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PYO in Buckinghamshire (and a Strawberry & Raspberry Tart)

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Ever since reading a post on Love Taza about strawberry picking, I've been dreaming about visiting a PYO (Pick Your Own) farm here in England. Luckily my friends Sam and Hannah knew exactly the right place: Peterley Manor in Buckinghamshire. I planned...

Torta Tricolore - Fruit Tart

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In a few hours, the Euro Cup 2012 final between Italy and Spain will kick off. To show support to my national team and my country (and also treat my friend to a special dessert tonight), I have made a Torta Tricolore! It's a tart with custard cream and...

Raspberry Tart

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A few weeks ago I was invited to a friends' dinner party, so I offered to bring a cake. I really felt like making a jam tart, "crostata" as we call it in Italian. I searched my favourite food blogs and found a simple recipe on Smitten Kitchen. I bought...