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• Monster Fingers for Halloween

  

  The other night we had a bit of a Halloween "Do" for the sisters and elders in our care. I know it was a bit early, but transfers are this week and we wanted... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blueberry and Lemon Loaf

  

  I have spent the last month and a half experimenting with baking this, that and the other . . . trying to bake something which is diabetic friendly that is... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Pesto Pasta

  

  Carbohydrates are very important to a person's diet, wether you be diabetic or not. They are your main source of fuel to keep your body and brain going and... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chinese Coleslaw

  

  I had often heard of Chinese Coleslaw, but had never eaten it. Sister Johansen was telling me the other day how very delicious it was and how much she enjoyed i... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Popcorn Popping with a Cinnamon Swirl

  

  I love popcorn and one of my favourite brands is Portlebay Popcorn, so when they recently asked me if I would like to try their new Cinnamon Swirl - crunchy... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Apple, Bacon and Cheese Sandwich

  

  Bacon . . . it's something I don't eat very often . . . but when I do, I like to make sure it's a good bacon. After all, if I am going to splurge on a bit of a... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Pad Thai and Degustabox

  

  My soon to be daughter in law Sara posted a video on making Pad Thai on her FB page the other day. As soon as I saw it I thought that it was something which I... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Greek Roasted Peppers

  

  Controlling how much you eat can be as large a challenge as deciding what to eat can be when you are trying to control diabetes and eat smarter. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maple Oatmeal Muffins

  

  It has been almost a month since I was diagnosed as having Type 2 Diabetes. In that month I have taken myself off of sugar almost 100%, and switched my way of... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  I confess these cookies are not diabetic friendly, or diet friendly in any way, but I wanted to bake something for the young missionaries to take to our Distric... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cauliflower, Green Bean and Tomato Salad

  

  In my quest to get more fruit and non starchy veg, fibre and vitamins into my diet, I created a delicious salad the other day which we enjoyed along with some... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• An American Style Foodball Feast!

  

  COOK UP AN AMERICAN FOOTBALL FEAST WITH NEWMAN’S OWN FOR THE NFL’S ARRIVAL IN LONDON America’s National Football League will be coming to Wembley for three game... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Enjoy a Devilishly Delicious Halloween Spread with Farmers Choice!

  

  Ooooo . . . gather your little witches, goblins and ghosts together for some deliciously spooky Halloween Recipes this month courtesy of myself and Farmer's... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta with Aubergine Sauce (Eggplant)

  

  When I was in high school, my mother discovered Italian food, in the way of Italian Spaghetti . . . which meant . . a tin of catelli spaghetti sauce, stirred... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eat Like a Londoner

  

  '\ One of my favourite places to go is London. Now that we live up in the North West, we don't get to go very often, but when we were down in the South East,... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fig Clafoutis - Low GI

  

  Cooking and eating delicious food should be fun. Sometimes when one is faced with dietary restraints you can feel a bit down . . . Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pancetta, Egg, Avocado & Bacon Sandwich

  

  I made the most delicious open face sandwich today. Oh, but I died and went to heaven when I tucked into this. The "Peat" sandwich . . . or . .. the Pancetta,... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Taco Pizza

  

  Normally after having a turkey dinner I would be treating myself to a turkey sandwich with two slices of bread, mayo, stuffing and cranberry sauce. And... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gingered Pumpkin Custards

  

  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian family and friends! I hope you all have a wonderful weeend filled with lots of love, gratitude and plenty of good... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread

  

  I have to say I am really enjoying my healthier eating lifestyle these days. I have not had a piece of chocolate in over three weeks now, nor have I had any... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES