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Good cups mean great times…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jumping tangents

It’s Autumn!   Whoar!  There is a colour-fest going on outside our window with casual butterflies and thistle-fairies all floating around in a sky which is way beyond blue. Surely this is much to celebrate? Yes! It is time to get out … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Encounter with the Tutu of Wonder

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jumping tangents

Just last week, a beautiful woman from Sydney came into Little Brown House. She was wearing the most marvelous pink tutu and shall henceforth be referred to as Beautiful-Tutu-Woman, such was the awe and admiration her dress inspired. Beautiful-Tutu-Woman loved … Continue reading →

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hot (cross) chocolate for our easter bunnies

Posted on April 26, 2011 by jumping tangents

since it was easter, we thought we’d share an extra special easter treat with you — the one and only little brown house hot chocolate recipe! it’s adapted from a 17th century french recipe and is super easy, super satisfying to … Continue reading →

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gâteau au chocolat (gluten-free!)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by jumping tangents

once you have cooked with schoc chocolate, we think you’ll find it really hard to cook with anything else. if you’re going for sublime, ecstasy-producing chocolate cake or drink, then you need to have schoc (trust us, we know what … Continue reading →

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how scones are a metaphor for life (or, the tale of nana taylor)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jumping tangents

on a mild march day back in 1986, a little baby was born in a beautiful seaside town. this baby was fair of face and full of charm and nana taylor, her nana of the heart, fell quickly in love … Continue reading →

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a pistoulet potage of strength

Posted on February 2, 2011 by jumping tangents

most of you already know that the secrets of pistoulet is easily one of our all-time favourite books. it’s full of recipes for potages and potions that warm you from the inside out and has the most gorgeous illustrations (like the … Continue reading →

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the BESTEST chocolate chip cookies (ever)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by jumping tangents

we have tried many a chocolate chip cookie in our lives and we have yet to find a better recipe than this one. make these cookies, share them, and prepare to be showered in love and affection. (and don’t forget … Continue reading →

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blondie bliss

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jumping tangents

we’re total dark chocolate fiends, so it took quite a lot of willpower to branch out and try a blondie instead of a brownie. (yep, you guessed it: a blondie as in a white chocolate brownie.) and, let us tell … Continue reading →

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petits sables for christmas

Posted on December 21, 2010 by jumping tangents

christmas is almost here and things are getting festive! here’s a recipe for you to enjoy as you dream of what santa’s going to bring you. petits sables 150 g flour 75 g butter, at room temperature and cut into … Continue reading →

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irresistible cinnamon rolls

Posted on September 9, 2010 by jumping tangents

these have lately been the delight of our weekends. bake them around 2pm on a sunday afternoon, go get your book and make a pot of tea while you wait to take them out of the oven, then settle yourself … Continue reading →

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