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Two More Delicious Treats

Two more treats from the local bakery/patisserie.The first is a a thick sponge with a creamy lemon flavoured interior.It had quite a sharp zesty,refreshing taste despite its somewhat bland appearance.Topped with a couple of raspberries and a sliver of... ...full story at Porcelain Monkey

from Porcelain Monkey on Mon, Sep 01 2008

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