LONDON Cheesecake CLASSIC BRITISH pastry
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- The London Cheesecake, despite its name, is not a cheesecake in the traditional sense, nor does it have roots in London specifically. Its history is somewhat elusive, but it is a beloved British bakery item that has been enjoyed for decades.
The name "London Cheesecake" is somewhat misleading. It does not contain any cheese, nor is it uniquely associated with London. The name likely arose from its popularity in London bakeries and its distinctive layered look, reminiscent of a cheesecake's layered appearance.
The London Cheesecake is a classic item found in British bakeries. It is part of the broader tradition of British pastries that include items like Eccles cakes, Bakewell tarts, and Chelsea buns. These pastries are known for their simplicity, use of readily available ingredients, and satisfying flavours.
The traditional London Cheesecake consists of puff pastry layers filled with frangipane (an almond-flavored filling), a blob of jam, and is topped with icing and young coconut however desiccated coconut, seems to have crept in. The combination of flaky pastry, sweet frangipane, fruity jam, and coconut creates a delightful texture and taste experience.
While the exact origins are unclear, the London Cheesecake has been a staple in British bakeries for many years. It was particularly popular during the mid-20th century, a time when bakery items were a common treat for families.
Today, the London Cheesecake is still enjoyed in bakeries across the UK. It represents a nostalgic taste of traditional British baking and continues to be a favorite among those who remember it from their childhood.
The London Cheesecake holds a place of fond nostalgia for many Britons who remember buying it from local bakeries or enjoying it as a treat at home.
It is part of the rich tradition of British baking, showcasing the use of simple ingredients to create delicious and satisfying pastries.
While the classic version is well-known, there may be slight variations in the recipe depending on the bakery or region.
In summary, the London Cheesecake is a beloved British pastry with a somewhat misleading name. Its history is tied to the tradition of British baking, and it remains a nostalgic favourite for many who enjoy its unique combination of flavours and textures.
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Ingredients:
For the Pastry Base:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (or shortcrust pastry if preferred) cut into 4 squares 4 x 4 ½ inch
For the Frangipane Filling:
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons raspberry jam (or your preferred flavor)
- 100 grams desiccated coconut
- 100 grams icing sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- Optional: a few drops of vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 190°C (380°F).
Air fryer 180°C (360°F).
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I don't think I've ever seen a better pastry ever
Thank you very much! Best, Rik
This made my day seeing these as the recipe for today! I haven't seen these in decades. I'm now 60, grew up in London and these were a common self item in high street bakers. I adored the little spongey bit in the centre with the coconut strand icing top. Divine. I always knew these as 'cheesecakes', never 'London cheesecakes', and we didn't have a cherry on top so this is a nice addition - I adore glace cherries and would always steal these out of my old nan's cupboard back in the day - the spanking I got for doing that was so worth it!
Worth it for sure! Thank you. Best, Rik
I don't remember them as London Cheesecakes either, but where I live now that's what they are known as. Maybe because we lived in London, you and I. ❤ XXX
@@cajsheen2594 I think so too @cajsheen2594. I think that as they pretty much disappeared from bakers shelves as a cake staple, becoming more of a rare item to find, it could be that people identified them as a London treat given they were once so commonly found ❤
@@Herbie-Went-Bananas-Then-Split well, I can tell you this, those baked at The Crusty Loaf in Tiptree are wonderful! Sadly, I can't often get there. XXX
Same here.. Cheesecakes..
I haven’t had one of those since school, 40 odd years ago Lovely.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Created by someone with an eye for delightful pastry and named by someone with a sense of humor!
Well said! Thank you. Best, Rik
So sad to see those three sitting there all alone.🤣
I would have gladly shared. Thank you. Best, Rik
I just had a thought, desicated coconut could be immersed in covonut milk to soften it. I remember when we lived in Singapore as a child buying 10 cents of coconut ground from a fresh coconut, it was delicious
It would definitely go soft. Thank you. Best, Rik
I remember back in the mid 60s, when I worked in Kingston-upon-Thames, going to the local bakers and buying one of these daily to go with my coffee - boy, they were absolutely amazing - as yours look Rik. Thankyou for posting this, wonderful memories. x
Thank you for sharing. Great memories. Thank you. Best, Rik
My Nan bought them for me in Kingston in the 50’s but I remember them being round. I loved them!
Hi Rik, It is nice to see you do these older recipes, with your unique touch, my mouth was watering at the end, definitely making these, Thanks.
I love the old recipes, cant get enough of them. Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh come on Rik! All my favourites, lovely frangipani, flaky pastry, jam, icing and a cherry! Fabulous! 😊
Thank you. Best, Rik
"Chuck in two eggs" I'm leaving the cherry on! Superb, Rik! We got rain in this dry dust bowl in Phoenix, Arizona...It's bloody muggy. We need it! 😎🌵🌴
its 33 degrees here and its 20.25 hrs. Hope it rains here. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you so so much for making this. It means the world to me. Happy memories. In the early seventies as a kid, i used to do Penny for the Guy next to a bakers in Edmonton, London. As soon as I made enough money, I'd always get one of these. And if i made enough I'd get a slice of bread pudding too! Its crazy how one thing can make someone so happy!
Cheers mate.
You are very welcome, mate. Thanks for sharing, great memories. Thank you. Best, Rik
The cherry on top just makes it look so good!
I agree! Thank you. Best, Rik
These used to be round and baked in foil cases when I worked in a bakery in 1970. That was in Brighton.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik
Sounds more like a “Bakewell tart” being round 🤔 my mum who was from the east end, used to make these without the cherry, hers were often round and she called them “birds nests” to us kids.
She passed away a couple of weeks ago at 94yo and I’m the only one in the family that knows how to make her Bakewell tarts & Birds nests.
@@TaraVixen Definitely had coconut on the top, so different to bakewell tarts. They were called cheesecakes, although not prefaced with London, as I recall.
@@TaraVixen Cherish, Make sure you keep the recipe alive. Everyday recipes are leaving us. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thanks, going to spoil my Grand Children with this cheese cake. Keep on going, we Love all Your Receipts. Greetings from South Africa, stay safe.
Thank you. Love to SA. Best, Rik
😋 Wow, Rik, this is a blast from the past for me. I’ve never seen these outside London where I used to buy them 50 years ago when visiting my Aunt, then when I went home I made my own version. Great recipe, as always. Thank you. 😋
Thank you for sharing, great memories. Thank you. Best, Rik
Almost bakewell tart and no cheese! I love it.
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Yes very similar to make as well!
Worm Cakes!! ❤😋 When I was growing up, the Belgian Buns had a cherry on top, but worm cakes didn't.
Ha ha ha I made worm cakes/dirt cakes the other day they are scheduled already. Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh this channel just gets better every day!!!! I absolutely love these, and you can't get them anywhere fresh - as in a proper bakery- not where I live anyway!!!! My dad used to bring these in once a week as a treat, I used to cut mine into sections and eke it out over the week 😅😅 These are a must make. Thanks Rik 🎉🎉
Thank you very much! If you can think of any oldies I would love to know. I will try my best to keep them alive on this channel. Thank you. Best, Rik
@BackyardChef Hey Rik what about bath buns and Banbury cakes? Might be too fiddly but great memories!!!
The grandchildren will love this.
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AWESOME, as usual. Another refreshing, picnic/party friendly, classy, delicious recipe!!! Thank you again, Rik!!!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik these London cheesecake look ace. It’s my birthday at the weekend and guess what I’m making you guessed it London cheesecake 👍👍
Happy Birthday, David very best wishes. Thank you. Best, Rik
Happy birthday 🎉
Hi Rik. Great recipe today! Some shopping now necessary and will make these tomorrow. Being a Londoner living in France for 19 years now, I'd truely forgotten them, they were always a treat as a youngster back in the 50's. Thank you.
It sounds like there are only a couple of bakers left making them - what a shame! Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank God, for ready made puff pastry. All these delicious little treats that wouldn't get made if you had to make the puff yourself. You're spot on about the coconut, but as you know, in the UK we'll be stuck with desiccated. I wonder if it could be rehydrated with some tinned coconut water, still wouldn't be as good as fresh, but probably better than desiccated. Cheers, Rik.
You are so welcome! It must be available somewhere, apparently Greggs use it on their version, in London. Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh my oh my oh my, such a simple dessert but sooooo good
You keep smashing these recipes rik, nothing better that watching someone as happy & jolly as you are doing something you love.
Fantastic fan base you got rilk and well deserved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much. Yes there are some fantastic folks on here, like you! I appreciate everyone of you. Very much! I love the suggestions and hearing the memories. Thank you. Best, Rik
Takes me back to my childhood in Isleworth on the Thames, family bringing home a bag of coconut cheese cakes, we kids loved them.
Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik
I've never seen a cheesecake like this. It looks phenomenal!
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Wow!! Childhood memories.
I don't think I have seen those for about 70 years. When we were young that is what we called cheesecake. When I got older and people talked about the cheesecakes we know today I couldn't understand what they meant.
Thanks for the memories Rik
You are very welcome, Carol. Thank you. Best, Rik
Dessert + Homemade = automatically good no matter what it is. I've never heard of these, they look delicious. Raspberry (my favorite jam), with a fresh raspberry "cherry". My mind is racing on all the different flavors one might add to that icing. These are great, thank Rik.
Thank you. An oldie of a recipe. Best, Rik
My mouth is watering. The recipe looks easy enough that a non-baker can make them. I enjoyed your write-up in the description box!😊
Thank you. Best, Rik
It looks so simple but what a fantastic looking result.
Its on the to do list for today.
Keep em coming Ric, corned beef hash with fried egg went down a bomb yesterday.
Thank you so much 🇺🇸🇬🇧😁
Thank you. Best, Rik
I’ve never heard of London Cheesecake before but these look lovely and I’m pretty sure my marzipan loving niece would love these. I’ll have to make sure I have some gluten free pastry for the next time I see her 😊
Sounds like a plan. Thank you. Best, Rik
You have found another iv not heard of Rik but it looks very tasty thank you for sharing your unique way of doing them , Amanda xx
You are so welcome. If you have any suggestions give me a shout - I will dig out the oldies. Thank you. Best, Rik
Hurray! Puff pastry! Yummy.
Thank you. Best, Rik
I'd not heard of a "London Cheesecake" - I really feel I've been missing out!! The closest from my childhood in Western Australia, was the delicious "Napoleon" slice, with a layer of short pastry, spread with red jam, then Frangipane sponge, then be-jammed short pastry again, topped with Pink Icing which had a red and a green piped diagonal stripe.
Another family favourite was the "Dutch Cake" - nothing like the over-iced YT offerings, but a flakey pastry shell + a thin layer of plum jam, with a yummy spiced walnut cake mix inside, and pastry lattice on top and glazed with icing. Also DELISH!! Am so enjoying your channel, Rik, for both memories and ideas. Cheers! 🤩 RjB
Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik
Chef, always pleased to see and hear you 😍
So nice of you. Nice to see you here. Thank you. Best, Rik
This is precious, thank you.
It is indeed, Janice. Recipes are dying out. I know this is my way, worth making though. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you, chef. I love London cheesecake. Can’t find coconut strands anywhere so using fresh coconut is the way to go. 😋
If you're in the UK, search Chelmsford Wholefoods Thread Coconut. Btw, I have no association with them.
Thank you. Best, Rik
@@bijou2 Thank you!!!!!
Only one bakery I know left in London that still makes them
Don't Greggs still make them? And I've seen them on sale in Aldi.
Wow! Nearly lost forever. Thank you. Best, Rik
@supergran1000 I've bought them from aldi, not very good. But I was referring to proper bakery shops.
@@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns I know what you mean. Do you regard Greggs as a real bakery? I'm afraid I don't, but I have seen them sold in Greggs here in the SE.
@@supergran1000 I agree Greggs is not a real bakery
Love the almond filling! What a lovely pastry. 😋😋😋. Lip smacking!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Takes me back many moons ago, Chef. My grandma worked in a bakery and whenever we would get cream puffs, she would fill them until they almost burst! Thanks for all the good memories, Rik. Catch you in your next yummy video 💖
Thank you. Best, Rik
Hello Rik I've got a lot to catch up on, cor blige I remember these as a kid. In the fifties I had never heard of cheesecake as such this is the only cheesecake I knew of back then, maybe posh people did though, in those days😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 these are amazing Rik.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Wow amazing. I am going to try these. My favourite cake ever. When I was young the baker used to come to the door with an assortment of cakes in a huge basket. Cheesecakes were our first choice. Absolutely delicious. Unfortunately can’t buy them anymore. I did ask my local baker about 6 months ago to make some. They were not the same. In fact the base was not puff pastry and tasted greasy more like a croissant 😢 The frangipani was not nice and the pastry base was far too thin. They also toasted the coconut, uggh. Needless to say never asked them again. I am so pleased you have made these and only hope mine come out like yours. Thank you
Wow, you got this. Thanks for sharing, loved reading. Thank you. Best, Rik
Wow. They really look delicious. I've never heard of them. I love flangipan. Thanks for sharing, Rik.
You are very welcome. Thank you. Best, Rik
This looks so good! 😊
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Never heard of this before.
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For a cheese-less cheesecake, that looks amazing! Before watching, I was trying to figure out where the cream cheese was (probably my NY bias, as we have world famous NY [Brooklyn, really] cheesecake here). I was wondering whether the topping was fresh coconut, extruded icing, or extruded cream cheese. (Coconut made more sense....but, still, where's the cheese?) Turns out, it doesnt need it. And your tidy version has to be the perfect iteration of this dish. To me, that is the absolute proper proportion of filling to puff pastry. I'd so love a bite of one right now! Well done, Rik!
Thank you. Best, Rik
That is a beautiful combination of sweetness, and so easy to do....I will be making this very soon...thanks Rik...
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Cherry on for sure!!! Looks fantastic!
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I have never even heard of these, but I am making them tomorrow. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
That looks absolutely delicious,
An old one! Needed making. Thank you. Best, Rik
💗wOw! 💗 I can hardly wait to bake and eat! 💗 Thank you ! 💗
Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh wow what an amazing recipe , I shall be trying this for sure , Thankyou .
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you so much chef. Takes me back to my childhood
My pleasure. Thank you. Best, Rik
I've never made these, I love that you keep it all so easy. Thanks Rik.
You are very welcome. I've just had someone complaining that I talk too calmly and the recipes are easy! I will never change, I've told them to go watch another channel. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef and...the keyboard warriors lurk everywhere. I'd say most of us enjoy your channel precisely because of what that person was complaining about. You don't need to change anything, we love the calm simplicity that you offer us. Definitely the sign of an experienced Chef.
@@pixie3760 Appreciated very much! Life is stressful enough, without making it hard at home, too! Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik love your series on backing, how about a classic “Manchester Tart” from back in the day! Thank you for all the great recipes.
Thank you. There is one on the channel. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChefThanks Rik found your recipe from seven months ago 👍
Thank you SOOOOOO much. I'm sure it's delicious and I can't wait to make it!!👏🙌
Thank you. Best, Rik
London Cheesecake! Never heard of it. It looks beautiful. I'm going to make this, Rik
Thank you. Best, Rik
Never heard of these rik but I love bakewell tarts and these look way better great job again 🙂
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Fantastic, i love frangipane, love your shortcrust pastry (made lots of times now) but i have some puff pastry that needs using and this recipe is perfect
Thank you rik, you're a star⭐️
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RIK YOU THE BEST. ♥️
THANK you for your awesome tutorial as always 👌💯😋
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😮 I've never heard of these. They look sooo delicious 😋 ❤
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That is a looker and I’m drooling badly 😘
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Thanks for sharing this recipe ✨✨✨
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not seen these for over 40 years
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I am going to try this. It looks so delicious!
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Love the look of these 😃 delicious 😋
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Puffpastry is the best 💕I have never seen this kind, it looks fantastic. 😋 „Don’t worry about it“ - did you watch Aaron’s videos?😂 your slogan is usually „ooh, come on, look - at - that“.
I don't have time to watch anything - so I have no idea. Thank you. Best, Rik
I have never seen or heard about anything like this. Will give it a go though.
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Oh noooooo! I couldn't resist watching this video, even though I've just started a low-carb diet ..... Well, I suppose I could have a day off! 😉🤣
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Mouth-wateringly delicious very time, you are amazing Rik you really are.❤😊
Wow, thank you! Best, Rik
Used to love those...
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Yuuummmy!!! Thank you
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With increasingly unsteady hands of my own, to score the pastry, rather than use a knife, I might simply press the score line in using a thin-edged spatula or a bench scraper,
Great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik
Looks good! 😊
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Another classic Rich. No cherries on those I used to get from Bartons the bakers and simply called "cheesecakes". As rare as hen's teeth nowadays sadly😒
Oh wow! Thank you. Best, Rik
I'm going to have a go at this but without the icing on top. Never been a fan of icing on anything.
Sounds like a plan. Thank you. Best, Rik
Yet another wonderful looking recipe for me to try - but it made me think about a baked vanilla cheesecake that I used to buy at a delicatessen in Great Marlborough street when I was at college in London many years ago. Do you have a baked cheesecake recipe you could share with us?
Thank you. Will try to schedule one. Best, Rik
Thanks Rik! I think it is wonderful that you find the time to read and reply to the comments from all your “fans”. It shows that you really care about what you do - a rare and wonderful thing in today’s increasingly materialistic world.
@@dianaoldacre8948 Thank you. I do and I have some fantastic folks on here. I can cook almost anything, but it's not just about me - it's a cooking channel, and the folks here provide inspiration and recipe ideas. Their memories of the different dishes make this an absolutely wonderful workplace. Thank you. Best, Rik
❤ lovely ❤
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Ya know... for someone who claims not to be a baker... you certainly do a lot of outstanding bakery recipes! :) And super easy to boot. lol After seeing the comment I had to go back and watch the Bakewell tarts video. Not sure how these cheesecakes would be with the shortcrust pastry but would love to make the Bakewell tart version. Are those adorable little pans the 3" mini cake/pie/souffle pans? Shirley in NH
Shirley, nip and have a look at this one - its shortcrust ua-cam.com/video/q1_IthUKjyw/v-deo.html I just knock out recipes that everyone can do - yes most of them are my way - that's just a couple of years cooking experience - I just cant see the fuss everybody tries to show in cooking - its far too complicated for folks to learn so I like to keep it simple - I don't hold with all the tosh beat one egg in at a time etc - I tell it as it is - chuck in some flour with the eggs and beat them, they will not curdle. You get the idea. Thank you. Best, Rik
You've pulled it out the hat again yyuummmm what did you do to the fresh coconut thank you ❤❤
Scraped it out of the shell with a spoon and sliced it. If any brown came out (soft shell) Trimmed it with a knife. Thank you. Best, Rik
Yummy! ❤❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
Another winning recipe! But HYSapientia is only in the UK... 😢
Thank you. No this offer is only in the UK. Best, Rik
Awww man Rik, what you trying to do to me? lol xxxx
Ha ha ha, torture! Sorry! Thank you. Best, Rik
Very pretty.
Thank you! 😊Best, Rik
Will give these a go, do love a proper cheesecake ❤
Oh! Thank you. Best, Rik
OH DEAR ME!!!! 😋😋😋😋
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Oh yummyy❤❤
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Could this be made in one piece or would ir not cook correctly? I can imagine it must be hard to grate the coconut! Have you ever thought of bringing a book out inluding good old fashion British food? Take care Rik and thank you🤗
Yes, absolutely. This can be made in one go. It will cook just fine - its only like making the Bakewell tart base. Thank you. Best, Rik
Catching up here and I was wondering if you have any videos on figi pudding for the holidays? I haven't been subscribed here for long.
Not yet. Thank you. Best, Rik
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Hiyah Rik
Any chance you could show us a Manchester Tart?
On the channel already! Thank you. Best, Rik
I used to love these Rik. Yours look the business. Something different. Spoon measures? I have teaspoons, dessert spoons, and tablespoons. When I watch videos the tablespoons always look like the smaller desert spoons, or is that a trick of the video?
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Try it with ginger jam and lemon icing as a variation ?
Sounds great. Thank you. Best, Rik
Also known as Hairy Marys
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❤ So yummy……😮
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I never understood why English “cheesecakes” were named such when they don’t contain cheese.
Maybe they were named Cheesecake before others named cheesecake with cheese in - I have still to find that out. Thank you. Best, Rik
Now this does the business.👍 What sort of shop did you have?
A little bit of a deli. Thank you. Best, Rik
❤❤❤❤😊
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Looks hectic to me. I’m holding out for your flan recipe.
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WOW they look absolutely amazing. I could give you my address for you to send me some.
Thank you. Ha ha ha. Best, Rik
😋👏👏
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