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• 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

• Lemon & Blackberry Slice

  

  In all truth my favourite flavour of all baked goodies has to be lemon, followed closely by chocolate . . . I would actually be very hard pressed to choose... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Baked Apples

  

  As you know we love feeding the Missionaries. The last few months has seen a slow down in that area due to problems with our dishwasher and my health, but... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts

  

  When we recently made our decision to eat mainly a plant based diet, we decided at the outset that we would still each chicken occasionally as well as fish. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brown Rice Lasagne

  

  We are having one set of the missionaries for supper tonight (Wednesday as I write this), and I wanted to make them something hearty and delicious, so I... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey & Soy Glazed Sausage with Root Vegetable Mash

  

  My husband is a real meat and potatoes man. This transition to a more plant based diet isn't an easy one for him. I am out to prove to him that he won't really... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti with Peppers, Olives & Tomatoes

  

  This is a beautiful supper dish with lovely fresh flavours and colours. I love recipes like this. Its simple, easy and uses things I normally have in my... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Beans

  

  We love baked beans in this house. When I was growing up baked beans were often on themenu on Saturday evening suppers, and there was nothing tastier. Good bake... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pear & Maple Upside-down Cake

  

  One flavour which I really enjoy is Maple. In Canada at this time of year, the sap is running on the Maple trees and they are tapping them so that they can... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES