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24th June 2013 – butter icing

The miraculous mixing of fat and icing sugar, it appears in the bowl as the beaters turn. A thick, swirling, rush of delicious sweetness.

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11th June 2013 – cookies

Golden brown, glistening and fizzing with heat. The miraculous transformation of flour, fat, eggs and sugar. A sweet treat for friends and family, ready to be consumed.

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15th April 2013 – nest

Twig by twig I’ve seen it appear, fat and pendulous in the bare branches of the tree. A magpie perches on its sturdy edge, looking proud and strong. His chicks will be safe here, all Spring long.

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26th February 2013 – cake

Taken from the oven, it hisses gently. A miraculous mix of eggs, sugar and fat. The knife slides in and out cleanly. A cake for my mother, who first gave me the gift of baking.

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