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Recent posts

Small Win #33: A nourishing bowl of daal

What we can all learn from Indian cooking (+ the chemistry that backs it up)

Dec 13, 2025 • Alexina

SW+: THE SWEET SIDE OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas baking 101. A largely traditional take!!

Nov 29, 2025

The Small Wins actually helpful gift guide: 2025 addendum

It's that time!

Nov 23, 2025 • Alexina

Small Win #32: The sticky toffee pudding that won over M&S

I'm proud of this one.

Nov 15, 2025 • Alexina

101s

SW+: THE SWEET SIDE OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas baking 101. A largely traditional take!!

Nov 29, 2025

SW+: SLOW BURNERS

Slow cooking 101 -- food that's worth taking your time over.

Nov 2, 2025 • Alexina

A BBQ 101 special with Helen Graves!!

Aug 17, 2025 • Alexina and Flavour Nuggets

SW+: NOT JUST FOR FRIDAYS

Fish 101 from a former fishmonger (it's me).

Jun 22, 2025 • Alexina

SW+: THE QUEEN'S SPONGE

Victoria sponge 101 -- it's the way that you do it.

May 11, 2025 • Alexina

extra wins

If you're going to Marseilles

Where to stay, what to eat + what’s not worth the hype

Jul 20, 2025 • Alexina

My favourite brownies, ever

You'll Love This (no, really). Viral brownie recipe with malt, browned butter and chocolate chips.

May 24, 2025 • Alexina

The art of following a recipe

Recipes: gospel or guideline?

Apr 26, 2025 • Alexina

Extra Win: A good night's sleep

Wellness, somewhat deinfluenced. Part one of five.

Jan 11, 2025 • Alexina

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