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About graciesbakes

I am a 30 something baker, dog owner, runner, partner, daughter, sister, friend. I live beside the sea - which makes me happy, with my partner & 2 lovely dogs, Charlie and Dave, who keep me on my toes with their constant need for runs and chats! I love to bake, noodle in the kitchen and in the past couple of years have become fascinated with baking with natural, raw and healthy ingredients. Black Bean Brownies anyone? Drop me a line at graciesbakes@gmail.com and let me know what you would like to see on my little corner of the blogosphere.

Nóirín’s Christmas Cake

Posted on 29/10/2011

My Granny (mum’s mum) was known for her cakes. All her baking was exceptional but her Christmas cake especially was renowned for its flavour, quantity and most of all its moisture. She used the same fruit cake recipe for wedding … Continue reading →

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Sleepless In Seattle – Part One

Posted on 13/10/2011

You know I reckon that whoever wrote the film Sleepless in Seattle was obviously jet lagged. I sit here at 7am, writing this after being awake for the past hour. Like wide awake, no hope of going back to sleep … Continue reading →

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Raw Cacao Snack Bars

Posted on 09/10/2011

Mr C. and I are going travelling soon and part of that trip involves a long flight and a layover for a couple of hours in a mainly business flight airport. Now I don’t know about you but airport food … Continue reading →

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Spicy Butternut Ginger Soup

Posted on 25/09/2011

Last year when I announced I was giving up eating meat, my lovely friend, Mrs. D, for my birthday, sent me a beautiful book called Love Soup by Anna Thomas. Containing 160 vegetarian recipes, the title (rightly) suggests that the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Scones with a Cinnamon Glaze

Posted on 18/09/2011

This week has been a bit all over the place for me. Mr. C and I spent the weekend in Kerry last weekend with a gang of friends & their babies. It was wonderful to see everyone, as it was … Continue reading →

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Plum Frangipane Tart

Posted on 04/09/2011

I am in the midst of my marathon training again. The Dublin City Marathon will take place on October 31st and I plan on toeing the line with everyone else. This is the time of year that weekends are planned … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake Topped Red Velvet Tray Bake

Posted on 29/08/2011

The first time I tasted Red Velvet, I was more impressed than the vibrant red colour in contrast to the show white icing and didn’t really pay much attention to the flavour. The second time I tasted it, I was … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time – Plum Jam with Ginger and Lime

Posted on 24/08/2011

It is that time of year again. Children all around the country are enjoying the freedom of the last couple of days of holidays. They are staying up late, calling for their friends at any time of day (and night) … Continue reading →

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The Brown Hound Bakery Tour

Posted on 15/08/2011

When there was a post on the Irish Foodies facebook a couple weeks ago asking whether anyone would be interested in a visit to the Eastern Seaboard’s new bakery – The Brown Hound Bakery – I jumped at the chance. … Continue reading →

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The Beetroot Chronicles – Continued

Posted on 03/08/2011

A couple of years ago Mr.C, my lovely friend Mrs. D and her Husband took a trip to Cork. We were heading to Mr.C’s family farm for the weekend but at the time Mrs. D was a vegetarian and was … Continue reading →

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