Category Archives: Bakewell Tart

Oh no…he’s going to be political!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Food,Photography & France

Oh no, he’s not! There is little point in continuing with the pantomime refrain as any political convictions that I have, have had or might have in the future are invariably based on emotions rather than political nous ( I’m sure that nous … Continue reading →

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Bakewell Crumpet…..*

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Food,Photography & France

Like a latter day Canute I do my best to keep the incoming tide of mortality at bay. Whilst the noble king was demonstrating that he did not have supernatural powers this Canute  has decided that the solution is to bury … Continue reading →

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A cake named Joan …

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Food,Photography & France

Bakewell is to be found in Derbyshire as well as in the name of a celebrated jam filled, almond flavoured confection but, for me, Bakewell will forever be associated with crumpets. Joan Bakewell is an English journalist,  television presenter and Labour Party … Continue reading →

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Gold,Frankincense and what the f…k is that….

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Food,Photography & France

Glacé cherries and Christmas decorations have something in common apart from looking cheap and cheerful. Their communion is that they both offer much more than they can ever deliver in that they depend on a thin veneer of cosmetic attraction … Continue reading →

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