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BELGIAN BAKES

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DARK RYE AND HONEY CAKE

Regula Ysewijn

For her latest book, food historian Regula Ysew ijn is returning to her roots. Born and raised in Antwerp, Ysew ijn has compiled a love letter to the baked goods of the Low Countries, exploring Belgium, the Netherlands and Lu xembourg via breads, cakes, waffles, tarts, pancakes, pretzels, fritters and pies.

Festive periods such as Lent, Christmas and St Martin’s

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