Mariealicerayner

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• Foodie Gifts for the Spanish Food Enthusiast!

  

  I was recently sent an amazing Hamper of Spanish Food from the people at Grey's. At Grey's they are passionate about Spain's foodie culture, it's gastronimic... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hunter'sChicken and Chips

  

  These last couple of days before Christmas (it's coming up on us quickly now!) are bound to be a bit manic and filled with more things to do than you can... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Great Tea ...More Than a Bag Or a Few Leaves and Hot Water

  

  I was recently sent some tea to review from the people at Bellevue Tea. I had specified that I only drink herbal blends, however I was sent both Green and... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sugar Plums

  

  Twas the night before Christmasand all through the house . . .not a creature was stirring,not even a mouse!The children were nestled,all snug in their beds . .... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Snowflake Whoopie Pies

  

  I do so hope that you won't laugh too much at what you see here today, and that you won't take one look and decide these aren't for you, coz if you do you will... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leona's Peanut Butter Balls

  

  We are having a special broadcast of the First Presidency's Christmas Message at our chapel on Sunday evening with a "Munch and Jingle" afterwards. I thought... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ferment Your Vegetables

  

  I was really excited to receive this latest cookery book, Ferment Your Vegetables, by Amanda Feifer. My sister has been fermenting for a long time now, making... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pecan and Fruited Cheese Ball

  

  Yes, that looks like a Thanksgiving Turkey guy up there sitting on top of a cheese ball. I know . . . you are probably asking yourself right now what the heck i... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rachel's Christmas Cupcakes

  

  The people at Rachel's sent me a couple of festive recipes a week or so ago and asked me if I would like to try them out. I took one look at these delicious... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Holiday Beef Tenderloin and a Few Other Bits

  

  I was recently sent some Knorr products and asked to create some recipes for the holidays using them. This is part two of what I did with them. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ice Cream Vans Get a Warming Hot Chocolate Makeover!

  

  With the prospect of crisp white snow, putting on our matching hat, gloves and scarf and wrapping up in that brand new furry winter jacket, research launched... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato Gnocci with Beans, Olives & Tomatoes

  

  I was recently sent some Knorr products and asked to create some recipes for the holidays using them. The first recipe I created was this delicious Sweet... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Build Your Own Sandwich!

  

  Do you like sandwiches? My Aunt Freda loved sandwiches and so do I. They are one of my many weaknesses! I was really excited to receive this latest cookbook... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mrs Crimble's Tasty Party Season Products!

  

  The people from Mrs Crimble's, deliciously gluten-gree, recently sent me some of the Party Season friendly products to taste.Ginger Winter Warmer Mrs Crimble’s... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stollen Loaf Cake and a Few Other Bits

  

  I was sent some lovely recipes this week for Christmas Baking for the holidays from Dr Oetker. They all look so fabulous I don't know which one I want to try... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter and Jam Cookie Cups

  

  My very British Husband is quite fond of telling me that eating peanut butter and jam together is completely insane. That didn't stop him from scarfing down... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cookbooklets Christmas Sale Offer!!

  

  As most of my readers know, my two passions in life are cooking and painting, and every once in a while I like to combine the two loves and I come up with a... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Lemon Brownies

  

  Boy, its hard to believe but Christmas is in just a little under three weeks. If you are like me, I am sure you are in the middle of all of your Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tartiflette with Reblochon and A Year In Cheese

  

  I have always said that the potato is one of my favourite vegetables. I am also really fond of cheese, especially good cheese, which is surprising really when... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crunchy Chicken Casserole

  

  I had some leftover chicken which needed using up today and so I put it together with some bits and pieces and came up with a delicious casserole. I know . . . Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES