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A classic coffee and walnut loaf cake

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Originally posted on Promenade Plantings:
I’ve been on the hunt for a perfect coffee and walnut loaf cake for some considerable time. Most of the recipes I’ve come across are for round cake tins, involve extraneous ingredients and have tons of…

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Final Charity Animation

Originally posted on RebeccaYoung:
When I had completed my animation, I remember that I wanted to place a place filter on top to add the cutout effect that I wanted to create. I tried to over lay a paper texture,…

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Carnival! The Greatest Free Show in Manchester

We probably all need a bit of cheering up at this time of year, so here’s a little colour and sunshine to brighten your day, care of our Moss Side Carnival collection. Irma Brandy (daughter of Locita Brandy) as Carnival…

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Beneath the Sea

Originally posted on this northern boy:
I recently completed a commission for Max in Canada. He’d seen an illustration I did a while ago – The Island  – and asked me for a new version. The picture below show some of…

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Paella Party

Originally posted on Square Lamb Photography:
Paella: the traditional Sunday lunch of Valencia, Spain.  It’s not a meal to be enjoyed alone, however; paella lunches typically involve the family, friends, neighbours, the neighbour’s dog and anyone else the host has…

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Something beautiful, something strange

Originally posted on From Here to There:
While walking down the street with friends, a truck’s side-view mirror hits my shoulder like a punch. It takes a second to register. The truck stops. I stop. The truck driver and I…

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Culture and fashion meet in Salvador!

Originally posted on modelicios:
On my recent trip to Salvador, I learnt a few things about the Afro -Brazilian culture and religion…..and it’s African roots. The city of Salvador, the capital of Bahia, has the largest population of African descendants,…

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Lamu Cultural Festival – of donkeys and dhows

Originally posted on The Real Kenya:
The Dhow Regatta and the donkey races  held at the Lamu Cultural Festival are very popular, drawing large crowds of eager spectators. The Festival activities take place over 4 days to showcase shared heritage…

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Grief, Pride & Hope In My Submerged City

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The stunning Maya ruins of Tulum on the Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Originally posted on Best regards from far,:
It is slightly past 8am and the sun has been up for less than one hour. The Caribbean Sea cools me down a bit as it is quite hot already and I feel…

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Lost Souls in the Northern Quarter

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Carnival

Originally posted on Life of Ryrie:
I love Carnival.  I suspect that the word ‘Carnival’ has conjured up images of feather clad women shaking their booties to a heavy samba beat and that’s why you’re nodding in agreement.  Actually, Somerset…

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