Sugar Time

If you want something decadent, then lash out here. A flaky crust filled with rich chocolate pudding and topped with lashings of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this could definitely not for those that don't like something very sweet.

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Stonesoup have lots of simple, elegant recipes on their blog, which we do enjoy. As the weather gets hotter, our temprament for complicated recipes does seem to lessen. And as a bonus, Stonesoup is Australian so no need for conversions here...

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Gingerbread men are delicious. So any excuse to make them really, including Christmas is a winner.

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101 Cookbooks never fails to delight. This recipe looks like a cracker. As always, handy little tips and tricks that help to make sure crappy bakers like myself have their hand held.

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O Pistachio is a great little food blog as most of the recipes we find simple and accessible. Take this little Strawberry Galette, lots of little hints, not too may ingredients, easy to follow instructions. What more can we ask for our Sugar Time post? Of course she does make her pastry by hand - you can throw it in a food processor if you like...

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We all need to have more reasons to take an afternoon break each day, and sit about with friends or colleagues, and sip a cup of tea and indulge in a piece of cake.

Lucky for us at Distillate we have an amazing German bakery close by with slabs of sour cherry cheesecake, flourless chocolate cakes and another French Patisserie near that with the best almond and pear tarts I've ever had.

Okay seriously, in searching for today's Sugar Time, I just found a pho recipe titled 'Pho Shizzle'...

Anyhow, these Triple Chocolate Espresso Bean Cookies I could fall over and die for. As normal, 101 cookbooks supply a fabulous selection of hints and tricks for making a better cookie.

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