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    Raspberry crumble slice

    I visited Austria many times with my parents as I grew up very close to the Austrian border. This recipe it’s my version of a Linzer torte, from the Austrian city of Linz, a delicious jam tart with a soft and fragrant pastry. It brings me memory of coffee shops and patisseries, coffee served with whipped cream and thick slices of cake. Enjoy it!

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    Tea loaf or Bara Brith

    Since I moved in this country I learn the reassuring power of a cup of tea and a slice of this tea loaf is the perfect accompaniment. This recipe create a moist fruit loaf with plump dried fruit as they are soaked in tea overnight. Although it is a fat free recipe, it is usually served with a thick layer of butter. Enjoy!

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    Celebrating 15 years!

    Fifteen years ago we booked five no return tickets to Scotland, and for my family and me, this was the best decision ever.When I moved in this country the first thing that struck me was the wind, a constant companion that keeps the air clean, makes the weather extremely changeable and most of all bring you smells from far away.For the past 15 years, I lived in Perth and Kinross, and the wind used to smell of mountain, woodlands and, sometimes, snow. It reminded me of my childhood in the dolomites that I spent skiing and hiking with my family and friends. Now that I moved to Midlothian, the wind…