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• Pan Fried Potatoes

  

  These were always a real favourite when I was growing up. When my mother made these we were all very happy! Of course she could never make enough of them! She... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crusty Lasagna Buns

  

  Generally speaking, I like to cook simple and easy things for dinners here in our house. I had more than my fill of fancy cooking when I cooked at the Manor,... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Lemon Rice

  

  This may not look like much . . . its just rice after all, but don't let the simplicity of it fool you into thinking it isn't very special! This is a fabulous... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spanish Cake

  

  I have no idea at all why this is called Spanish Cake. There doesn't seem to be anything particularly Spanish about it. I only know that it has always been... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple Pie Cake with a Brown Sugar Sauce

  

  We had some people over for dinner tonight, and I cooked a pretty nice meal I guess. I did Chicken Savoyarde and Lemon Rice. I also cooked carrots, and some... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nan's Sugar Scones

  

  I adapted this delicious recipe from one in the April issue of Delicious magazine. From the moment I saw it, I knew it was something I wanted to bake. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• British Bangers with Buttermilk and Chive Mash

  

  Todd just loves his Banger's and Mash. If I want to make him happy, that's all I have to cook up. He could very easily eat them more than once every week!I do... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlic Lamb Cutlets with a Mint & Sun Blush Tomato Sauce

  

  If you are looking for a delicious way to cook some lovely spring lamb cutlets look no further! I adapted this delicious recipe from a cookery book of mine... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• That's One Sharp Cookie Mrs Crimbles!

  

  Mrs Crimble’s – Britain’s best-loved gluten free bakery brand – has created some deliciously zesty NEW Lemon Cookies. The cookies are both wheat and gluten... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Persian Cucumber Salad

  

  This is a fresh and simple salad that you will find yourself using a lot over these next few months. I know it feels a bit like Winter here this week, but it... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mushroom Sauced Turkey Tenderloins

  

  I know it might not seem like it sometimes, but I do try to eat healthy. All the cake recipes etc. you see on here, I didn't bake them all at the same time. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jelly Roll

  

  . . . this is a favourite cake of my childhood. We knew we were in for a real treat if we came home from school and a jelly roll was sitting on the counter... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rhubarb Dumplings

  

  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 24 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leona's Crumb Cake

  

  I think I have mentioned my good friend Leona before on here. It was back on the 22nd of November, in 1981 that I met Leona at a Bingo game on the base my then... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Shopping and Cooking Made Easy with Filofax!

  

  I was recently send a lovely piece of kit from the people at Filofax. One of their lovely Saffiano Wrap Tablet Cases in Pear, along with a filofax easel for... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Juicy Turkey Burgers

  

  We had the Sister Missionaries over for supper one night last week. I cooked turkey burgers for them and they were just thrilled. These are the simplest and... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spring Veggie Bowls

  

  Bowl eating has definitely become somewhat of a trend in the recent couple of years. You can call them power bowls or health bowls, Buddah bowls, etc. but... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sausage Hash

  

  If you are looking for a delicious and quick weeknight supper that is a bit of a doddle to make and something your entire family will love, look no further.... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pork Chops and Stuffing, Degustabox

  

  My husband is a real "chop" man. He loves, loves his meat and potatoes and pork chops are one of his favourite meats. When I saw the contents of March's... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Encona Taste Explorers Marinades for Grill Season!

  

  I recently received several jars of delicious Marinades to try out from the people at Encona Taste Explorers, and just in time for Grill Season! Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES