Mariealicerayner

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• Chicken, Cheesy Leeks & Spinach

  

  We do eat a lot of chicken in this house. You've probably noticed. That's because it is pretty economical and very versatile. Especially chicken breasts. They... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato Pie

  

  This is a recipe that I have made on here before, but it was so long ago and the photos are so poor I wanted to do it again, using the fresh tomatoes from our... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blueberry Cake with a Brown Sugar Sauce

  

  I was supposed to get a large order of frozen curries to trial on Friday and I had to go through the freezer to make room for them. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peppermint Petticoat Tails

  

  I got to thinking this summer, that instead of doing everything festive-wise at the last minute like I always do, I would try to do one Christmas type of... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wash Day Dinner

  

  This is a recipe that is as old as the hills. Necessity being the mother of invention and all. In the old days wash day took up a considerable time and effort o... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Mediterranean by Sue Quinn

  

  The traditional Mediterranean way of eating is widely recognised as the healthiest approach to food in the world. Eating Mediterranean involves falling into... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raised Bed Revolution, Build It, Fill It, Plant It ... Garden Anywhere

  

  Autumn is the time of year when we start thinking about our gardens. What we did that was right, what we did that was wrong, what we want to change about our... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Swede and Potato Soup

  

  When I was a child, one of my favourite vegetables was swede. A Swede is called a Rutabaga in the US, or in Canada, Turnip. In reality, there is actually a... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Choux Pastry with Betty's Part 2 GBBO Special

  

  Wondrous Whipping the Bettys way From whipping techniques to making use of leftovers, this is everything you need to know about dream cream. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Comfort Spaghetti

  

  As you probably all know by now, the Toddster is not a huge fan of pasta. In our almost sixteen years of marriage I have not been able to convince him that is i... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gruyere and Bacon Quiche

  

  I baked us a lovely quiche at the weekend. Who says real men don't each quiche! Todd loves them. This version was adapted from a recipe I found in a cookery boo... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tasty Chicken and Vegetable Soup

  

  I made us a really delicious pot of soup the other day for our supper. Its nice to have soup for supper once in a while. They are filling and delicious. This... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Carrot and Poppyseed Loaf

  

  We love carrot cake in this house. You probably have noticed, I'm sure. I have a delicious recipe for a Scrummy Carrot Cake on here (this one has pineapple and... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Enjoy a Good Morning with belVita Breakfast Biscuits

  

  School will soon be back in session and mornings will be back to being rushed and the people at belVita are here with a convenient and tasty way t begin your... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Cream Pie

  

  I haven't had a piece of coconut cream pie in years. I think the last time was when I was home for my mom's cancer operation and our Bruce brought us over each ... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef Bean and Spaghetti Casserole

  

  This is a delicious and simple recipe that is very family friendly. It is a fabulous combination of really flavourful beans, ground beef, cheese and spaghett,... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

  

  These chicken drumsticks will certainly not win any beauty contests, but when it comes to taste they are blue ribbon winners for sure, and a cracking way to... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sumptuous Choux with Betty's Baking Secrets

  

  For nearly 100 years, people have been flocking to Yorkshire for a taste of Bettys. Bettys was founded by Frederick Belmont, a Swiss baker and confectioner who... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard

  

  This is a delicious chicken recipe that I made for our tea the other night. I had some partially boned chicken breasts that I wanted to use. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Refresh with O-teas

  

  I was recently sent a sampling of Oteas to try out, some of their herbal blends and fruity teas. I don't drink regular tea, so its always nice to try something... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES