Tart-359985289 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:51:04 PDT Raspberry and Lemon Cream Cookie Tart nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I had some leftover cookie dough so decided to experiment to see if I could use my new tart cases as a mold for it. As expected it came out thicker than if I used plain flour but self raising flour was all I had for the cookie dough so it doubled in size. Now I know it works and I have some plain flour I will make them again as the family loved this a lot.

I am getting a little addicted to my new tartlet cases! Watch this space for more!



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I had some leftover cookie dough so decided to experiment to see if I could use my new tart cases as a mold for it. As expected it came out thicker than if I used plain flour but self raising flour was all I had for the cookie dough so it doubled in size. Now I know it works and I have some plain flour I will make them again as the family loved this a lot.

I am getting a little addicted to my new tartlet cases! Watch this space for more!



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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Petit-Four-Cupcakes-350868014 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Petit-Four-Cupcakes-350868014 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:31:58 PDT Petit Four Cupcakes nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
It's not often I do enjoy making such girly looking things but once I started I got very carried away!

I used my favourite chocolate cake recipe that I have been using for the past two years, I just love this recipe!


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It's not often I do enjoy making such girly looking things but once I started I got very carried away!

I used my favourite chocolate cake recipe that I have been using for the past two years, I just love this recipe!


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Chip-Hot-Cross-Buns-362228314 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Chip-Hot-Cross-Buns-362228314 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:12:22 PDT Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
This was my first time using yeast. Up until now I have kept away from it because it takes so long to work with. It had to take something pretty special to make me give in and this was it! I can not stand the spice and dried fruit of traditional hot cross buns so when I saw these I got very excited and just had to make them.

I split the recipe in two, half gluten free so I could try some and half normal flour. It was surprising to see just how very different the two came out. I am also going to lie and tell you I purposely added more cocoa powder because we love chocolate not because I mixed up my cup sizes as I normally work with grams! (The extra cocoa was great though!)
The gluten free version was very dense and didn't rise very much so if you plan on giving this a go gluten free, a different GF flour blend than the rice flour, tapioca and potato blend I use from ASDA might be a good idea to try.
The normal version (pictured) however was so soft, fluffy and well risen! The family loved them and my husband took some to work! I highly recommend giving this recipe a go.

If you are interested in seeing the difference between the two versions I posed a photo of the two together over on my facebook page [link]

To get the recipe visit cakecrumbs, I have wanted to try out one of her recipes for so long, it was great to finally do so.


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This was my first time using yeast. Up until now I have kept away from it because it takes so long to work with. It had to take something pretty special to make me give in and this was it! I can not stand the spice and dried fruit of traditional hot cross buns so when I saw these I got very excited and just had to make them.

I split the recipe in two, half gluten free so I could try some and half normal flour. It was surprising to see just how very different the two came out. I am also going to lie and tell you I purposely added more cocoa powder because we love chocolate not because I mixed up my cup sizes as I normally work with grams! (The extra cocoa was great though!)
The gluten free version was very dense and didn't rise very much so if you plan on giving this a go gluten free, a different GF flour blend than the rice flour, tapioca and potato blend I use from ASDA might be a good idea to try.
The normal version (pictured) however was so soft, fluffy and well risen! The family loved them and my husband took some to work! I highly recommend giving this recipe a go.

If you are interested in seeing the difference between the two versions I posed a photo of the two together over on my facebook page [link]

To get the recipe visit cakecrumbs, I have wanted to try out one of her recipes for so long, it was great to finally do so.


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Easter-Dinosaur-Egg-Cookies-361062867 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Easter-Dinosaur-Egg-Cookies-361062867 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:41:38 PDT Easter Dinosaur Egg Cookies nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
All the details were decorated using toothpicks dipped into the various coloured icing, I find it much easier to control with a bit of practice than a big piping bag for such tiny details.

Recipe for cookies from the BBC [link] as I have said before it's the best cookie recipes I have ever used for cookies needing to keep its shape for shapes.

This was a three in one baking session! I really wanted to make some Easter Egg cookies with some leftover cookie dough I had in the freezer from my last baking session that needed using up. At the same time I wanted to try out some of my new food colouring paste I bought for my youngest daughters birthday next month. Finally my eldest daughter brought home Diamond The Dinosaur for the weekend (the class toy, each child takes in turns to take home!) so I thought I would theme the cookies on him, he is a green dinosaur that wears stripey blue PJ's.

That's it now for Easter baking until the weekend when I try a recipe by the wonderful

Some more Easter baking ideas for you.

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All the details were decorated using toothpicks dipped into the various coloured icing, I find it much easier to control with a bit of practice than a big piping bag for such tiny details.

Recipe for cookies from the BBC [link] as I have said before it's the best cookie recipes I have ever used for cookies needing to keep its shape for shapes.

This was a three in one baking session! I really wanted to make some Easter Egg cookies with some leftover cookie dough I had in the freezer from my last baking session that needed using up. At the same time I wanted to try out some of my new food colouring paste I bought for my youngest daughters birthday next month. Finally my eldest daughter brought home Diamond The Dinosaur for the weekend (the class toy, each child takes in turns to take home!) so I thought I would theme the cookies on him, he is a green dinosaur that wears stripey blue PJ's.

That's it now for Easter baking until the weekend when I try a recipe by the wonderful

Some more Easter baking ideas for you.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Easter-Egg-361254765 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Easter-Egg-361254765 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:07:25 PDT Chocolate Easter Egg nonadult artisan/culinary/foodart claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
A gift for my eldest daughters school teacher, made in the colours of the class toy Diamond The Dinosaur, each kid takes turns taking him home every day to stay the night. This weekend was Sarah's turn which gave me the idea for the colours.



This is the first time I have made my own chocolate eggs so I sure did learn a lot! So, if you have never made them before but want too, make a trial batch first to get some practice.

TIPS:
Do not make the chocolate shells too thin or they will break when removed from the mold.
When melting chocolate on the stove do not let your water get too hot or your chocolate will burn.
If your chocolate starts to go grainy add a touch of vegtable oil a few drops at a time, keep stirring and adding until it's back to a smooth consistency.
For something extra special, make some little chocolate to go inside before gluing the shell together.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE.

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A gift for my eldest daughters school teacher, made in the colours of the class toy Diamond The Dinosaur, each kid takes turns taking him home every day to stay the night. This weekend was Sarah's turn which gave me the idea for the colours.



This is the first time I have made my own chocolate eggs so I sure did learn a lot! So, if you have never made them before but want too, make a trial batch first to get some practice.

TIPS:
Do not make the chocolate shells too thin or they will break when removed from the mold.
When melting chocolate on the stove do not let your water get too hot or your chocolate will burn.
If your chocolate starts to go grainy add a touch of vegtable oil a few drops at a time, keep stirring and adding until it's back to a smooth consistency.
For something extra special, make some little chocolate to go inside before gluing the shell together.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Yogurt-and-Granola-Cups-353262828 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Yogurt-and-Granola-Cups-353262828 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:55:48 PDT Yogurt and Granola Cups nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I love all the different textures and bold flavours you can get with these types of foods yet it still keeping nice and light to eat which is a huge bonus. Out of all the gluten and other various foods I can no longer eat, this is one I really miss. With so many different flavour combinations it's hard for my kids to get bored of it.





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I love all the different textures and bold flavours you can get with these types of foods yet it still keeping nice and light to eat which is a huge bonus. Out of all the gluten and other various foods I can no longer eat, this is one I really miss. With so many different flavour combinations it's hard for my kids to get bored of it.





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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Zesty-Lemon-Cake-360352212 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Zesty-Lemon-Cake-360352212 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:53:37 PDT Zesty Lemon Cake nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
One of my favourite ways to use up lemons is to put it in either a cake or lemonade, today I chose cake as it is still a little too cold for lemonade. Nothing in your face big and fancy just a nice, simple cake.

As always I used my basic cake recipe jsut added the zest of one lemon to the cake mix and a littlre more plus lemon juice to taste in the butter cream.

TIPS:
When grating lemon zest, do not grate the bitter white, it is not very nice so after a couple of grates check the lemon and rotate.
Taste test! It's easier to add more than take away so when making the butter cream add the zest and juice just a little at a time, taste test (with a clean spoon then wash before testing again!) then repeat. Try not to make it too strong though as remember you already have lemon in the sponge.
As with most homemade cake, best eaten on day of baking for maximum soft and moist taste and texture.


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One of my favourite ways to use up lemons is to put it in either a cake or lemonade, today I chose cake as it is still a little too cold for lemonade. Nothing in your face big and fancy just a nice, simple cake.

As always I used my basic cake recipe jsut added the zest of one lemon to the cake mix and a littlre more plus lemon juice to taste in the butter cream.

TIPS:
When grating lemon zest, do not grate the bitter white, it is not very nice so after a couple of grates check the lemon and rotate.
Taste test! It's easier to add more than take away so when making the butter cream add the zest and juice just a little at a time, taste test (with a clean spoon then wash before testing again!) then repeat. Try not to make it too strong though as remember you already have lemon in the sponge.
As with most homemade cake, best eaten on day of baking for maximum soft and moist taste and texture.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-and-Chocolate-Cheesecake-recipe-358155906 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-and-Chocolate-Cheesecake-recipe-358155906 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:22:33 PDT Banana and Chocolate Cheesecake (+recipe) nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Yesterday I bought some tartlet tins, I was going to wait until summer to make a gluten free cheesecake with them when summer fruits are in season (I am not a banana fan but the family loves them) but I could not resist trying them out now so this serves as a trial run for summer.

As with a lot of my recipe the following is a rough guide, I fulyl encourage you all to adjust quantities and taste test along the way so you find your own unique perfect balance of flavours.

RECIPE
Makes 4
BASE
1 pack of Oreos, bourbons or other such biscuits
50g butter, melted
CHEESECAKE
200g cream cheese (I use Philadelphia) at room temperature
5-6 heaped tablespoons of icing sugar/powdered sugar/confectioners sugar!
1 banana
TOPPING
1 banana
melted chocolate, whipped cream, ice cream or cinnamon.

STEPS
1. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor then mix with melted butter.
2. Pack the biscuit base into the sides of 4 greased tartlet cases then the base.
3. Refrigerate.
4. Mix the icing sugar with the cream cheese.
5. Mash the banana then mix into the cheesecake mix. Have a little taste then add more icing sugar or banana if required. If you want a firm cheesecake then add gelatine according to packet instructions. Add to the cheesecake base.
6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours for the base to set before gently removing from tart cases.
7. Just before serving, slice up a banana and add some melted chocolate or whatever you fancy topping your cheesecake with then serve immediately.

TIPS:
Best served on day of making due to the banana changing colour, making your cheesecake turn grey and unappealing the next day.
If you like your cheesecake bases to be thin (i love a good thick crust and even some of them were hard to remove in one piece) you may want to serve your cheesecakes in their tart cases, the thinner the base the more fragile and likely to break they are.
Don't like banana? Try raspberries, strawberries, bluberries etc, etc.
Generously grease tins if you set on serving out of the tins.



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Yesterday I bought some tartlet tins, I was going to wait until summer to make a gluten free cheesecake with them when summer fruits are in season (I am not a banana fan but the family loves them) but I could not resist trying them out now so this serves as a trial run for summer.

As with a lot of my recipe the following is a rough guide, I fulyl encourage you all to adjust quantities and taste test along the way so you find your own unique perfect balance of flavours.

RECIPE
Makes 4
BASE
1 pack of Oreos, bourbons or other such biscuits
50g butter, melted
CHEESECAKE
200g cream cheese (I use Philadelphia) at room temperature
5-6 heaped tablespoons of icing sugar/powdered sugar/confectioners sugar!
1 banana
TOPPING
1 banana
melted chocolate, whipped cream, ice cream or cinnamon.

STEPS
1. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor then mix with melted butter.
2. Pack the biscuit base into the sides of 4 greased tartlet cases then the base.
3. Refrigerate.
4. Mix the icing sugar with the cream cheese.
5. Mash the banana then mix into the cheesecake mix. Have a little taste then add more icing sugar or banana if required. If you want a firm cheesecake then add gelatine according to packet instructions. Add to the cheesecake base.
6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours for the base to set before gently removing from tart cases.
7. Just before serving, slice up a banana and add some melted chocolate or whatever you fancy topping your cheesecake with then serve immediately.

TIPS:
Best served on day of making due to the banana changing colour, making your cheesecake turn grey and unappealing the next day.
If you like your cheesecake bases to be thin (i love a good thick crust and even some of them were hard to remove in one piece) you may want to serve your cheesecakes in their tart cases, the thinner the base the more fragile and likely to break they are.
Don't like banana? Try raspberries, strawberries, bluberries etc, etc.
Generously grease tins if you set on serving out of the tins.



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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Mini-Egg-Cake-Bites-352424449 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Mini-Egg-Cake-Bites-352424449 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:34:12 PDT Mini Egg Cake Bites nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
It's that time of the year again when everyone gets far too many chocolate and chocolate eggs to know what to do with so here is some inspiration! Most of my creating comes just after Easter with all the leftovers but I love Mini Eggs so just had to get one bag when first seeing them in the shops.

For us Easter is all about chocolate and family, the best things in life! We are not religious so use this time as a great excuse to spend time with family and friends during the two weeks Easter holidays here in the UK. It's also a great time for baking with leftovers.

Recipe for the sponge used


Last years treats


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It's that time of the year again when everyone gets far too many chocolate and chocolate eggs to know what to do with so here is some inspiration! Most of my creating comes just after Easter with all the leftovers but I love Mini Eggs so just had to get one bag when first seeing them in the shops.

For us Easter is all about chocolate and family, the best things in life! We are not religious so use this time as a great excuse to spend time with family and friends during the two weeks Easter holidays here in the UK. It's also a great time for baking with leftovers.

Recipe for the sponge used


Last years treats


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jammy-Hearts-356184955 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jammy-Hearts-356184955 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:25:37 PST Jammy Hearts nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
They taste amazing. Maybe even the best sugar cookies I have ever made.

This was just a small part of an epic cookie baking session with my kids, we ended up making so many different things and had so much fun that I didn't even get a chance to take any photos of them baking! Instead I had to wait very early the next day to take photos which is why the lighting is not at it's best, I guess it's a good excuse to bake them again though to get a better photo.

As always for sugar cookies I used this wonderful recipe from the BBC as it is the only recipe of the many I have tried to keep it's shape so well while baking. [link]



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They taste amazing. Maybe even the best sugar cookies I have ever made.

This was just a small part of an epic cookie baking session with my kids, we ended up making so many different things and had so much fun that I didn't even get a chance to take any photos of them baking! Instead I had to wait very early the next day to take photos which is why the lighting is not at it's best, I guess it's a good excuse to bake them again though to get a better photo.

As always for sugar cookies I used this wonderful recipe from the BBC as it is the only recipe of the many I have tried to keep it's shape so well while baking. [link]



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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Afternoon-Tea-356185256 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Afternoon-Tea-356185256 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:46:37 PST Afternoon Tea nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I used the recipe from a cookbook I have but I know I can find better so will be using this one next time from the BBC if anyone is interested in having a go [link] if you are gluten or lactose intolerant just swap the ingredients for the flour or milk you normally use.

It has been a long time since seeing scones presented this way, a very common thing in old tradtional bakeries when i was a child now replaced by the cut out version.

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I used the recipe from a cookbook I have but I know I can find better so will be using this one next time from the BBC if anyone is interested in having a go [link] if you are gluten or lactose intolerant just swap the ingredients for the flour or milk you normally use.

It has been a long time since seeing scones presented this way, a very common thing in old tradtional bakeries when i was a child now replaced by the cut out version.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Orange-Cakes-353267310 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Orange-Cakes-353267310 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:45:05 PST Orange Cakes nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I have long loved the idea of setting jello in oranges but since then I have seen it done so many times that I wanted to try something different. This was so much fun, the kids loved it, you can peel them like oranges and nibble off all the cake that gets stuck to the skin or use a spoon to eat out of the cups or like i said before segment them and dunk into orange or chocolate sauce.

I won't be doing a tutorial for this, no time for it. Just hollow out some oranges with a spoon, fill with your favourite cake mixture or you can use my recipe for sponge cake below and bake like cupcakes (or get your little helpers to do the mixing for you while you sort out the oranges!)

Be aware the cake mixture takes longer to cook than normal due to the moisture of the oranges. As for the sauce throw the juice of the orange and some sugar to taste together in a pan, then lightly boiled to thicken while the cakes bake. Don't like oranges? try lemons or limes!
UPDATE: Some people have found the cake too bitter around the edges where it has contact with the skin, this is where a dark chocolate sauce would be great to use to balance out the bitterness. If you hate any bitterness at all you could always line the oranges with baking parchment before adding the mixture. Also do not overfill the oranges, 1/2 to 3/4 full depending on your cake recipe will be plenty.


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Thanks Maytel for the DD and everyone else here on DA for your continuing support, it is because of you I found my love of baking and photography in the first place, you guys are the best. ]]>
I have long loved the idea of setting jello in oranges but since then I have seen it done so many times that I wanted to try something different. This was so much fun, the kids loved it, you can peel them like oranges and nibble off all the cake that gets stuck to the skin or use a spoon to eat out of the cups or like i said before segment them and dunk into orange or chocolate sauce.

I won't be doing a tutorial for this, no time for it. Just hollow out some oranges with a spoon, fill with your favourite cake mixture or you can use my recipe for sponge cake below and bake like cupcakes (or get your little helpers to do the mixing for you while you sort out the oranges!)

Be aware the cake mixture takes longer to cook than normal due to the moisture of the oranges. As for the sauce throw the juice of the orange and some sugar to taste together in a pan, then lightly boiled to thicken while the cakes bake. Don't like oranges? try lemons or limes!
UPDATE: Some people have found the cake too bitter around the edges where it has contact with the skin, this is where a dark chocolate sauce would be great to use to balance out the bitterness. If you hate any bitterness at all you could always line the oranges with baking parchment before adding the mixture. Also do not overfill the oranges, 1/2 to 3/4 full depending on your cake recipe will be plenty.


Sponge Recipe


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Homemade-Chicken-Strips-recipe-354629836 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Homemade-Chicken-Strips-recipe-354629836 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:58:35 PST Homemade Chicken Strips (+recipe) nonadult artisan/culinary/maindish claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Now the kids are getting a little bigger (almost 3 and 5) I'm trying to get them more involved with not just baking sweet treats but also main meals too so over the weekend I had them helping in the preparation of these chicken strips. They loved it, they always love helping out in the kitchen and as always the food they help prepare and cook themselves they enjoy eating a whole lot more than food that's just put in front of them at dinner time, they even had seconds. Also my husband has had many chicken strips over the years but he said these were the best chicken strips he has ever had.

Another reason for getting the kids involved is to teach them more about the food they eat and that chicken nuggets and food in general does not just come out of a bag from the freezer or handed to you at a fast food joint, that homemade is a lot healthier and tastes so much better, does not have to take too much time to prepare and most importantly is fun to make.


There are several ways of preparing and cooking chicken strips, this is my favourite. It is simple and easy and good for getting kids more involved in the kitchen. For those gluten intolerant out there just replace the bread and flour with gluten free versions, it is that simple.



RECIPE
serves 2
2 skinless chicken breasts
2-3 slices of bread
1 egg
all purpose flour
salt
Extra seasoning ideas
pepper, spices, herbs, Parmesan cheese, crackers instead of breadcrumbs etc.

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200oC 350oF
2. Tear bread into pieces and blitz in a food processor to make fine crumbs.
3. Cut chicken breasts into evenly sized 1 inch strips (around 4-5 strips per breast) and leave to one side on a plate.
4. Take 3 more plates and place in a line next to the plate of chicken. The first plate cover
with flour. The next plate or shallow bowl add 1 lightly beaten egg. On the final plate add the bread crumbs seasoned with a pinch of salt and any extra seasoning.
5. Next to your final plate of bread crumbs have your baking tray ready coated with olive or any other cooking oil you use.
6. Take a few chicken strips, coat completely in flour, roll in the egg, then coat with bread crumbs before finally placing on the baking tray. Repeat until all your strips have been prepared.
7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning half way. Add a little extra oil if your strips look a little dry.
8. To test the chicken is thoroughly cooked, cut one of your strips, preferably the largest in half to make sure the meat is white and the juices run clear, if not bake for a further 5 minutes and repeat the process again.
9.Serve with your favourite sauce, bake chips, rice etc, etc.


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Now the kids are getting a little bigger (almost 3 and 5) I'm trying to get them more involved with not just baking sweet treats but also main meals too so over the weekend I had them helping in the preparation of these chicken strips. They loved it, they always love helping out in the kitchen and as always the food they help prepare and cook themselves they enjoy eating a whole lot more than food that's just put in front of them at dinner time, they even had seconds. Also my husband has had many chicken strips over the years but he said these were the best chicken strips he has ever had.

Another reason for getting the kids involved is to teach them more about the food they eat and that chicken nuggets and food in general does not just come out of a bag from the freezer or handed to you at a fast food joint, that homemade is a lot healthier and tastes so much better, does not have to take too much time to prepare and most importantly is fun to make.


There are several ways of preparing and cooking chicken strips, this is my favourite. It is simple and easy and good for getting kids more involved in the kitchen. For those gluten intolerant out there just replace the bread and flour with gluten free versions, it is that simple.



RECIPE
serves 2
2 skinless chicken breasts
2-3 slices of bread
1 egg
all purpose flour
salt
Extra seasoning ideas
pepper, spices, herbs, Parmesan cheese, crackers instead of breadcrumbs etc.

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200oC 350oF
2. Tear bread into pieces and blitz in a food processor to make fine crumbs.
3. Cut chicken breasts into evenly sized 1 inch strips (around 4-5 strips per breast) and leave to one side on a plate.
4. Take 3 more plates and place in a line next to the plate of chicken. The first plate cover
with flour. The next plate or shallow bowl add 1 lightly beaten egg. On the final plate add the bread crumbs seasoned with a pinch of salt and any extra seasoning.
5. Next to your final plate of bread crumbs have your baking tray ready coated with olive or any other cooking oil you use.
6. Take a few chicken strips, coat completely in flour, roll in the egg, then coat with bread crumbs before finally placing on the baking tray. Repeat until all your strips have been prepared.
7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning half way. Add a little extra oil if your strips look a little dry.
8. To test the chicken is thoroughly cooked, cut one of your strips, preferably the largest in half to make sure the meat is white and the juices run clear, if not bake for a further 5 minutes and repeat the process again.
9.Serve with your favourite sauce, bake chips, rice etc, etc.


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Pancake-Day-Breakfast-353880340 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Pancake-Day-Breakfast-353880340 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:48:38 PST Pancake Day Breakfast nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I was wondering all yesterday what pancakes to make today but then I remembered the crepes I made and how much the family loved those so thought I would go for a similar flavour combo but served in more of a fun and interesting way.


That's it from me this week, no more baking, or food photography as my eldest has chickenpox. Also tomorrow is my Birthday and I don't fancy baking, not even a cake for myself, funny as I am always making other people birthday cakes, I just don;t have the same enthusiasm for baking for myself.

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I was wondering all yesterday what pancakes to make today but then I remembered the crepes I made and how much the family loved those so thought I would go for a similar flavour combo but served in more of a fun and interesting way.


That's it from me this week, no more baking, or food photography as my eldest has chickenpox. Also tomorrow is my Birthday and I don't fancy baking, not even a cake for myself, funny as I am always making other people birthday cakes, I just don;t have the same enthusiasm for baking for myself.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jello-Topped-Cheesecake-352565494 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jello-Topped-Cheesecake-352565494 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:29:27 PST Jello Topped Cheesecake nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Oh my goodness after working with so much pink recently it is wonderful to work with red, one of my favourite colours.

I love cheesecake so I am always trying to find new ways to serve and present it.


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Oh my goodness after working with so much pink recently it is wonderful to work with red, one of my favourite colours.

I love cheesecake so I am always trying to find new ways to serve and present it.


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Jello-Bites-352732929 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Jello-Bites-352732929 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:07:43 PST Chocolate Jello Bites nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I have been wanting to work with jello for such a long time now, normally I only use it for trifle but thanks to the lovely who I must dedicate these too I have been inspired at last to find new ways of using it.

I was intending on covering the top of the jello with chocolate but I thought the white chocolates looked so vibrant and much more appealing for the kids uncovered.

TIP: Do not leave the jello to cool for too long before adding to the chocolate shells else when you come to pour your jello into your shells it might not be as smooth as you may like! I still have much to learn from the master of jello!

More from the lovely If you have a love for all things colourful, jello and cute marshmallows, she is must to follow.
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I have been wanting to work with jello for such a long time now, normally I only use it for trifle but thanks to the lovely who I must dedicate these too I have been inspired at last to find new ways of using it.

I was intending on covering the top of the jello with chocolate but I thought the white chocolates looked so vibrant and much more appealing for the kids uncovered.

TIP: Do not leave the jello to cool for too long before adding to the chocolate shells else when you come to pour your jello into your shells it might not be as smooth as you may like! I still have much to learn from the master of jello!

More from the lovely If you have a love for all things colourful, jello and cute marshmallows, she is must to follow.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Strawberry-Milkshake-Sugar-Cookies-351612282 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Strawberry-Milkshake-Sugar-Cookies-351612282 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:17:27 PST Strawberry Milkshake Sugar Cookies nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson

I always use the recipe from the BBC for making cookies that I will be cutting out shapes with at it keeps the shape perfectly while baking [link] it makes a lot of cookie dough, so what I don't use I just freeze for another day.

The icing is icing sugar (powdered/confectioners sugar) milkshake powder and just enough water to make a paste that can be cut out with cutters.

These were so much fun to make. Of the dough I used I split in two, half for me to cut out and decorate and half for my youngest daughter Sasha to do the same with. I got to say I was very impressed with how well she did for her age, she is a natural.


The photo itself I thought just had to match our chaotic baking session with all the added accessories of table cloths, napkins, sprinkles and spare cookies (my kitchen was a complete mess!)

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I always use the recipe from the BBC for making cookies that I will be cutting out shapes with at it keeps the shape perfectly while baking [link] it makes a lot of cookie dough, so what I don't use I just freeze for another day.

The icing is icing sugar (powdered/confectioners sugar) milkshake powder and just enough water to make a paste that can be cut out with cutters.

These were so much fun to make. Of the dough I used I split in two, half for me to cut out and decorate and half for my youngest daughter Sasha to do the same with. I got to say I was very impressed with how well she did for her age, she is a natural.


The photo itself I thought just had to match our chaotic baking session with all the added accessories of table cloths, napkins, sprinkles and spare cookies (my kitchen was a complete mess!)

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Victoria-Sponge-Cake-352203740 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Victoria-Sponge-Cake-352203740 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:36:13 PST Victoria Sponge Cake nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
It's been a while since I last made a Victoria sponge so this was a nice change. It's my go to recipe when making cakes for people I don't know or know well enough to know their tastes as none of the flavours are too offensive or over powering, it is a simple all round cake and gets the job done. I even read yesterday it was the most bought cake here in the UK for 2012.

This cake I made with my kids, I am finally learning a way of baking to make everyone happy. I measured the ingredients, my eldest poured it all in the mixing bowl while my youngest mixed, then they both took turns mixing until ready.

My eldest Sarah especially wanted to help with this cake as it is a thank you cake for her teacher for doing an amazing job of taking care if her in school on Friday after a health scare, those who have read my recent journal will know why. Sarah even made him a lovely thank you card.

Back to the cake, it being so simple makes it very hard to find interesting ways of photographing it but I just loved that part of the cake with the jam oozing out ready for someone to come along with their finger to scoop it all up for a taste.

Cake Recipe


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It's been a while since I last made a Victoria sponge so this was a nice change. It's my go to recipe when making cakes for people I don't know or know well enough to know their tastes as none of the flavours are too offensive or over powering, it is a simple all round cake and gets the job done. I even read yesterday it was the most bought cake here in the UK for 2012.

This cake I made with my kids, I am finally learning a way of baking to make everyone happy. I measured the ingredients, my eldest poured it all in the mixing bowl while my youngest mixed, then they both took turns mixing until ready.

My eldest Sarah especially wanted to help with this cake as it is a thank you cake for her teacher for doing an amazing job of taking care if her in school on Friday after a health scare, those who have read my recent journal will know why. Sarah even made him a lovely thank you card.

Back to the cake, it being so simple makes it very hard to find interesting ways of photographing it but I just loved that part of the cake with the jam oozing out ready for someone to come along with their finger to scoop it all up for a taste.

Cake Recipe


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Finger-Food-351255344 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Finger-Food-351255344 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:47:33 PST Finger Food nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I hate leftovers so today decided to use these off cuts of cake to make some cake fingers with the kids. It was great to get the kids involved in baking and decorating. My youngest helped whisk the sponge mixture but got a little annoyed when the mixture stuck to the whisk and managed to flick it all over herself. Both kids were a little less messy when it came to adding the sprinkles and seemed to add more sprinkles to their mouths than the cake.

The funny thing is, we spent so much time with the off cuts of cake and made so much of it I never got around to making the cakes I was planning on decorating today, instead I had to freeze the main cake so I can continue with my original plan another day.

Cake Recipe


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I hate leftovers so today decided to use these off cuts of cake to make some cake fingers with the kids. It was great to get the kids involved in baking and decorating. My youngest helped whisk the sponge mixture but got a little annoyed when the mixture stuck to the whisk and managed to flick it all over herself. Both kids were a little less messy when it came to adding the sprinkles and seemed to add more sprinkles to their mouths than the cake.

The funny thing is, we spent so much time with the off cuts of cake and made so much of it I never got around to making the cakes I was planning on decorating today, instead I had to freeze the main cake so I can continue with my original plan another day.

Cake Recipe


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Love-Pots-348960246 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Love-Pots-348960246 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:02:52 PST Chocolate Love Pots nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I made this a couple weeks ago for my husband. I was going to wait nearer Valentines Day to share this with you all but I have a lot going on at the moment so not sure how much I will get online before the day so I would rather it be early than late, plus I figured it might help give you some ideas of what to make for your significant other this year.

I used small ramekins, the size of cupcake cases. They are so rich less is definitely more with these little sinners. To make the white chocolate hearts i used my silicone heart ice cube tray as a mold. To make the chocolate pots i heated up equal quantities of dark (semi sweet) chocolate with double (heavy) cream in a pan, just enough to fill a few ramekins, added cinnamon to taste, poured into ramekins and set in the fridge for an hour minimum.

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I made this a couple weeks ago for my husband. I was going to wait nearer Valentines Day to share this with you all but I have a lot going on at the moment so not sure how much I will get online before the day so I would rather it be early than late, plus I figured it might help give you some ideas of what to make for your significant other this year.

I used small ramekins, the size of cupcake cases. They are so rich less is definitely more with these little sinners. To make the white chocolate hearts i used my silicone heart ice cube tray as a mold. To make the chocolate pots i heated up equal quantities of dark (semi sweet) chocolate with double (heavy) cream in a pan, just enough to fill a few ramekins, added cinnamon to taste, poured into ramekins and set in the fridge for an hour minimum.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Forever-Autumn-Cupcakes-348959323 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Forever-Autumn-Cupcakes-348959323 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:10:21 PST Forever Autumn Cupcakes nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Here we have gluten free strawberry milkshake cupcakes, blue tinted white chocolate topping with edible rice paper butterflies (just search butterfly cake toppers on eBay if you are interested there are many colours) and edible silver balls.

The name of this photo is of a song [link] of which my mum loved and makes me both happy and sad very time I hear it due to the lyrics.

My mum loved wildlife so a butterfly, a free spirit free to fly in the wind without worry seemed very fitting for several reasons I won't go into today as this is something to celebrate her life not mourn her illness or loss. The blue represents the sky as we tell my kids of 5 and 2 that nanny michele is high in the sky with the stars as we are not religious nor was my mum. The silver balls represent the touch of elegance that surrounded her and the shine she brought to peoples lives of those that knew her.

R.I.P mum, I love you. ]]>
Here we have gluten free strawberry milkshake cupcakes, blue tinted white chocolate topping with edible rice paper butterflies (just search butterfly cake toppers on eBay if you are interested there are many colours) and edible silver balls.

The name of this photo is of a song [link] of which my mum loved and makes me both happy and sad very time I hear it due to the lyrics.

My mum loved wildlife so a butterfly, a free spirit free to fly in the wind without worry seemed very fitting for several reasons I won't go into today as this is something to celebrate her life not mourn her illness or loss. The blue represents the sky as we tell my kids of 5 and 2 that nanny michele is high in the sky with the stars as we are not religious nor was my mum. The silver balls represent the touch of elegance that surrounded her and the shine she brought to peoples lives of those that knew her.

R.I.P mum, I love you.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Choco-Chunk-Cornflake-Treats-348471039 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Choco-Chunk-Cornflake-Treats-348471039 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:17:11 PST Choco Chunk Cornflake Treats nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson Again didn't have much time for the photography today so not happy with the photo whatsoever but I really wanted to share the idea with you that you can play with what cereal you can use instead of rice krispies.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Sneaky-Cookies-348471115 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Sneaky-Cookies-348471115 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:15:18 PST Sneaky Cookies nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson I had a busy weekend so wasn't even going to take photos for this but I just had to have a bit of sneakiness in my gallery.

BASIC RECIPE


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BASIC RECIPE


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Jar-Cake-347571462 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Jar-Cake-347571462 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:49:43 PST Nutella Jar Cake nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
I have a real obsession with glass jars at the moment. Firstly I made a 2013 memory jar where every time something good happens i write it on some paper and add it to the jar so at the end of the year can see what good happened. Second I re planted some house plants into glass jars. Finally while washing up yesterday there was an empty Nutella jar in front of me in the window which made me suddenly think "I must make a Nutella cake in the glass jar" and today that is exactly what I did.

Chocolate cake recipe, flour substituted for gluten free flour.


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I have a real obsession with glass jars at the moment. Firstly I made a 2013 memory jar where every time something good happens i write it on some paper and add it to the jar so at the end of the year can see what good happened. Second I re planted some house plants into glass jars. Finally while washing up yesterday there was an empty Nutella jar in front of me in the window which made me suddenly think "I must make a Nutella cake in the glass jar" and today that is exactly what I did.

Chocolate cake recipe, flour substituted for gluten free flour.


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Marshmallow-Fever-346242135 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Marshmallow-Fever-346242135 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:01:58 PST Marshmallow Fever nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Elegant-Storage-Boxes-347042952 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Elegant-Storage-Boxes-347042952 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 06:36:47 PST Elegant Storage Boxes nonadult artisan/other claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
Before covering my boxes with wrapping paper, I first covered the side and base and even over lapped into the inner box slightly with a layer of plain card, this was not only to make a nice blank canvas in case the box design could be seen through the wrapping paper but also to give the boxes extra strength as they were very thin, delicate boxes.

Now I just have to find something to put in them!.

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Before covering my boxes with wrapping paper, I first covered the side and base and even over lapped into the inner box slightly with a layer of plain card, this was not only to make a nice blank canvas in case the box design could be seen through the wrapping paper but also to give the boxes extra strength as they were very thin, delicate boxes.

Now I just have to find something to put in them!.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-and-Yogurt-Sunshine-346849720 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-and-Yogurt-Sunshine-346849720 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:26:18 PST Banana and Yogurt Sunshine nonadult artisan/culinary/desserts claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson I thought the next treat for the kids should be something a little healthier! I could have just given them a banana in it's skin and a strawberry yogurt in it's pot but they always have things like that so I wanted to make fruit exciting for them once in a while. This they loved getting stuck into, sharing together.

Silly me forgot to change the ISO setting on my camera today in my rush to take photos before the banana discoloured!

EDIT: I'm surprised to see so many others who like me, can;t really eat bananas! I haven't eaten them for years as they make my mouth and lips itch but everyone always thought that was strange, I never knew it was common.

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Silly me forgot to change the ISO setting on my camera today in my rush to take photos before the banana discoloured!

EDIT: I'm surprised to see so many others who like me, can;t really eat bananas! I haven't eaten them for years as they make my mouth and lips itch but everyone always thought that was strange, I never knew it was common.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/S-mores-Cookie-Sandwiches-346206074 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/S-mores-Cookie-Sandwiches-346206074 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:22:43 PST S'mores Cookie Sandwiches nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2013 *claremanson
For normal or gluten free cookies I recommend this cookie recipe. I have tried many cookie recipes but that is the best recipe I have used so far. I am now on the look out for the perfect dairy free cookie recipe.


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For normal or gluten free cookies I recommend this cookie recipe. I have tried many cookie recipes but that is the best recipe I have used so far. I am now on the look out for the perfect dairy free cookie recipe.


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Claremanson-Summary-Of-Art-2012-345656603 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Claremanson-Summary-Of-Art-2012-345656603 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:33:45 PST Claremanson Summary Of Art 2012 nonadult darelated/deviousfun/memes claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
I have been officially baking for two whole years next month and this last year has been my most inspired year to bake and photograph mostly thanks to you guys, all your comments and inspiration has done wonders for boosting my passion to bake and photograph, confidence to experiment and creativity to turn something so simple into something beautiful.

As you can see chocolate is a very big feature in my gallery, I just love to work with the stuff, you can do so much with it, the possibilities are endless. Of course I had to have some Oreos in there somewhere as well as after all Oreo's is what got me into baking in the first place. I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn but for me it's the journey of learning that I best enjoy.

Jan: DevianTART [link]
Feb: Cheesecake Chocolate Cups [link]
March: Chocolate Pastry Creams [link]
April: Oreo Pizza Slice [link]
May: Oreo Nutella Tarts [link]
June: Cool Mint Oreo Cheesecake [link]
July: Terry's Chocolate Orange Cupcakes [link]
August: Cheeky Summer Fruit Salad [link]
Sept: Upside Down Peach Cake [link]
Oct@ Banana, Walnut, Rum and Chocolate Cake [link]
Nov: Chocolate Heaven [link]
Dec: Festive Bark [link] ]]>
I have been officially baking for two whole years next month and this last year has been my most inspired year to bake and photograph mostly thanks to you guys, all your comments and inspiration has done wonders for boosting my passion to bake and photograph, confidence to experiment and creativity to turn something so simple into something beautiful.

As you can see chocolate is a very big feature in my gallery, I just love to work with the stuff, you can do so much with it, the possibilities are endless. Of course I had to have some Oreos in there somewhere as well as after all Oreo's is what got me into baking in the first place. I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn but for me it's the journey of learning that I best enjoy.

Jan: DevianTART [link]
Feb: Cheesecake Chocolate Cups [link]
March: Chocolate Pastry Creams [link]
April: Oreo Pizza Slice [link]
May: Oreo Nutella Tarts [link]
June: Cool Mint Oreo Cheesecake [link]
July: Terry's Chocolate Orange Cupcakes [link]
August: Cheeky Summer Fruit Salad [link]
Sept: Upside Down Peach Cake [link]
Oct@ Banana, Walnut, Rum and Chocolate Cake [link]
Nov: Chocolate Heaven [link]
Dec: Festive Bark [link]

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Breakfast-Bites-345422410 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Breakfast-Bites-345422410 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:36:26 PST Breakfast Bites nonadult artisan/culinary/other claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson Gluten free people out there, if like me you don't like gluten free bread then use some gluten free cake as a base instead.
Nut issuse? Just use melted chocolate instead. Once you add the banana these bites need eating up straight away before the banana starts to discolour so you don't need to worry about the chocolate being too hard as it will still be melted or at least only semi set at that point.

Nutella and banana combo inspired by my crepes


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Nut issuse? Just use melted chocolate instead. Once you add the banana these bites need eating up straight away before the banana starts to discolour so you don't need to worry about the chocolate being too hard as it will still be melted or at least only semi set at that point.

Nutella and banana combo inspired by my crepes


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Easy-Peasy-Pizza-Tutorial-345405918 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Easy-Peasy-Pizza-Tutorial-345405918 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:30:59 PST Easy Peasy Pizza Tutorial nonadult resources/tutorials/artisancrafts/culinary claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
FAQ
Instead of baguettes you can use slices of toast or any other bread you have. You can even use puff pastry!

If you really, really have to you can use the microwave to melt the cheese but your base will not be crisp and maybe even soggy
Not a fan of savoury? replace the toppings with chocolate, marshmallow, oreo, chocolate chips etc

Experiment with shapes, cut out shapes with cookie cutters if using toast.
you can replace the bread with gluten free bread and cheese with dairy free for those with intolerance's.



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FAQ
Instead of baguettes you can use slices of toast or any other bread you have. You can even use puff pastry!

If you really, really have to you can use the microwave to melt the cheese but your base will not be crisp and maybe even soggy
Not a fan of savoury? replace the toppings with chocolate, marshmallow, oreo, chocolate chips etc

Experiment with shapes, cut out shapes with cookie cutters if using toast.
you can replace the bread with gluten free bread and cheese with dairy free for those with intolerance's.



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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Bitesize-Pizza-Baguette-Fingers-345242729 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Bitesize-Pizza-Baguette-Fingers-345242729 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:55:18 PST Bitesize Pizza Baguette Fingers nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
RECIPE


I wasn't sure my youngest would like these, she doesn't like normal pizza, not a big fan of bread or cheese either but she certainly gobbled these up in typical Sasha fashion, by that i mean, when she eats and really enjoys what she eats makes "mmmm" noises, she has always done it, it is so cute but i have to go in the other room if i am on the phone as she is so loud! At least i know she enjoys her food. Here is a making of photo on facebook of Sasha making her pizzas [link]


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I wasn't sure my youngest would like these, she doesn't like normal pizza, not a big fan of bread or cheese either but she certainly gobbled these up in typical Sasha fashion, by that i mean, when she eats and really enjoys what she eats makes "mmmm" noises, she has always done it, it is so cute but i have to go in the other room if i am on the phone as she is so loud! At least i know she enjoys her food. Here is a making of photo on facebook of Sasha making her pizzas [link]


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-Tutorial-345075171 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-Tutorial-345075171 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:19:35 PST Jam Toast Pudding Spirals Tutorial nonadult resources/tutorials/artisancrafts/culinary claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
you can use fresh bread but dry bread works a little better.
you can use leftover cake or croissants instead of bread
instead of jam you can use marmalade or nutella.




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you can use fresh bread but dry bread works a little better.
you can use leftover cake or croissants instead of bread
instead of jam you can use marmalade or nutella.




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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-2-345055349 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-2-345055349 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:45:02 PST Jam Toast Pudding Spirals 2 nonadult artisan/culinary/other claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson


Jam on toast is just so, well boring sometimes, especially for my kids so today for breakfast I decided to liven it up a little by turning it into something a bit different.

RECIPE


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Jam on toast is just so, well boring sometimes, especially for my kids so today for breakfast I decided to liven it up a little by turning it into something a bit different.

RECIPE


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-345032022 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Jam-Toast-Pudding-Spirals-345032022 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:15:22 PST Jam Toast Pudding Spirals nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
RECIPE


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RECIPE


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cheesy-Veggie-Pots-Tutorial-345020387 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cheesy-Veggie-Pots-Tutorial-345020387 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:05:09 PST Cheesy Veggie Pots Tutorial nonadult resources/tutorials/artisancrafts/culinary claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
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I used veg vegetable gravy as my liquid, went very well with this.
I also used Cheddar cheese for the topping. A three topping would look awesome.
To make it look extra pretty after baking you could sprinkle a little more cheese on top or some herbs.
Handle with care, the ramekins are really hot and retain a lot of heat after cooking so the veggies will be roasting hot too.
Meat lover? Add some leftover meat too!

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I used veg vegetable gravy as my liquid, went very well with this.
I also used Cheddar cheese for the topping. A three topping would look awesome.
To make it look extra pretty after baking you could sprinkle a little more cheese on top or some herbs.
Handle with care, the ramekins are really hot and retain a lot of heat after cooking so the veggies will be roasting hot too.
Meat lover? Add some leftover meat too!

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cheesy-Veggie-Pots-344859595 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Cheesy-Veggie-Pots-344859595 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:33:46 PST Cheesy Veggie Pots nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
Christmas maybe over but with it comes a lot of leftovers. For us this year those leftovers mainly consist of loads of cooked vegetables so for lunch today this is what i made my girls. Carrot, pea, cauliflower, sprout and broccoli pots with vegetable gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and finally sprinkled with grated cheese. Quick and easy, just what is needed today after a busy day of cooking yesterday.

RECIPE


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Christmas maybe over but with it comes a lot of leftovers. For us this year those leftovers mainly consist of loads of cooked vegetables so for lunch today this is what i made my girls. Carrot, pea, cauliflower, sprout and broccoli pots with vegetable gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and finally sprinkled with grated cheese. Quick and easy, just what is needed today after a busy day of cooking yesterday.

RECIPE


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Santa-s-Rocky-Road-Bites-344495234 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Santa-s-Rocky-Road-Bites-344495234 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:31:38 PST Santa's Rocky Road Bites nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Lemon-Drizzle-Cupcakes-gluten-and-dairy-free-343783597 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Lemon-Drizzle-Cupcakes-gluten-and-dairy-free-343783597 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:29:28 PST Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes (gluten and dairy free!) nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
I used my basic cake recipe [link] but used ASDA gluten free flour and Pure which is a sunflower based dairy free butter/spread. As a topping I heated up some lemon juice with sugar then poured on the cupcakes while still warm.

That's it, that's all my Christmas practice baking done, no more photos until after Christmas. Sorry for the rush job on this photo, I haven't got the time at the moment to be taking lots of pictures.

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I used my basic cake recipe [link] but used ASDA gluten free flour and Pure which is a sunflower based dairy free butter/spread. As a topping I heated up some lemon juice with sugar then poured on the cupcakes while still warm.

That's it, that's all my Christmas practice baking done, no more photos until after Christmas. Sorry for the rush job on this photo, I haven't got the time at the moment to be taking lots of pictures.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Festive-Bark-342644215 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Festive-Bark-342644215 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:00:07 PST Festive Bark nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
Recipe

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Recipe

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Star-Cookies-342032736 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Star-Cookies-342032736 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:17:04 PST Star Cookies nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson Using up leftovers again! Today using up some butter and cream as i want it all out of the house and replaced with dairy free items. You can probably tell i got my inspiration from yesterdays star cake.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Orange-Slice-Christmas-Tree-Decoration-Tutorial-342032586 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Orange-Slice-Christmas-Tree-Decoration-Tutorial-342032586 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:09:52 PST Orange Slice Christmas Tree Decoration Tutorial nonadult resources/tutorials/artisancrafts/other claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson Sorry for any typos, it is getting late for me and i want to go to bed but thought i best submit this sooner rather than later in case anyone fancied giving this ago this year. ]]> Sorry for any typos, it is getting late for me and i want to go to bed but thought i best submit this sooner rather than later in case anyone fancied giving this ago this year.

]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Wish-Upon-A-Cake-Star-341788833 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Wish-Upon-A-Cake-Star-341788833 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:13:38 PST Wish Upon A Cake Star nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
Gluten free vanilla star sponge cut out using a cookie cutter covered in hot white chocolate ganache sauce dyed red (with colouring paste, not the nasty liquid stuff) with grated white chocolate sprinkled on top. I also made another version for the kids, they had hot red custard instead of the chocolate. I sure do love getting creative with leftovers.

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Gluten free vanilla star sponge cut out using a cookie cutter covered in hot white chocolate ganache sauce dyed red (with colouring paste, not the nasty liquid stuff) with grated white chocolate sprinkled on top. I also made another version for the kids, they had hot red custard instead of the chocolate. I sure do love getting creative with leftovers.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Semi-Orange-Trifle-341458989 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Semi-Orange-Trifle-341458989 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:24:10 PST Semi Orange Trifle nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
As i said in a recent journal post i don't have much time for baking at the moment. I had some eggs needing to be used up so yesterday made a simple vanilla sponge when i had a spare 5 minutes so that i could store and use for other things over the coming days. Today a 5 minute semi-trifle made at 6am this morning as a little treat to go in my eldest daughters lunch box today. Sponge pieces soaked in a little juice of the tinned oranges used, marmalade, tinned custard and a little grated dark chocolate on top.

I do have a recipe for trifle, my favourite kind, strawberry [link]

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As i said in a recent journal post i don't have much time for baking at the moment. I had some eggs needing to be used up so yesterday made a simple vanilla sponge when i had a spare 5 minutes so that i could store and use for other things over the coming days. Today a 5 minute semi-trifle made at 6am this morning as a little treat to go in my eldest daughters lunch box today. Sponge pieces soaked in a little juice of the tinned oranges used, marmalade, tinned custard and a little grated dark chocolate on top.

I do have a recipe for trifle, my favourite kind, strawberry [link]

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Breakfast-Cupcakes-340807884 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Breakfast-Cupcakes-340807884 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:10:43 PST Breakfast Cupcakes nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson Banana, raisin and sultana cupcakes topped with Cheerios coated in honey.

As always i used my quick and easy cupcake recipe [link] This is really great to experiment with different cereal toppings and combinations, though once decorated serve straight away else the cereal will go soft.

If anyone recognizes what TV show the mug is from, you rock!


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As always i used my quick and easy cupcake recipe [link] This is really great to experiment with different cereal toppings and combinations, though once decorated serve straight away else the cereal will go soft.

If anyone recognizes what TV show the mug is from, you rock!


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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Peppermint-Creams-Recipe-339657965 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Peppermint-Creams-Recipe-339657965 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:28:11 PST Peppermint Creams + Recipe nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
This was so much fun and making the peppermint creams, rolling it out into a sausage shape and slicing it only took me about 10-15 minutes! That simple and no baking involved! Brilliant! Obviously it took a little longer to coat in chocolate but you don't even have to coat them at all if you don't want to. Either way make sure you leave them out over night on some greaseproof paper before bagging them else they will stick together. As you can see by the photo i will be wrapping handfuls of the peppermint creams in small cellophane bags tied with ribbon which along with coating the peppermint creams in chocolate and using water instead of cream as the wet ingredient should help keep them nice and fresh for a week or so.

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Icing Sugar=Confectioners Sugar
250g = 2 cups i believe (correct me if i'm wrong)
Don't like peppermint? Then simply replace it with other flavours/essences such as orange, lemon, strawberry etc, etc and just change the colour to match.
If your chocolate over cooks and goes a little gritty and lumpy add a touch of vegtable oil to help loosen and bring the chocolate back to a usable consistency.
How many peppermint creams you make depends on how big you make them, I make tiny ones therefore make loads.

Another idea of how to present them

Apologies for the double watermarking! Lots of problems with art thieves these days.

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This was so much fun and making the peppermint creams, rolling it out into a sausage shape and slicing it only took me about 10-15 minutes! That simple and no baking involved! Brilliant! Obviously it took a little longer to coat in chocolate but you don't even have to coat them at all if you don't want to. Either way make sure you leave them out over night on some greaseproof paper before bagging them else they will stick together. As you can see by the photo i will be wrapping handfuls of the peppermint creams in small cellophane bags tied with ribbon which along with coating the peppermint creams in chocolate and using water instead of cream as the wet ingredient should help keep them nice and fresh for a week or so.

FAQ
Icing Sugar=Confectioners Sugar
250g = 2 cups i believe (correct me if i'm wrong)
Don't like peppermint? Then simply replace it with other flavours/essences such as orange, lemon, strawberry etc, etc and just change the colour to match.
If your chocolate over cooks and goes a little gritty and lumpy add a touch of vegtable oil to help loosen and bring the chocolate back to a usable consistency.
How many peppermint creams you make depends on how big you make them, I make tiny ones therefore make loads.

Another idea of how to present them

Apologies for the double watermarking! Lots of problems with art thieves these days.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Heaven-339647178 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Chocolate-Heaven-339647178 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:02:06 PST Chocolate Heaven nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
Chocolate cake recipe [link] chocolate ganache recipe is in the topping ideas for my basic cake recipe [link]

This is a slice of the trail chocolate cake i was asked to make for a friend [link] I am so pleased i made this trial cake (it had been almost 2 years since making this bad boy last) as it really settled my nerves of making a cake for someone i have never even met before plus the family absolutely loved it as well as the left over oreos and lindors i couldn't fit on the final cake.

I know it's not the best photo, far from it, i was working with poor lighting and lack of time with this one.

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Chocolate cake recipe [link] chocolate ganache recipe is in the topping ideas for my basic cake recipe [link]

This is a slice of the trail chocolate cake i was asked to make for a friend [link] I am so pleased i made this trial cake (it had been almost 2 years since making this bad boy last) as it really settled my nerves of making a cake for someone i have never even met before plus the family absolutely loved it as well as the left over oreos and lindors i couldn't fit on the final cake.

I know it's not the best photo, far from it, i was working with poor lighting and lack of time with this one.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rich-Chocolate-Oreo-and-Lindor-Cake-339261969 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Rich-Chocolate-Oreo-and-Lindor-Cake-339261969 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:28:40 PST Rich Chocolate, Oreo and Lindor Cake nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
Chocolate cake recipe [link] chocolate ganache recipe is in the topping ideas for my basic cake recipe [link]

I have been baking with Oreo's long enough to know that once you start adding them on top of cakes and things they go soft very quickly so I decided to cover them in chocolate to try and slow that process down as it needs to stay good until tomorrow afternoon at least. It was fun but very time consuming, it took as long to decorate to oreos and Lindors as it did bake the cake and make the ganache! It still makes me laugh making such beautfil and cute things while listening to such bands as Marilyn Manson and Metallica!

It's been a very long time since i have got to make my rich chocolate sponge, the last time must have been my youngest daughters 1st birthday 1 and a half years ago so i felt a little rusty making this so I ended up making two, a trial cake for the family to try and approve (which they loved by the way!) The other for the girlfriend of an old friend i went to college with 10 years ago whose birthday it is tomorrow. I felt very honoured being asked to make this cake as i haven't really seen George since we all left college all those years ago, just the odd time we see each other in town and chat on facebook so i was very pleased he trusted me enough to make this for him after him saying he has seen all my food creations on facebook and thought it about time he try some of my creations himself.

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Chocolate cake recipe [link] chocolate ganache recipe is in the topping ideas for my basic cake recipe [link]

I have been baking with Oreo's long enough to know that once you start adding them on top of cakes and things they go soft very quickly so I decided to cover them in chocolate to try and slow that process down as it needs to stay good until tomorrow afternoon at least. It was fun but very time consuming, it took as long to decorate to oreos and Lindors as it did bake the cake and make the ganache! It still makes me laugh making such beautfil and cute things while listening to such bands as Marilyn Manson and Metallica!

It's been a very long time since i have got to make my rich chocolate sponge, the last time must have been my youngest daughters 1st birthday 1 and a half years ago so i felt a little rusty making this so I ended up making two, a trial cake for the family to try and approve (which they loved by the way!) The other for the girlfriend of an old friend i went to college with 10 years ago whose birthday it is tomorrow. I felt very honoured being asked to make this cake as i haven't really seen George since we all left college all those years ago, just the odd time we see each other in town and chat on facebook so i was very pleased he trusted me enough to make this for him after him saying he has seen all my food creations on facebook and thought it about time he try some of my creations himself.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-Nutella-and-Maple-Syrup-Crepe-Breakfast-338180469 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Banana-Nutella-and-Maple-Syrup-Crepe-Breakfast-338180469 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:36:13 PST Banana, Nutella and Maple Syrup Crepe Breakfast nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson
I was also worried my family wouldn't like them. I need not have worried though as this breakfast in bed for my husband this morning went down very well. So well in fact my kids wanted second helpings! (they have never liked my husbands pancakes, again something i have never made so this was a lovely compliment!)

Anyway this is my variation of chocolate crepes whose recipe can be found on her blog [link] These are gluten free vanilla crepes with sliced bananas drizzled with maple syrup, wrapped then finished off with nutella. I highly recommend her recipe, especially if you are a beginner. This is the second recipe of her's I have tried, the first being nutella stuffed cookies [link].

TIP: To make nutella a good drizzling consistency heat a few tablespoons in a pan over some boiling water, stirring constantly to losen it up.

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I was also worried my family wouldn't like them. I need not have worried though as this breakfast in bed for my husband this morning went down very well. So well in fact my kids wanted second helpings! (they have never liked my husbands pancakes, again something i have never made so this was a lovely compliment!)

Anyway this is my variation of chocolate crepes whose recipe can be found on her blog [link] These are gluten free vanilla crepes with sliced bananas drizzled with maple syrup, wrapped then finished off with nutella. I highly recommend her recipe, especially if you are a beginner. This is the second recipe of her's I have tried, the first being nutella stuffed cookies [link].

TIP: To make nutella a good drizzling consistency heat a few tablespoons in a pan over some boiling water, stirring constantly to losen it up.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Stuffed-Chocolate-Chunk-Cookies-336982511 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Stuffed-Chocolate-Chunk-Cookies-336982511 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:57:21 PST Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chunk Cookies nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson the subject is nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies. More info and recipe can be found here [link]

I have been following and chatting Maytel for a long time now so have been wanting for a long while to make one of her recipes, I just could never decide which to start with until noq! I must say these were a lot of fun to make and very tasty. The smell of Nutella baking at 7:30am on a Saturday morning, divine!
I made a few alterations to the recipe. I didn't have any chocolate chips so instead i chopped up two lines of a bar of milk chocolate to make chunks. I made them with gluten free flour so i could have some too. Thanks to who has also made her own version on these cookies for the challenge i was able to make just a quarter of the recipe using my preferred system of measuring of grams instead of cups [link] Finally i didn't flatten the cookies very much as i love the cracked look when stuffing cookies with a filling of them finding their own natural shape.

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I have been following and chatting Maytel for a long time now so have been wanting for a long while to make one of her recipes, I just could never decide which to start with until noq! I must say these were a lot of fun to make and very tasty. The smell of Nutella baking at 7:30am on a Saturday morning, divine!
I made a few alterations to the recipe. I didn't have any chocolate chips so instead i chopped up two lines of a bar of milk chocolate to make chunks. I made them with gluten free flour so i could have some too. Thanks to who has also made her own version on these cookies for the challenge i was able to make just a quarter of the recipe using my preferred system of measuring of grams instead of cups [link] Finally i didn't flatten the cookies very much as i love the cracked look when stuffing cookies with a filling of them finding their own natural shape.

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]]> http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Cheesecake-Brownies-336521903 http://claremanson.deviantart.com/art/Nutella-Cheesecake-Brownies-336521903 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:41:09 PST Nutella Cheesecake Brownies nonadult photography/still/food claremanson http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/l/claremanson.jpg?6 Copyright 2012-2013 *claremanson

I won't be adding the recipe for this as i have yet to find a brownie recipe i am happy with (only made brownies twice before) so if any of you know of any really good ones i could try out that would be great as this one came out rather dry and more cake like.

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I won't be adding the recipe for this as i have yet to find a brownie recipe i am happy with (only made brownies twice before) so if any of you know of any really good ones i could try out that would be great as this one came out rather dry and more cake like.

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