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• Aimee's Perfect Cakes

  

  If you are looking for the perfect gift for the foodie baker on your Christmas list look no further! I have the perfect book that I think they will just love! Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick Cassoulet

  

  I confess I have only ever really had Cassoulet once. It was when we were visiting my son in Canada and it was delicious. He's a good cook, and he's not afraid... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Hot Chocolate

  

  Hooray for the holidays and all of the festivities. Things are getting a bit cooler outside, and our fingers and toes are getting a bit frosty. What better way... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef, Ale and Parsnip Pudding

  

  The Toddster grew up during the War years. He was born just before the beginning of WW2, and was only 7 years old when it finished. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Baking with Eddingtons

  

  There is nothing like homemade mincemeat during the holidays. I always make a big batch in the holidays and I use it for all sorts of things. It comes in... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Everyday Maple, Bran and Sultana Muffins

  

  You just can't beat having a delicious homebaked muffin for a great "Breakfast on the Go!" Now that the school year has begun once more in earnest . . . those... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hazelnut and Chocolate Crumb Cake

  

  I've always been a great fan of chocolate and nuts together. When I was a child we always got a big box of Black Magic Chocolates given to us every Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Chicken Tetrazzini

  

  Do you know what today was? (Thursday as I write this.) Torture Todd with pasta day! Yes . . . every once in a while, I have a day in my kitchen, where I play... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick Drop Danish

  

  These Quick Drop Danish are fabulously delicious breakfast buns that I have made over and over through the years. I think that the recipe originally came from... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Holiday Cheese Spread

  

  The Holiday season is upon us and I wanted to take the opportunity today to show you a delicious cheese spread that will come in really handy over the coming... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Toad in The Hole

  

  I think Toad in the Hole has to be one of Todd's favourite meals. Just in case you are wondering what Toad in the hole is . . . Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Mac, Cheese and Pancetta Sandwich

  

  I made a nice Macaroni and Cheese for supper one night at the weekend and had a bit extra mac and cheese that didn't fit into the casserole dish. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fluffer Nutter Brownies

  

  When I first moved over here twelve years ago . . . there were some things that you just couldn't find. Things like Betty Crocker cake mixes, Marshmallow... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honeyed Apricot, Oat and Walnut Cookies

  

  Some days you just want a cookie . . . or biscuit as they are called over here. That inner child in you just crys out for something sweet . . . something which... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Taste of the Unexpected

  

  I do get sent the nicest things. The other day I received a lovely gift in the post from the people at Butlers Cheeses containing a nice wedge of Blacksticks... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mulligatawny Soup

  

  I had some leftover roast chicken which needed using the other day and we were both in a soup kind of a mood and so I made us a delicious Mulligatawny Soup for... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crackers About Nuts

  

  As a food blogger here in the UK, I do get to try the nicest things. I was recently sent several products from Potash Farm to taste and tell you about. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crumb Topped Marble Cake

  

  I had never really considered myself a baker per se. I was always more about cooking the main dish, and my sister was always the baker or so I thought. This... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sausage with Autumn Mash

  

  The people at debbie andrews recently sent me a package of their new Buttered Onion Mustard sausaged to try and so I created a delicious supper dish with... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Harvest Bisque

  

  If you are looking for a first course this holiday season that is not only simple and quick to make but delicious as well you need look no further. Curried... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES