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A Mini Blog Break and Hello World Cup!

June 12, 2014

We’re very close to welcoming baby number three, so it seems an appropriate time to thank you for all your lovely comments of support, particularly on May’s Simple and in Season round up and more generally on social media. The blog may seem a bit quiet, but I’ll still be keeping up with a few freelance commissions. This week has also been an especially exciting week for new opportunities, so I’ll definitely be back soon to keep you up to date.Β In the meantime, the World Cup in Brazil kicks off today. I’ve been experimenting with these Croatian Mini Doughnuts, called Fritule (or boozy doughnuts as JamieOliver.com named them!) I hope you have time to pop over to have a read of my post and hopefully be inspired to try them over the weekend. Keep an eye on my feed, too, for recipes from Russia and Bosnia over the coming weeks.

Croatian Fritule
Croatian Fritule for JamieOliver.com

Let me know what you are snacking on as the Summer of Sport picks up momentum – I’m looking forward to strawberries and cream and a nice drink of Pimm’s for Wimbledon!

Other ‘Sporting Snacks’ you might like –

3 Quick Cheese Snacks for the Good Food Channel

No Churn Ice CreamΒ  (White Chocolate and Blackberry)

Salted Caramel Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

And not forgetting Dad on Father’s Day!

The Big Daddy Salted Caramel Fudge Cake

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About Ren

Ren Behan is a British-born food writer of Polish descent. She is a mum to three young children (13, 10 and 5) and spends lots of time with them in the kitchen. Ren writes about seasonal, family-friendly food on her blog www.renbehan.com. She also contributes recipes and articles to online and print food publications, such as Food52.com, GreatBritishChefs.com, Huff Post Food and JamieOliver.com. She holds a Diploma in Food Journalism with Distinction and has completed a Food Styling course at Leiths School of Food and Wine.

Ren’s cookbook, Wild Honey and Rye: Modern Polish Recipes, draws upon her Polish heritage and regular travels to Poland.

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  1. Pamela says

    May 15, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    Loved this recipe, thanks a lot for sharing.

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  2. Ciara (@My Fussy Eater) says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I’ve just discovered your blog and its fantastic! I’m looking forward to searching through the recipes. Congratulations on the birth of your son. x

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  3. Mollie at Yumbles says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Congratulations on the new arrival, Ren!

    Those doughnuts look divine- will be looking out for some French Tour de France-inspired recipes soon too πŸ™‚

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  4. Extra Virgin says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Delicious! Why not using some extravirgin olive oil flavoured with orange?

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  5. Deena Kakaya says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    swooning over those pillows of donuts! gorgeous. I wish you lots of sleep and hope the gushes of love are keeping you fresh. I am looking forward to seeing you and tiny one soon x

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  6. Janice says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Congratulation on the birth of your son, Ren. Enjoy your blogging break. I’m sure he will enjoy doughnuts when he is a little older πŸ˜‰

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  7. Fiona Maclean says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I love the look of those little doughnuts, though I don’t remember trying them in Croatia (maybe I was in the wrong part?)

    Best of luck to you with the bump!

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  8. kellie@foodtoglow says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Best wishes for an ‘easy’ birth, and lots of rest and help over the coming weeks. You deserve it. Lovely donuts too!

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  9. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Impressed that you are still blogging now. And will be waiting for photo’s of the new one.

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  10. Janie says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Good luck Ren! Desperately awaiting photos of number 3 πŸ™‚
    Janie x

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  11. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Best wishes for the new baby Ren, and I look forward to some photos!

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  12. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Loving those little donuts, but loving the thought of that wee baby more! Good luck xxx

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  13. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Good luck Ren, I can’t wait to hear all about your new baby when it arrives! This is a great time of year for a new born, I have two summer born daughters and I remember spending lots of time in the garden and the park and outside cafes drinking coffee to keep me awake!

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  14. Gary says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Best of luck Ren!

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  15. Stuart Vettese says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    All the best with the baby when it arrives Ren. The Fritule looks delicious!

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      August 10, 2014 at 11:57 am

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  16. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Wishing you a speedy, smooth delivery. Can’t wait to “meet” #3!

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  17. Katie says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Hope bubba #3 makes an appearance soon lovely lady. In the meantime take it easy and get those World Cup snacks in πŸ™‚

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    • Arman says

      August 10, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      My wife and I have been very blessed in our lives. We have also lived thrguoh very tight times ( I. E., blood donations.) We have always felt the love if others. Many times, we picked up the bill for another at a resturant. Other times we paid for another’s groceries. Another time we put together a baby shower for a lady we never met who left an abusive home. Instead of money, we gave a man in the rain a sleeping bag, a coat, and accessories along with a gift card for a meal at Denny’s. When my wife ad I ran into financial issues, we were blessed by people who remained anonymous with a $500 gift card twice. We always asked why. We had a very hard time accepting. Why us? LovePay it forward It will come back when needed

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  18. Urvashi@BotanicalBaker says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Best of luck Ren! If you crave curry, give me a shout. I’m not too far from you xx

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  19. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Thinking of you this week Ren… can’t wait to see baby no 3!

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  20. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Hope the delivery goes smoothly and good luck with the sleepless nights. By nr 3 you must already be a pro!

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  21. Sylvia says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Good luck Ren! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for safe and quick arrival πŸ™‚

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  22. Louisa Foti says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Wishing you all the best for the next few weeks Ren, and try and get some rest before baby makes their appearance! Good luck lovely, so excited for you xx

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  23. Nayna Kanabar says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Best wishes for the arrival of your new addition. I look forward to your return once you have settled with new baby. Excited for you.

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  24. Charlotte @charlottekdiary says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Wishing you all the very best over the coming days and weeks Ren x

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  25. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Sending my best wishes for everything with the new baby πŸ™‚

    Those doughnuts look delicious too.

    Reply

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