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• Chicken Parmo

  

  . . . no, that is not a mistype. I meant to say Chicken Parmo. Are you ready for some full on decadence Middlesbrough style? Lock away the calorie counters... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Warm Blueberry and Almond Muffins

  

  Yayy!! It's the weekend!! And a Bank Holiday weekend at that! I know I don't work full time anymore and don't really have all that many pressing issues in my... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Spring Asparagus

  

  I just love fresh Spring asparagus. I don't eat asparagus any other time of the year because there is just no comparison in flavour. I believe in eating... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• BBQ This Bank Holiday Weekend with Newman's Own!

  

  There is nothing us Brits love more than a good old-fashioned BBQ. Whatever the weather, nothing beats gathering friends and family together to enjoy tasty... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Pirate Cookies

  

  Any guesses on what my absolute favourite cookie of all time is??? No, it's not custard creams, oreos, chocolate chip or even shortbreads . . . Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Baby Sweet Bell Peppers

  

  I found the cutest little baby bell peppers in the store today and I just couldn't resist picking them up! I am such a sucker for baby anything . . . kittens,... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Speedy Suppers by Katriona Macgregor, Cookbook Review

  

  Another cookery book I received recently for review is Healthy Speedy Suppers, by Katriona MacGregor. Bursting with quick, simple and deliciously healthy... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ultimate Family Wellness by David Kirsch, a Review

  

  I wanted to tell you about a new book I recently received today, entitled Ultimate Family Wellness, by fitness guru and trainer, David Kirsch. The No-Excuses... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti Pizza Pie

  

  This recipe came from a clipping that I have had in my Big Blue Binder for a very long time. It was one that I thought looked delicious and that I wanted to mak... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The New Teal Cooker from Everhot! A Gal Can Dream!

  

  Oh I am such a dreamer!! When I worked at the manor I had a beautiful big kitchen to cook in and a lovely big range to cook with that also served to keep the... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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