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A behind-the-scenes journal from Maison Cupcake, sharing stories, events, and classes attended, featuring articles beyond my recipes or France sections.

Sausages with mango chutney and greek yogurt dip

Making Christmas Party Food at Leith’s

Going out for the night to make your own dinner isn’t something you’d normally do but that’s…

Prepped for Christmas at Fortnum and Mason

Mystified by which books to give for Christmas? Don’t want to resort to the latest Jamie offering? (Grea…

Miele Kitchen Christmas Gifts Class

Ideas for home made Christmas gifts; preserving fruit in alcohol; flavoured oils and vinegars, chocolate truff…

Croquembouche Baking Mad Pilot

Four ladies making croquembouche in front of a TV film crew.

Peggy Porschen Academy March 2011: Sarah Trivuncic (left) writer of Maison Cupcake with Peggy Porschen (right)

Peggy Porschen Academy: Making Beautiful 2 Tier Wedding Cakes

Peggy Porschen Academy review of course decorating two tier wedding cakes covered in flowers

Pink Ruffle Cake at Peggy Porschen Parlour Belgravia

Peggy Porschen Parlour Belgravia

This is officially Peggy Porschen week on Maison Cupcake and first we are visiting the Peggy Porschen Parlour.…

Vanessa Kimbell Cake Pops on BBC Radio

After our recent mixer-off challenge on Vanessa Kimbell's BBC Northampton radio show, we pre-recorded a cake p…

Koek-ery school: my stint in a South African restaurant

Somewhere in a parallel universe, a sensible career choice led to me being decked out in chef’s whites,…

Raymond Blanc Cookery School Tutors

Raymond Blanc Cookery School, Le Manoir

This post is part 5 in my series of 6 about Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s Oxfordshire hotel and…

Pear Tart at Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Le Manoir

Raymond Blanc Cookery School Patisserie Course

After a hiatus caused by each of my family getting flu in turn, this post is part 4 in my series about Le Mano…

Vanessa Kimbell BBC Northampton

A quick mention today to let you know about my first ever radio appearance yesterday on Vanessa Kimbell‘…

Eat Pray Love Menu with Ms Marmite Lover

Long haul travel is not my thing so the likelihood of me visiting Indian or Bali is remote, less still to go t…

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Roast tomato and red pepper soup topped with basil oil and shaved grana padano cheese served in pattern light blue bowls, smaller white dishes of the toppings are to the side.

Roast Tomato and Pepper Soup

This roast tomato and pepper soup has a garlicky kick and can be served with basil oil, grated Grana … [Read ...] about Roast Tomato and Pepper Soup

Make this warming savoury apple soup from soya beans and bramley cooking apples - it's savoury not sweet

Edamame Bean Soup with Apple and Bacon

Easy edamame bean soup with apple and bacon. Quick to make with a power blender, recipe commissioned … [Read ...] about Edamame Bean Soup with Apple and Bacon

Crockpot beef on the bone stew slow cooker recipe served in white bowl with potatoes, carrots, onions and gravy.

Slow Cooker Beef on the Bone – 4 Hour Easy Crockpot Stew

Slow cooker beef bones stew is a low effort family dinner. Satisfying enough for a Sunday lunch but … [Read ...] about Slow Cooker Beef on the Bone – 4 Hour Easy Crockpot Stew

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Spicy Pork Pancakes with Rhubarb Recipe

Spicy Pork Pancakes With Rhubarb

This delicious savoury mince filling tastes fantastic in Spicy Pork Pancakes with Rhubarb. This … [Read More...] about Spicy Pork Pancakes With Rhubarb

Casserole dish of richly coloured leftover lamb curry with mushrooms.

Leftover Lamb Curry with Mushrooms

Using up cooked meat and vegetables to make leftover lamb curry comes naturally to us. This is a … [Read More...] about Leftover Lamb Curry with Mushrooms

Cold Chicken Noodle Salad

Cold Chicken Noodle Salad

Using up cold meat in a chicken noodle salad is a quick light lunch using various ingredients from … [Read More...] about Cold Chicken Noodle Salad

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I’m Sarah, a recipe writer sharing thrifty everyday dinners with a touch of French inspiration. I founded Maison Cupcake in 2009 and love creating dishes that are affordable, comforting and achievable. Thanks for visiting!

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