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• 17th Century Honey Cake

  

  This is a delicious loaf cake that I baked a week or so ago and am only now just getting to show you. I have adapted the recipe from a National Trust Cookery... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli Pasta Salad

  

  A week ago I was supposed to go to a Pot Luck lunch/meeting with the other Senior Missionaries. It ended up that for reasons of health I was not able to go,... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Rarebits with Melted Leeks

  

  One thing I really love about chicken breasts is their complete versatility and ability to take on other flavours easily. They are like a blank canvas for an... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wildo, Functional and Attractive

  

  I confess I am a great fan of Swedish Design. I love everything about it. I love the colours, the simplicity, the fact that everything they do is meant to not... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simply Ramen

  

  I recently received this lovely book, Simply Ramen, a Complete Course in Preparing Ramen Meals at Home by Amy Kimoto-Kahn to review. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hawaiian Pizza Pasta

  

  Remind me not to buy such a big ham next year. When there are only two of you it takes a while to use it all up. We had roasted gammon on the day, then I did th... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Denver Omelette

  

  I think I have really been overdoing it on the carb front lately and so I took advantage of us having leftover ham in the house and lots of eggs to make us a... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Simnel Cake

  

  I've been working at creating an index of my recipes, which isn't very easy. I've been doing this blog for a very long time now, and posting new recipes pretty... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spring Into Summer Cookbooklet Offer

  

  his is one of my Illustrated Cookbooklets, entitled, "Spring into Summer." This is one of my favourites. it has tons of art and delicious recipes in it,... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apricot Glazed Gammon/Ham and Sides for Easter

  

  When I was a child Gammon/Ham was the centre piece of every Easter celebration dinner. It was always served cold, thinly sliced, with mustard and mashed potatoe... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lentil Soup and Falafel

  

  I don't know about you, but I have very special feelings associated with Good Friday. I have always been a very spiritual person and for me this has to be one o... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

  

  I've been to Buffalo, New York many times in my life time but I am sorry to say that I have never tried Buffalo Wings in Buffalo. Shame that, because they are... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cereal Wheat Bread and Degustabox

  

  As soon as I saw the box of Nutribix Cereal in the February Degustabox, I knew exactly what I wanted to make as my recipe for the month. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Onion Chicken Sandwiches

  

  One of my favourite things to get when we are eating out is a Chicken Sandwich or Burger. Yes, I know . . . we eat chicken all the time at home, and dollars to... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesy Potatoes

  

  This is something which I made a long time ago and forgot to tell you about. It is loosely based on something which my friend Kathy did in her crock pot,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Brownie Mix=Easter Basket Brownies

  

  I have always made my own convenience mixes for things . . . . biscuit/scone mix, cookie mix, muffin mix, etc. One of my favourite convenience mixes to have to... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Kisses

  

  I do believe I have found THE perfect lemon cookie. I love lemon anything . . . and these cookies are just the absolute epitome of what are some beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bunny Bum Cakes

  

  Wow, I can't believe that Easter is almost upon us and that this Sunday it is already Palm Sunday. It seems early this year . . . but then again, time just seem... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Options for Saint Patricks Day

  

  I thought it would be fun to share some healthy Saint Patrick's Day options today which I have gathered from around the www. All look tasty. All look simple. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Irish Soda Farl

  

  I have to confess I am a real old film buff. I could sit and watch old movies all day long . . . the black and white images don't bother me. I just adore... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES