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• Courgette Gratin (Zucchini)

  

  I was given a mammoth Courgette the other day. I didn't mind at all . . . we kinda like courgettes, and as long as they aren't overly large, there's still a... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crock Pot Marinara Sauce

  

  I love this time of year when we blessed enough to be enjoying an abundance of fresh local produce! I grew my own tomatoes this year and I have to say I did a... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange Poppyseed Muffins

  

  I am not sure what it is about poppyseeds, but I love anything with poppyseeds in them. When I lived out West we used to be able to buy the best poppyseed... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackberry, Apple and Almond Crumble

  

  There is no dessert that Todd loves more than a good crumble. Apple. Blueberry. Strawberry rhubarb . . . if it has crumble in the name, Todd loves it. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Toffee Banana & Toasted Pecan Loaf

  

  mmm . . . mmm . . . mmm . . . This was my ABSOLUTELY favourite kind of day . . . no, the sun did not shine, nor was it really, really hot. It was kind of muggy... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken and Pepper Rice

  

  When my veggie box came this week, there were two lovely big and fat red peppers inside, amongst other things of course! I have always loved the flavours of... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bettys Classic White Bread Rolls and the GBBO

  

  For nearly 100 years, people have been flocking to Yorkshire for a taste of Bettys. Bettys was founded by Frederick Belmont, a Swiss baker and confectioner who... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Green Peach Salad

  

  This lovely salad comes from a cookery book which I just love and can't recommend enough. Genius Recipes, by Kristen Miglore. Its a compilation of recipes that... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leftover Meat Escallope

  

  So you saw that lovely roast pork I posted yesterday. I do love a roast dinner, don't you? I love the leftovers even more! They are a beautiful ingredient to us... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Pork with Sage and Potatoes

  

  This is a lovely roast that I cooked a month or so ago and am just getting to show you now. I figured now that temperatures are cooling down a bit the timing... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Shortbread Biscuits

  

  Do you love shortbread biscuits as much as I love shortbread biscuits? Who doesn't! I think that shortbread biscuits have to be just about everyone's favourite... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Dessert Cake

  

  Oneof my friends on Facebook the other day sent me a photograph of a dessert they had found and wanted to know if I had ever seen it, or made anything like it. ... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Newman’s Own Foundation Announces £150,000 for UK Charities

  

  Harry Hill launches campaign for empowerment of children Newman’s Own Foundation has committed £150,000 for UK charities and Harry Hill announced the program... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

  

  When I worked at the Manor one of the appetizers that was quite popular for the Dinner Parties was a Hot Artichoke Dip. It was cheesy and garlicky and went... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Pineapple Glazed Gammon Steaks

  

  I like to treat us to gammon steaks every now and again, and I usually like to shake things up a bit when I do. You can get a gammon steak grill at most pubs... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven-Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos

  

  Making Mexican (Tex Mex) food here in the UK has always presented me with somewhat of a challenge. Although there are certainly many more ingredients available... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The English Countryside in a Drink, Can It Be Done?

  

  Folkington's, a small, independent Sussex drink company, has launched a delightful dose of sparkle in a can with its new range of four fruit pressés called... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chunky Beef Chilli

  

  This is a really delicious chilli that you can make either in the slow cooker or on top of the stove. It works well either way, so in the summer when it's hot... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Be an Individual with Lekue

  

  When I first saw this Lékué Cake Portion Mold, I was so happy. Not only is it a pretty red colour but what a fabulous idea for a cake pan where everyone can hav... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Michelin in the Microwave with Lékué

  

  Have you ever wanted to make your own cheese? I have always wanted to try just that and I recently had the chance when I was sent a Lekue Cheese maker to try. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES