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The 30th Week: GoT Season 8 Review
I usually start preparing new posts for Casa du Duchess around 3 weeks in advance. So if you’re reading this post as soon as it’s live, I shall apologise ahead for the somewhat delayed (and also irrelevant) outburst that you are about to read. Yes, you didn’t read the title wrongly. Instead of talking about progressions today, I’m steering off from food topics and into my dissatisfaction with the last 2 seasons of GoT. Hey, it’s my blog after all – it’s not like there are thousands of you waiting for a new recipe this week. (gosh, if you are here for that, THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU!) I…
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Carrot Cupcakes w Cream Cheese Frosting
The Duchess has been a little quiet lately from family visits, work trips, Easter holidays, birthday celebrations and the first ever sunny weekend here in the UK – staying at home was not an option! I know I’ve slackened off as the past month has been pretty busy and too disruptive to my normal schedule. But I’m back, and I’ve got pretty exciting news! First of all, I’ve updated Casa du Duchess’ About page. It took me awhile to realise that I have not officially introduced the (real) Duchess to you guys. To your not-so-surprising surprise, no, I am not referring to myself when I mention the Duchess. And yes,…
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The Third Month
Today, I need to talk. I don’t quite know which direction am I heading with this post (or this blog) but hear me out. If not, jump down to skip this ‘losing-my-mind’ monologue. “Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” ― Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers: The Story of Success Being a self-taught home baker is not easy, especially when you are a perfectionist AND technical to the core. My mind stays very active through the night because I am reading into every minor detail. It seems clear to me that the more you learn about baking, the more baking knowledge there is…
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Watch This Space!
SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING !
