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Q&A with Halo & Swoon Co-Founders – José Stichbury and Sarah Lynds

Verve chats to the Co-Founders of Halo & Swoon - José Stichbury and Sarah Lynds. A new brand providing bakers tasty and healthy baking.
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This is an easy, no-bake cheesecake. The passionfruit provides a sharp, tangy flavour that cuts through the creaminess of the dessert beautifully. You can replace the passionfruit with berries if you prefer.
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Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce | Recipe

The rich flavour of gingerbread is so inviting, and the combined aromas of the spices used in this cake make it a wonderful treat any time of year. I’ve included it in this chapter because I think serving it warmed with a rich caramel sauce makes the perfect winter dessert.
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Honey & Banana Cake | Recipe

Not only a pleasure to look at, this gorgeous cake is wonderfully decadent without being too rich — and it’s actually not that difficult to make. If you want to make a three-layer cake, simply use smaller-sized tins, ideally 16–18cm.
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