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• Apple Jack Cookies

  

  I love this time of year, Harvest Time . . . when we are finished with all of the summer food and digging into Autumn goodies. Delicious things made using root... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Streusel Cake

  

  I have a beautiful cake recipe to share with you today that is very seasonal and quite, QUITE delicious! It comes from one of those little cook booklets that yo... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Five Spice Chicken Fried Rice

  

  I make fried rice a lot. We usually don't have it as a side dish, but as a main dish and I have always found it a great way to use up leftover cooked meats,... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Classic English Scones - A Complete Tutorial

  

  No English Tea Party would be complete without a tray of beautiful Scones. Is it scone that rhymes with on, or is it scone that rhymes with stone?? Who knows. I... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Mac & Cheese with a Crispy Crumb Topping

  

  I have to say that I am a real fan of Mac Cheese. I have my favourite versions that I make but I confess that when I see a new recipe for it, I am always... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nutty Honey & Maple Granola

  

  When I was young I fancied myself as a bit of a hippy dippy earth mother kind of a person. I wanted to live in an old farm house, and have chickens and a cow,... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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