Honey Cakes

 

“It’s a fine day, isn’t it? Bright and cool. The harvest is nearly done, and we’ll have our

celebration soon,” he continued as he walked with the hawk on his arm. “The equinox, as

you know, when night conquers day as Gronw Pebr conquered Lleu Llaw Gyffes. We’ll

celebrate the birth of Mabon, son of Mordon the guardian of the earth. Sure there’ll be

honey cakes for certain. I’ll see you have a bit.”

Shadow Spell

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Try James Martin's super easy honey cake recipe for a bee-autiful afternoon tea. The honey you use will have quite an impact on the flavour of the cake - from a light orange blossom to a rich chestnut honey.

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Black Forrest Cake

 

“You know what I’d like?”

“More Black Forest cake.”

The Welcoming

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THIS BLACK FOREST CAKE COMBINES RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS 

WITH FRESH CHERRIES, CHERRY LIQUEUR, 

AND A SIMPLE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING.

Liv for Cake

Happy Nora's Day

 

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“It’s your birthday. And we got cake.”

“Cake.”

John set the box down on the table, flipped up the lid. 

“Double-chocolate fudge with buttercream icing.”

The Witness

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Popular Ice Cream Flavors

She considered, debated and studied her choices, 

taking a longer and more serious

deliberation over ice cream on a stick than she had over a

five-hundred-dollar brooch. After weighing the pros and cons,

she settled on chocolate and nuts wrapped around a slab of vanilla.

Loving Jack

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It turns out the classics are still as popular as ever.

Better Homes & Gardens

One Batter, Four Muffins

There on her counter, sitting on one of her pretty china cake plates, was a big golden muffin, glistening with sugar. One of her glass bowls sat upside down over it like a dome.

Slowly, carefully, she lifted the bowl. Leaned down, took a little sniff.

Blueberry. He’d found the blueberries she’d bought the other day and used them in the muffin. Though given its perfect proportions it seemed almost sacrilegious, she broke off part of the top, sampled it.

It tasted every bit as perfect as it looked.

He’d baked her a muffin. From scratch.

The Collector

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Make Your Morning

Muffins are a classic breakfast staple. Learn how to make your favorites at home!

Martha Stewart

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“The muffin, Luke.”

“The meaning of the muffin?” God, she smelled good, and he 

realized the scent of her mixed with the yeasty smell of bread 

would fuse together in his head. 

“Its meaning, in fact entire purpose, is: Eat me. Did you?”

The Collector

New Orleans Beignets

Instantly bonded, Cybil grabbed Delta's hand. "My mother talked about Mazie all the time. We visited her once when I was a little girl. She gave us beignets, fresh and wonderful. We sat on the front porch and had lemonade."

The Perfect Neighbor

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These sweet, square and holeless French doughnuts are known as beignets. New Orleans’ traditional breakfast always includes a few of these powdered sugar delicacies.

Taste of Home

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“Yeah, real pretty.” Luke bit into the beignet, scattering powdered sugar.

Honest Illusions

🔥 Bring on the Bonfire

It was a perfect night for a bonfire. Only a few wispy clouds dragged across

the moon, shadowing it, then freeing it. The heat of the day eased with 
sunset, and the air was balmy, freshened by a calm, steady breeze.

Temptation

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Everyone loves a runny, half-melted marshmallow 

after it's been shoved on a stick and held over a 

burning campfire for 30 seconds.

Obviously the taste is great, but there's something

 even better about the primal act of cooking something 

by sticking it on the end of a bit of wood. 

Which begs the question, what other foods should 

we be shoving on the end of sticks and roasting over campfires?

Campfire food ideas to make Bonfire Night delicious

Fire Pit Ideas

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Every one of the girls had contributed to the making of it, 

just as every one of them circled around the bonfire now, 

waiting for the fire to catch and blaze. An

army of hot dogs and marshmallows was laid out 

on a picnic table. Stacked like swords were dozens of 

cleaned and sharpened sticks. Nearby was the

garden hose with a tub full of water, for safety's sake.

Candy held up a long kitchen match, drawing out the drama 

as the girls began to cheer. 

"The first annual bonfire at Camp Liberty is about to begin.

Secure your hot dogs to your sticks, ladies, and prepare to roast."

Temptation

9 ways to use up leftover pumpkin

Her trio of pumpkins waited on a bed of 

newspapers on her kitchen table. She'd 

already used a portion

of the largest for Lulu's dessert. 

It only waited to be carved into the appropriate design.

She would make pumpkin bread, she thought, 

as she began on the second. 

And pie, cookies.

Dance Upon the Air

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There’s more to pumpkins than spooky Halloween decorations. 

Instead of wasting these wonderful winter vegetables, 

re-use them in these sweet or savoury recipes.

delicious. 

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"Want me to dump the guts for you?"

"Dump them? How would I make a pie?"

"With a can." His brow furrowed as he watched her slide chunks of pumpkin into a large bowl. "You

mean you actually use that stuff?"

"Of course. Where do you think they get the stuff in the cans?"

"I never thought about it. Pumpkin factory."

Dance Upon the Air

Fall Soups

Abigail had a nice fire crackling. On the stove, a pot of pasta e fagioli

soup simmered. She’d baked a pretty little round of olive bread, put together a

mixed salad she intended to toss with raspberry vinaigrette.

All the work she’d earmarked for the day was complete. She’d spent ninety

minutes on weights and cardio, exercised Bert.

She was going to treat herself to dinner and a movie—maybe even a double

feature, with popcorn for the follow-up.

The Witness

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Hearty Pasta Fagioli

Here's an Italian favorite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavorful base.

Taste of Home

Birthday 🍸

"Happy birthday."
The sweetness of the gesture made up for being caught off guard, 
as she rarely was. 
Mia's smile bloomed —absolute delight. "Thank you. Cake?" 
She lifted a brow as she picked up a flute.
 "Mimosas, and presents."



Dance Upon The Air

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Never Celebrate Anything Again Without Birthday Cake Mimosas

Whether it's actually your birthday or you just want to
get drunk off of cake, sprinkles,  and rosé
— birthday cake mimosas are here for you.

Cosmopolitan

Celebrating the Autumn Equinox

“It’s a fine day, isn’t it? Bright and cool. The harvest is nearly done, and we’ll have our

celebration soon,” he continued as he walked with the hawk on his arm. “The equinox, as

you know, when night conquers day as Gronw Pebr conquered Lleu Llaw Gyffes. We’ll

celebrate the birth of Mabon, son of Mordon the guardian of the earth. Sure there’ll be

honey cakes for certain. I’ll see you have a bit.”

Shadow Spell

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It’s easy to let time slip away, but even a long-overdue gathering can be special.

Traditional Home

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“Keeps us balanced.”

“Seems it does, and I’m thinking balance might be the thing.”

“Ostara, the equinox, the balance of day to night? Rather than the solstice?”

Dark Witch

🎇 Happy Fourth of July

Every year, the Quinns held a huge come-one, come-all picnic. Family, friends, neighbors gathered at the house, as they had since Ray and Stella's day, to eat, drink, gossip, swim in the cool water of the inlet and watch the fireworks.

Chesapeake Blue

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8 last-minute entertaining and food ideas for the Fourth of July

Last minute entertaining means all hands on deck. Lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky shares her DIY décor, games and food for the Fourth of July get everyone in the family in on the fun. She shows us how to put a patriotic spin on Twister, make American flag pizzas, set up a sparkling bubble station and more.

TODAY

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“Those some aren’t our tribe. And thinking of tribes, why don’t we gather ours for the

Fourth?”

“Fourth of what—oh. July. God, it’s nearly here.”

“We could play some ball, eat some hot dogs, watch the fireworks in the park.”

Savor the Moment

bookmaker’s sandwich

"Magee's man Finkle's here." Darcy hissed it as she

scurried into the kitchen.

Shawn glanced up from the trio of bookmaker's

sandwiches he was making. "Is he now?" 

Tears of The Moon

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Look whOt I found 😉

When I first heard the name of this sandwich I was caught up in this beautiful romance trilogy set in Ireland. The author, Nora Roberts, had mesmerized me with the green, earthy setting of the place. One of the main characters owned and operated a charming pub and “built” bookmaker’s sandwiches for his customers, often accompanied by a tall, frothy pint of Guinness stout.

ChinDeep

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Maggie drummed her fingers on a table in O'Malley's, tapped her foot, 

blew out a long breath. 

"Tim, will you give me a bookmaker's sandwich to go with this pint? 

I can't wait for Murphy all bloody after noon

on an empty stomach."

Born in Fire

Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

"I'm going to make scalloped potatoes for dinner."

Tonight and Always 

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Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees.

Taste of Home

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👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Look whOt I found 💓

Nora Roberts' Scalloped Potatoes

@ Rumble in the Kitchen

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She wouldn't trust him to carve the pork roast, which was vaguely insulting, but did so herself as she steamed asparagus. 

Brody decided not to complain, as the meat smelled incredible and he noted

there was a serving of scalloped potatoes in his immediate future.

Angels Fall

'Your taste is questionable!'

"What kind of kitchen is it 
that doesn't have any Fritos?"

"In the pantry, top shelf," Roz said from the doorway. 
"I'm surprised you'd think I'd forget your childish addiction to corn chips."

Black Rose

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'Human Dorito' Chris Evans sparks a FURIOUS 

debate on Twitter after ranking his 

favorite chip options in a snack pack

DAILYMAIL

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"You want something to eat? I want something to eat."

He turned, opened another cupboard and pulled out a bag of Doritos.

"That's not actual food."

"That's what makes it good."

Tribute

🌈 St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas 🍀

And what better day to celebrate than St. Patrick's Day?

Irish Rose 

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St. Patrick’s Day is a magical holiday and it’s becoming a popular event!

People love to have an excuse to party with the people they love!

So we decided to gather up 100 Party Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

to help you throw the luckiest party out there!

The Dating Divas

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"Fresh lemonade!" 

Ava wheeled a cart to the doorway. 

"With plenty of mint so we've got the green."

High Noon

Chicken Soup for the Soul

"Don't you get up, you poor thing. I brought you some of my chicken soup."

"Oh, Penny, that's so thoughtful!" Patty sprang up to take the flowers. "I never thought of food, 

or flowers. I never thought-"

"Of course you didn't. How could you, with so much on your mind? 

Cilla, I'm going to heat you up a bowl right now. 

My chicken soup's good for anything. Colds, flu, bumps, bruises, 

lovers' spats and rainy days."

Tribute

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When you're sick, there are few things more nourishing than a warm, savory bowl of chicken soup. Though soup recipes vary, chicken broth is a remedy for cold and flu symptoms utilized around the world; its magic is recognized almost ubiquitously.

Mother Nature Network

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He lifted a thick white mug. 

“Cup-a-Soup. Can’t taste a damn thing, but my ma always

 says you  down chicken soup for a cold. I’m downing.”

Black Hills

Appetizers Every Host Should Know

She took a sip of wine, then set the glass down to get a jar of olives out of the refrigerator. 

...

She transferred olives from bottle to a shallow dish. 

...

“This is my version of an appetizer, by the way.” She shoved the olives toward him.

The Search

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Forget mixing and mingling. A holiday snacks spread this good means everybody will be bellied up to the buffet. And with Christmas snack ideas like these, who can blame them? Cue the carols!

Taste of Home

25-Minute (or Less) Holiday Appetizers

Perfect Roast Chicken

"I know how to roast a chicken," Liv insisted, pushing the button for her floor. 

"You put it in the oven and turn it on for a couple of hours. Nothing to it."

"Please." He gave her a pained look. "It might hear you." 

He cradled the sack that held the chicken more protectively. 

"There's an art to these things, Liv. Seasoning, timing, preparation. 

If a chicken's going to give up its life for your consumption, 

the least you can do is have a little respect."

"I don't think I like the tone of this conversation." 

She glanced dubiously at his grocery bag. 

"Why don't we just send out for pizza?"

Endings and Begginings

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For the perfect roast chicken dinner every time, 

try this popular recipe from Ina Garten, 

Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

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