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• Asian Slaw with a Spicy Peanut Dressing

  

  I love LOVE these types of salads. There is just so much going on here. They are interesting and they are delicious, with plenty of crunch and a really... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• May Cakes with a Vanilla Buttercream

  

  As I write this (Saturday morning) I am expecting a big crowd of youngsters to come later on today for a BBQ. We are going to christen the new BBQ which we... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Now That's a Proper Pickle!

  

  I think that beetroot is one of my most favourite vegetables. It has a rich earthiness and subtle sweetness which just goes with so many things. I could eat it... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple and Prune Crumble

  

  My Todd just adores apple desserts . . . pies, cakes, puddings, crumbles . . . I decided to make him a crumble the other day, but this is a crumble with a... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Confetti Rice Salad

  

  We've had some really nice weather this week, a bit cool, but the sun has been shining and that's always a plus in my book! The other day I made us a delicious... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Twice Baked Cheese Souffles

  

  Today I took advantage of having a somewhat quiet day (until tonight that is) and made something for our dinner that I had not made in a very long time. Twice... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crunchy Cheese Potatoes

  

  We had the Sisters for dinner the other nice. I made them my Meat Loaf Pie with these delicious CrunchyCheese Potatoes on the side. Carrots, cauliflower,... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlic Fried Rice and Degustabox

  

  Fried rice is one of those dishes I love to prepare. It makes great use of leftover vegetables if you have them and leftover rice as well, but don't worry if yo... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Layered Cobb Salad

  

  I am a real salad lover. I could eat a salad for every meal of the day. Todd, he's not so fond of salads, but he does admit that salads are a lot tastier and... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Yorkshire Rock Cakes

  

  From what I can tell the only difference between Yorkshire Rock Cakes and regular rock cakes is the addition of glace cherries and blanched almonds on top. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Date & Walnut Coffee Cake

  

  This isn't a coffee flavoured cake, but a dense cake which is meant to be eaten with a hot drink, and sometimes split and buttered. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Danone Light & Free

  

  I recently received a voucher to try Danone's new Light Free Greek Style Yogurt. I was able to pick some up at my local Asda and had a choice of two flavours... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Perfect Steak from Barbecoa!

  

  One thing that people always ask me is if I have always been a good cook, and I am the first one to tell them that the answer is no. I had to learn how to do... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Butter Baked Jersey Royals

  

  One of the things I love most about Spring . . . other than the fresh asparagus, rhubarb and early strawberries . . . is the Jersey Royal New Potatoes! Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Ratatouille

  

  What can I say about Ratatouille. Umm . . . it's not a rat that can talk. It's delicious. I love it. In all seriousness it is a very tasty dish, and other than... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Baked Chicken & Broccoli Risotto

  

  I love risotto, and I totally adore oven baked risotto's. I bet you are wondering why. It's no mystery really. there is a very simple reason . . . Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple & Blueberry Eve's Pudding

  

  This is a lovely dessert I made the other night when we had some company for dinner. I had other plans, but the time got away from me, and so I decided to whip... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Slice and Bakes

  

  If you are looking for a simple cookie that is easy to make and delicious. Look no further. Cinnamon Slice and Bakes have to be one of the simplest cookies... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tasty Oat & Cheddar Scones

  

  You are going to love these delicious cheese and oat scones. Not only are they very comfortable sitting down next to a hot bowl of soup, but they are equally... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Parsnip & Apple Soup

  

  I thought I better post this recipe before the weather gets too hot to enjoy a bowl of soup. This is a delicious soup we had for supper the other night along... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES