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HIT THAT
SWEET SPOT
Something Sweet ...
For when only something sweet will hit the spot​​​​​​​​
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SOMETHING SWEET ...
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Whether you're after something chocolatey, fruity, creamy, buttery or gloriously sticky, sometimes there really is only one answer. Something sweet.
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From simple bakes and comforting puddings to cakes worth celebrating and little treats that mysteriously disappear before anyone else gets a look in, you'll find plenty here to satisfy a sweet tooth.
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Tips & Suggestions
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Don't wait for a special occasion. A Tuesday afternoon is perfectly good enough reason for cake.
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Let the seasons do some of the work. Ripe fruit, berries, apples, plums and pears can turn a simple pudding into something rather lovely without needing much fuss.
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Keep good chocolate in the cupboard. You never know when a chocolate emergency might strike.
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Embrace the wonky bits. A cake that leans slightly, a crumble with an enthusiastic topping or a tart that's not quite symmetrical is still homemade — and probably still delicious.
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Make friends with your freezer. Many cakes, bakes, fruit curds and desserts can be frozen, which means making a little extra now can save you a lot of effort later.
Jo's Kitchen Note ...
I don't think sweet things need to be complicated to be special.
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Sometimes it's a beautifully decorated cake, and sometimes it's warm fruit with a spoonful of cream. Sometimes there's a recipe involved and sometimes something simply needs using up and turns into pudding.
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And I've always thought there's something rather lovely about putting a homemade cake on the table and watching everyone suddenly find a reason to come into the kitchen.
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Although if you've made something chocolate, you might want to hide a piece for yourself first.
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