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• Roasted Tomato & Rice Soup

  

  Autumn is well and truly upon us now with cooling temperatures and rain. I actually had to put the heat on today for a while to warm things up. But then again,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Applesauce Nut Bread

  

  There is something about this time of year that makes me want to indulge in all things apple and pumpkin . . . and spice. Its only natural I guess since this... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Jam Hearts

  

  If you are looking for a lovely cookie to bake for your loved ones this weekend, you can't get much nicer than Easy Jam Hearts. These lovely jam filled butter... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Green Bean & Potato Casserole

  

  This side dish I am sharing today, is one from out of my Big Blue Binder that I was given by a Mennonite friend many years ago. I will tell you one thing about... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Muffin Tin Tomato Tarts

  

  You are going to love this recipe I am sharing today. Not only is it a really easy recipe to execute, but its delicious and uses simple ingredients and... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boiled Dinner

  

  One of my favourite meals has to be a good old fashioned boiled dinner. This is very much a Maritime thing. Or even a New England thing. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick & Easy Chicken Parm for Two

  

  Yes, its another chicken recipe to share with you today. We do eat a lot of chicken. I usually try to intersperse other recipes in between, but I messed up... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

  

  I talk to my oldest daughter pretty much every day on the computer. I am really grateful for our relationship and how close we are to each other. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy No Knead Light Rye Bread

  

  What if I told you that you could have a lovely, deliciously rustic and flavourful loaf of homemade yeast bread sitting on your table in less than 2 hours! Woul... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maple Cake

  

  As a Canadian, I love the flavour of Maple. Maple Syrup used to be really difficult to find when I first moved over here to the UK. I brought a 4 litre tin of i... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Twice Baked Potatoes with Leeks & Cheese

  

  One of the things we loved most when I was growing up was when my mother would make twice baked potatoes. They were a real treat for us. She didn't do anything... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick Chicken Chowmein

  

  I have a real fondness for oriental flavours . . . sesame, soy, ginger, garlic . . . I love the way they go together. I love the freshness of stir fries, and th... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Dip

  

  I think I am probably a combination of a really cheap date and a pain in the arse when it comes to dining out. I either always opt for the fish and chips... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Pear Chutney

  

  All the pears are ripening on our tree now and I am in a rush to get as much done with them as I can before its too late. I made the crumble the other day and... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Barleycup & Chocolate Chip Muffins

  

  As a Latter Day Saint, I subscribe to a law of health which is called the Word of Wisdom. As a part of that law, we have been asked to abstain from drinking... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Three Fruit Crumble

  

  I am determined this year to use all of the pears from our pear tree. I struggle with this each year. We have a Conference Pear Tree, (Bosc Pears) and they are... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Pound Cake with a Caramel Walnut Sauce

  

  I had some pumpkin leftover from making my Pumpkin Pie Roll ups last weekend and I didn't want it to go to waste and so I decided to make this Pumpkin Pound Cak... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Pot Pie with a Puff Pastry Topping

  

  Its amazing what you can do with just a few simple ingredients. The other day I had a package of chicken breasts which needed using, along with a few bits and... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cabbage & Ham Soup with Cheese Dumplings

  

  It was quite chilly and rainy the other day and so I decided to make us a nice pot of hot soup for our midday meal. You can't beat a bowl of soup on a cold and... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesy Turkey Burger Bake

  

  This recipe I am sharing today is not only very tasty, but also quite family friendly, simple to make and fairly healthy, especially if you use the leanest... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES