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• Rich Banana Bread

  

  This is probably one of my favourite Banana Breads. It is the one I used to make for my boss when I worked at the Manor. The Mr loved it for breakfast in the... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Buffalo Chicken for Two

  

  I adore the flavours of Buffalo Chicken Wings. I love the heat of the sauce . . . mingled with the cool richness of the blue cheese dressing, and all of that... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Very Lemony Post

  

  If I had to sit and think about the one flavour I adore more than any other in the world, I would have to say that I yearn for the flavour of lemon the most of... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackberry & Lemon Eton Mess

  

  The blackberries are not quite ready yet, but it won't be long now. We are lucky in this country to have an abundance of blackberries that grow in just about... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bagel Chips

  

  What I am showing you today is not so much a recipe as it is a technique, although I will certain give you a tasty recipe that you might want to make at the end... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Eat Conveniently While Gluten Free

  

  About fifteen years ago a friend of mine from Canada came to stay with us for a few nights at our cottage down south. I remember being a bit worried at the... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cornmeal Crusted Cod Cheeks

  

  Cod Cheeks. Yep you read that right. Cod Cheeks. I adore Cod Cheeks. To me they are every bit as delicious if not more so than scallops or lobster. Seriously. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Chicken Salad

  

  We have had some lovely weather the past couple of days. Nice and summery weather. Not too hot, and not too cold. Just right as Goldilocks would say. Summery... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

  

  Chicken, herbs and lemon are a wonderful trinity of taste, especially when you throw garlic into the mix! I think you are really going to love this method of... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Proper Lemon Drizzle Loaf

  

  I know, I got rather fanciful with the lavender which is blooming in the garden right now. It smells so nice and lavender and lemon go very well together . . .... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter

  

  It was so lovely and sunny today that I decided to make us a salad for our supper. I loosely based the flavours on a traditional Nicoise Salad (which uses Tuna)... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Fajitas

  

  This is another quick and simple supper we enjoyed recently that is low in fat, carbs and sugars. That's because I make the fajita seasoning from scratch . . .... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Low Carb Fish Pies

  

  I received a beautiful box of fish the other day from Seafresh Quality Foods. I had been contacted by them and asked I would like to try some of their products... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Cinnamon Granola

  

  This is a fabulously tasty granola that is high in protein and low in sugars. I have adapted it from the Fast 800 diet, which is a food plan in which... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sheet Pan Chinese Pork Tenderloin for Two

  

  With there only being two of us, more often than not these days I only cook for two. I had a piece of Pork Tenderloin in the freezer that I wanted to take out t... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grandmother's Strawberry Pie

  

  I think we are just about to the end of our strawberries now. Wimbledon is on. Strawberries and Wimbledon, the two go together like Peas Carrots. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackcurrant & Vanilla Cordial

  

  Our blackcurrants are coming fast and furious now. In all truth in about a week, they will be all done, and what's left on our bush will be left to the birds... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Foil Pack Mediterranean Red Snapper

  

  I love using our outdoor grill in the summer months as much as we can. We get such lousy weather the rest of the year, when the sun is shining, I want to make... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Down East Fish Cakes

  

  You are probably wondering why I am showing you a fish recipe on a Monday. Two reasons really. First, as it is Canada Day back home I wanted to cook a... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sugar Jam Muffins

  

  Here in the UK as I write this, we are enjoying one of the nicest days so far this summer. The sun is shining and the skies are blue, well kind of hazy actually... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES