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Masala Chai

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 - Sophie Leave a comment
A large mug of masala chai with one hand wrapped around the mug. In the background is a white plate with spices on it and a dark blue and white tea towel.

Well, based on my last post, I feel like I would have seen this coming. Last week, I deleted the Instagram account I had for this blog. Without any fan fare or much forethought I decided it was time for it to go. The main reason being that I realized (with some surprise) that IRead more

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Plums

German Plum Spelt Cake (Pflaumenkuchen mit Mürbeteig)

March 2, 2020March 12, 2020 - Sophie Leave a comment
Up close view of a German Plum Spelt Cake (Pflaumenkuchen mit Mürbeteig) with sliced almonds on top

As I sit here pondering what to write about this German Plum Spelt Cake I’m watching the cold rain drizzle down and leave little glistening orbs at the end of every needle on the pine tree outside the window. Kitty, as per usual, is tucked up beside me, hell bent on stealing my warmth. IRead more

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes - Tagged Cakes, German, Plums, Recipes

Traditional Plum Spelt Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

August 29, 2016February 14, 2019 - Sophie 6 Comments
Traditional Plum Spelt Cake | Accidental Artisan

Down the street and around the corner is our 85 year old neighbour whose prune plum tree towers above the house and all the other fruit trees sprinkled around the backyard. Mom and I headed out in the heat of the afternoon with buckets and a box to scale the tree and pick ourselves sillyRead more

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