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• Chard and Cheese Tart

  

  I have to confess that Chard . . . Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet as it is also called, is one of my favourite vegetables. I do so love greens. My mother used to... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sauteed Apples with Vanilla Mascarpone

  

  We spent all afternoon today wandering around Tatton Park. What a gorgeous place that is! The gardens were so beautiful and we walked our not so little butts... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond Gingerbread

  

  If I had to pick a flavour I love above all else, I would have a very difficult time doing so. I just love sooooo many flavours . . . Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roly Poly Rhubarb Pudding

  

  When I was a child I could hardly wait for Rhubarb Season to roll around. My mom would make us our favourite rhubarb pies. They were so tasty, served warm with... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Breakfast Sausage Patties

  

  Sometimes we like to have breakfast for supper. On the weekends, we might splurge and have a big breakfast on occasion, but more normal than not . . . we have... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mrs Crimble's and Coeliac and Allergy Awareness Weeks

  

  Allergy Awareness Week, April 28th to May 4th, Coeliac Awareness Week, 11th to 17th May 2015Did you know...? 50% of young people in Britain suffer from one or... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simple Vanilla Cupcakes

  

  I thought it would be fun today to show you my simple "go to" cupcake recipe that I use all the time when I want to make vanilla cupcakes. They are easy to make... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Swedish Meatballs

  

  Believe it or not I have only ever been to Ikea once in my whole life. I went with a couple of mates to the one in Warrington a couple of years back. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Trio of Delicious Soup Recipes

  

  We are great soup lovers in this house. Homemade soups for the most part. I only ever rarely buy a ready made soup. My mother was a fabulous soup maker. I grew... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jam Crostata

  

  I love beautiful tarts like this Jam Crostata I am showing you here today. A Crostata is an Italian type of baked pie or tart . . . but the pastry is very rich... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fabulously Affordable and Beautiful Gifts . . .

  

  As you probably noticed in my earlier post I was recently contacted by Flamingo Gifts and asked if I would like to review a few gifts from their magnificent gif... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maple Blueberry Pudding Cake

  

  You would be forgiven for thinking this is a somewhat ugly dessert . . . but this is one dessert where you don't want to judge the book by it's cover, for it's... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Gratin of Haddock Or Cod

  

  I have to say I am especially fond of Cod or Haddock, responsibly sourced of course. I grew up with salt cod which is what we used to make fish cakes with back... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jam Filled Scones

  

  Today I baked Todd's favourite Jam Filled Scones. You know we love jam in this house . . . I make no secret of it, and I always have lots of it in the cupboard... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate & Almond Glazed Jam Biscuits (Cookies)

  

  One thing that Todd and I are both really crazy about is Jam. We eat a lot of it here. I use it for baking and all sorts, and sometimes when we are both... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Saltambocca Style, A Crispy Cod with a Gazpacho Salad and Farmer's Choice

  

  Farmer’s Choice are an online butchers, green grocers and deli that deliver completely free range, British meats and produce to homes across the UK. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skillet Aubergine (Eggplant) Parmesan (Gluten Free)

  

  I love skillet type of meals . . . one dish affairs that you can cook and bake all in one skillet. This Aubergine (Eggplant) Parmesan is a real favourite of... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Irish Chicken and Red Candy

  

  My sister made this recipe that she found on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago and put a picture of it on her facebook page. It looked so good that I immediately... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Golden Syrup Dumplings with Custard

  

  We normally have our Sunday Dinner on Saturdays. Sundays I never have the time to cook a big meal. We spend half the day either getting ready for church or in... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spending a Tasty Weekend with Corkers

  

  Look what arrived in the post a couple of days ago! It's a box of assorted Corkers Potato Crisps and we have really been enjoying them this weekend! Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES