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• Gypsy Creams

  

  I just love, love, LOVE the traditional recipes of the UK. All those years I spent ensconced in Enid Blyton books, drooling and dreaming over what sounded like... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buttermilk Biscuits

  

  I am a lover of quick breads . . . scones, tea loaves, baking powder biscuits, muffins, corn bread, etc. I just love them. One of the reasons I love them is... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken & Rice

  

  I love chicken and rice. They are the ultimate combination, especially when combined with two of my favourite vegetables, peas and carrots!This is such a... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pizza Scrolls

  

  When my children were growing up they used to love the frozen Pizza Pockets. I also used to make them from scratch, but in reality they took a lot of time by th... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banoffee Pancakes

  

  Tomorrow is "Pancake Day" here in the UK, also known as Shrove Tuesday it is the last day before the beginning of Lent, when traditionally people had a last... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Squidgy Prune and Ginger Cake

  

  Occasionally you run across a cake that is so squidgilly good that you either have to share it right away, or hide it and hog it all to yourself. This... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple and Blackcurrant Pie

  

  We are lucky enough to have a very prolific black currant bush in our back garden and so our freezer is filled with black currants for me to use all year round... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Time for a Boost

  

  Boostball is now rolling out across the world and has also been launched into the skies as Virgins Atlantic's protein snack of choice for their customers. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grape Nuts Bread

  

  Grape-Nuts is a breakfast cereal developed in 1897 by C. W. Post, a former patient and later competitor of the 19th-century breakfast food innovator, Dr. John... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sticky Gammon Steaks

  

  During the week, I try to cook meals which are quick and easy and not too hard on the budget. Living on a pension means we have a very basic fixed income, and s... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetable Chow Mein

  

  This dish is quick, easy and delicious. It is such a simple thing and goes very well with stir fries of any kind, and if you add a bit of leftover cooked meat o... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Hash

  

  I know what you are thinking . . . Turkey Hash? It's not anywhere near a holiday is it. Well, unless you count Pancake Day (Feb 28th this year) no, it is not... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fruited Scones

  

  One of my favorite experiences over here is the Cream Tea, and you will find them all over the country. Hot pots of tea (and they can be herbal teas if you... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli & Potato Casserole

  

  One of my favourite soups has to be broccoli and cheese soup. I just love it. I love broccoli anyways, and when you combine it with cheese, well . . . that is... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Cheese Dogs

  

  I had the opportunity to go to Costco the other day with a friend and I stocked up on All Beef Hot Dogs. I love hotdogs, and I really like the all beef ones. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli and Cheddar Chowder

  

  I scored with a bag of broccoli at the grocery store today. Marked down to next to nothing. I expect it had reached its sell-by date, but there was absolutely... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken & Pancetta Stuffed Jacket Potatoes

  

  I had some cooked chicken breasts today that I needed to use up. I had bought some already cooked ones at the weekend for something and then hadn't used them... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy Valentine's Day Puds from Denby and Aimee Twigger

  

  Love bites: over half of Brits say a dinner party is the best place to find loveForget Tinder and dodgy bars, 51% of Brits say that their favourite place to loo... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coffee and Walnut Creams

  

  I have been busy developing and writing some new recipes for my cookbook which is due out the end of April. Do you remember that there used to be a cookie calle... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Glazed Cherry Danish Turnovers

  

  I do like to spoil my husband at the weekends. These fabulous turnovers are a wonderful way to do just that. Simple to make and oh so delicious, they always go... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES