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• Chocolate Marble Cake

  

  Have you ever craved cake? I do . . . and I shouldn't because I really don't need to be eating cake, but every now and then I just got to have one. I normally... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackbean & Corn Enchiladas

  

  Mexican food was not something I ever had when I was a child, and I dare say, unless you lives in the American South West or California, it wasn't something... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlic Chicken & Rice

  

  My mother always said I was the master of creating something tasty to eat out of nothing. I am not sure where that skill comes from. My first MIL had it. She wa... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Vegetable Frittata

  

  A Frittata has to be one of the easiest and tastiest of weeknight supper dishes. Basically they are just a large omelette or crustless quiche and let me tell... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheddar & Honey Mustard Muffins

  

  Many years ago when I was raising my family, I used to watch a television show on the PBS channel called Harrowsmith Country Life. I loved it. It was a lovely... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dill & Cucumber Chicken Salad

  

  I confess when I was younger I was not all that fond of chicken salad sandwiches. I am not sure why. It is something which I have taken to mostly in my older... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Croissants

  

  Did you every have one of those days? By that I mean a day where everything you touch turns to doodoo. You spend all day working really hard, but at the end of... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Magic Pie

  

  One of Todd's favourite desserts has to be Custard Pie or Tarts. When I am grocery shopping, I will oftimes pick him up a couple of custard tarts to enjoy. He... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Breakfast Spuds

  

  There is no denying it. Potatoes are my favourite vegetable, which is a darned shame really because they are carbs which get converted directly into sugar. As... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Yeast-Free Naan

  

  One of the things my husband really loves is a good curry. I confess I like it too. He loves a good hot and spicy Madras, whereas I like a mild curry, where I... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roly Poly Rhubarb Pudding

  

  When I was a child I could hardly wait for Rhubarb Season to roll around. My mom would make us our favourite rhubarb pies. They were so tasty, served warm with... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Diner Style Hot Sandwiches

  

  One thing I miss over here when we go out to eat (which isn't often) are the lovely Diner Style of Hot Roasted Meat Sandwiches which we used to get back home... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Mac & Cheese

  

  I confess I have a penchant for Macaroni and Cheese. I have never met a dish of macaroni and cheese that I did not fall in love with, and I am always keen to tr... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pain Perdu with Clotted Cream & Berries

  

  I really love simple things . . . time and time again, I am reminded that it is the simple things in life which truly are the best . . . Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jammy Buns

  

  I wanted to bake Todd a treat today and I had spied this recipe in a baking book of mine which I have had for a very long time, entitled, "Cakes" by Gina... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lizi's Granola Scones

  

  This coming Monday will be Saint George's Day. All of the beautiful countries in the United Kingdom have a Patron Saint and the Patron Saint of England (where... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken & Waffles

  

  Do you remember the Mini-Series that was on the telly a few years back starring Kate Winslet, called Mildred Pierce? It was a cracker of a series. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Couscous Salad

  

  We were supposed to go to a Pot Luck lunch today (Tuesday) but we ended up not going because Todd had had a bad night's sleep. I ended up with a big bowl of thi... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pizzadillas

  

  I have always been a huge pizza fan. My first experience with it was at a highschool Winter Carnival. For one of the events we had a coffeehouse/pizza shop... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon, Garlic & Herb Chicken Quarters

  

  After eating meat free for several weeks now I found myself really craving chicken this weekend. I went to the shops to buy a roasting chicken. (Who doesn't... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES