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• Honey & Date Scones

  

  I am a huge fan of scones. They are such a lovely treat, especially at the weekend . . . a cross between a pastry and a North American Biscuit . . . Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vanilla Sauced Bread Pudding

  

  We had a lovely lunch at our friend's Tina and Tony on Thursday. Tina is an excellent cook, and also used to cook for a living like I did. I love going there fo... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon & Chicken Soup

  

  Ahhh . . . Winter. That time of year when the heart and belly long for warming, comforting, sustenance food. Foods like stews and soups . . . Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Croque-Monsieur

  

  One of my greatest weaknesses has to be sandwiches. I know that I have many weaknesses, of which these are only one, but . . . on a scale of 1 to 10,... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Scottish Oat Cakes

  

  I've been enjoying a series called "Martha Bakes" in bed at night on the iPad. Its on Netflix She has several students from Culinary schools there with her as... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet & Sour Chicken Nuggets

  

  After all of the excess of the past few weeks, I wanted to cook us something simple for our tea tonight, and yet I still wanted something delicious. Its New... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Toasted Cheese Rounds

  

  Its hard to believe that here we are on the last day of 2018! I wonder what the new year will bring to each of us. Good things I hope. I know I have a new book... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Salted Caramel Pavlova

  

  I wanted to create something a big special to share on here for New Years Eve. I had rather a lot of egg whites in the refrigerator from when I had made our... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana & Golden Syrup Loaf

  

  I wasn't allowed to work for the first few months that I lived in the UK. Having arrived on a Fiance's visa, I had to wait for an employment visa before I... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Post Christmas Hash

  

  Having prepared two fairly large roast dinners over Christmas, I found myself with a fair amount of leftover cooked vegetables. Recipes like this are a doddle,... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Carrot Casserole

  

  The recipe I am sharing today makes a delicious side dish for those special occasions when you want to pull the boat out a tiny bit. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Traditional English Trifle

  

  I was checking through my archives and couldn't believe that I had not shared a recipe for a Traditional English Trifle with you. After all these years I though... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Vintage Christmas

  

  Growing up in the 1950's and 60's I had a most wonderful childhood. Christmas was an especially wonderful time of year for me, filled with abundance . . . faith... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leona's Peanut Butter Balls

  

  I've told you about my friend Leona many times before. She has figured large in my life and is one of those lifelong friends that we all love and cherish. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gratin of Chicken

  

  I had to take some stuff out of the freezer the other day to make room for some Christmas stuff. I did not want to be doing any shopping at all in these few day... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Chili Mac & Cheese

  

  Well, I guess the count-down is on now, only four more days until Christmas Eve. Are things feeling pretty crazy yet? I can remember how busy those last few day... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Pork Shoulder with Sage & Onion

  

  When I was a much younger woman than what I am now, I had a good friend named Leona. She is still a good friend, some thirty odd years later! I love lifetime... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Sprouts with Cranberries & Pecans

  

  I think one of my favourite holiday vegetables has to be Brussels Sprouts. I fear they are a "love it or loathe it" kind of vegetable, with too many people... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• All You Ever Wanted to Know About Iberian Ham

  

  I was recently contacted by IBEHAM Project and asked if I would like to learn more about and try some Iberian Ham and then share my experience with my readers. ... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Chicken with Lemon & Garlic

  

  A well roasted chicken is a beautiful thing to behold . . . moist and tender, almost succulent, with a crisp and flavourful skin. I think of all the roasts, it... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES