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• Patriotic Butterfly Cakes

  

  Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian family and friends, and Happy Independance Day (on the 4th) to all my American family and friends! Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato & Basil Sauced Cod

  

  I think of all the fishes in the sea . . . cod is my absolute favourite. It has a lovely mild almost sweet flavour, not too strong . . . and a delicate texture... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Gnocchi

  

  I just adore Gnocci . . . those delicious little Italian potato dumplings that combine my adoration of potatoes and pasta in the most perfectly delicious way!... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Chicken Salad

  

  Oh dear, chicken two days in a row. Forgive me! I had some chicken breasts that I wanted to use up and I did not want to freeze them, so here you go, chicken tw... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Chicken Burgers

  

  There is magazine I have been buying recently called Food to Love. Its filled with triple tested recipes from the Australian Women's Weekly. I love the recipes... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Asparagus and Courgette Rice

  

  I wanted to cook us something quick and light today . . . fresh, and healthy. I remembered seeing this recipe in the June issue of Food to Love and I had... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bakewell Tart Muffins

  

  Todd is a Bakewell Tart man. He loves, LOVES the flavour of Bakewell Tart(s)! It doesn't matter if it is a whole tart or small individual tarts. You can count... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lighter Strawberry Shortcake

  

  One of the things I love most about this time of year is Strawberry Shortcake. Of course my mom made the best strawberry shortcake. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Sweet Potato Packets

  

  Its been lovely and warm this week. Time to crack open the BBQ and do whatever you can to keep the kitchen cooler. We love these Grilled Sweet Potato Packets... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lamb Tagine

  

  In the summer months when we want something that little bit heartier for our dinner, the slow cooker becomes my best friend. If I don't want to be heating up th... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Summer Berry Gratin

  

  Oh, I do so love fresh berry season, don't you? We grow our own Strawberries, Blueberries and Raspberries, and the Strawberries are coming fast and furious at... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Chicken Wings & Blue Cheese Dressing

  

  I love chicken wings and I know I am not alone in this. They are always the first thing to disappear on buffet tables, and I know that at the Chinese All You Ca... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tartiflette Toastie

  

  I have another recipe to share with you this morning from Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall, of the River Cottage Fame. I love his recipes almost as much as I love... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Earl Grey Fruited Tea Loaf

  

  My Todd is a very simple man with very simple tastes. There is nothing he loves more than a fruit tea loaf, and this is one of the best. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Jazzie Slices

  

  Do you love Nutella? I love Nutella. Its not something that I indulge in very often, but I always have a jar in the cupboard. I quite like it spread on plain... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sausage Pie

  

  . I can hear you saying, now that sounds a bit unsual! I hope it also sounds tasty!Because it is, very tasty. A delicious crisp and buttery crust filled with a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Home Cured Bacon Chops

  

  I had never had a bacon chop until I moved over here to the UK. They used to carry them at the butchers down at the Parade of Shops on the other side of our... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• One Pan Pesto Fusilli

  

  In the warmer months, I don't like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so quick easy and things which don't heat up the whole kitchen are what I cook most... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mother's Creamy Tomato Soup

  

  We are almost into the too hot for soup days, but this past weekend was kind of chilly I thought . . . rainy, windy and with a bit of a cold wind. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick & Easy Cheese Steak Sandwiches

  

  Oh boy, I can't believe how lazy I get sometimes. Yes, even I have days when I can't be asked to cook or I am too busy to cook and those are the days when a... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES