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Tag Archives: Harry Potter
Treacle tart
I made my first treacle tart for my Potter Picnic Party. I made it because it’s Harry’s favourite. I couldn’t, therefore not have it at my party. But I have to tell you, I was quite sceptical about the whole … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert
Tagged British food, children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, tart
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My Potter Picnic Party
Last month, I had a birthday. It was a fabulously random birthday, it certainly didn’t end in a big zero. I’ve had a pretty tough couple of years. I have an acquired neurological disease that is chronic and disabling. My … Continue reading
Posted in Summer, Thoughts
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, picnic
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Pumpkin pasties
I’ve been working on this recipe for a year or so now. It’s part of my pages to plate project, bringing to life the food of my favourite children’s books. Pumpkin pasties are, of course, from Harry Potter. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Lunch, Snack
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, vegan option, vegetables, vegetarian
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Pumpkin Juice
In the world of witchcraft and wizardry, pumpkin juice seems to fill the same role orange juice does in the muggle world. It is served at breakfast, lunch, a feast or any other occasion. In the Chamber of Secrets, when … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Drinks
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, vegetables, vegetarian
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Chicken and ham pie
“Harry listened rather than talked as he helped himself to chicken and ham pie, boiled potatoes, and salad.” – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire This recipe is one of my ‘pages to plate’ projects. At the beginning of … Continue reading
Posted in Lunch
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, picnic, pies, pork, poultry
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Butterbeer
I’ve begun a journey creating food from my favourite children’s literature. With a little inspiration from my friend over at Passionate Life Kitchen, I’m calling this journey: From pages to plate. Today I tried my hand at butterbeer. Butterbeer is … Continue reading
Chicken and ham pie
I made ham stock with the Christmas ham bone. I thought about making my yummy bright green pea and ham soup, but there wasn’t much ham meat to come off the bone. I’ve been rereading Harry Potter over the summer. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, left overs, Pages to plate, pies
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