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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.

Highlights Food Blogger Connect: Four ladies at a conference table in conversation, there are snacks and drinks on the table and a black tablecloth. The background is white and brightly lit.

Highlights Food Blogger Connect 2010

Ten days’ holiday, three days at Food Blogger Connect and it feels like a life time away from the blog.…

Canteen at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Kelvedon Hatch

Secret Nuclear Bunker Kelvedon Hatch – Canteen and Tour

The Secret Nuclear Bunker Kelvedon Hatch is signposted by brown tourist roadsigns in Ongar, Essex. These days…

A hand reaches in to choose from a plate of colourful mini cupcakes

Food Blogger Connect 2009

Unless you count the time I pretended to be busy with a fax machine behind Jeremy Kyle in his Central News rep…

Biscuit Illustration reminiscent of a Jammie Dodger

Scandi Kitchen Food Photography Class

Scandi Kitchen is a lovely Swedish cafe a few steps from Oxford Circus. It’s where I went for a one-off…

Sarah Trivuncic, writer of Maison Cupcake meeting Nigella Lawson at the Nigella Express book signing event at John Lewis Oxford Street 2009

Nigella Book Signing – Dumbstruck

Most of my friends will know that I am a huge fan of Nigella Lawson.  I used to read her cookery columns for V…

A street party scene with bunting and a cake saying The Big Lunch in foreground on a pink cake stand. Photo copyright Sarah Trivuncic 2009, all rights reserved, no reproduction without permission.

Big Lunch Day Has Arrived

Today is the day when things finally came together.  Although I had been up early helping make sure cars were…

Biscuit Illustration reminiscent of a Jammie Dodger

Kylie Minogue looks sexy in a pink tutu and stilettos

Ok so I might get in trouble for this.  I don’t have copyright for this photograph obviously but I reall…

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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

Five Ingredient Fish Pie Family Food Hack - you won't believe how easy this fish pie is to make from a quick five minute assembly of several frozen food products - an easy time saving idea for family meal planning that will leave you hands free whilst you help with the kids homework!

Fish Pie with Freezer Ingredients

Fish pie that's easy to assemble with just five ingredients. This family favourite recipe will leave … [Read ...] about Fish Pie with Freezer Ingredients

Golden bread and butter pudding in glass dish and in soft focus background are shown a blue and white striped jug and some stacked pastel pink and blue bowls.

Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding

Marmalade bread and butter pudding isn't just for Paddington, it's an easy comforting winter pudding … [Read ...] about Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding

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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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