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• Blueberry Bliss Dessert

  

  I've been collecting the Waitrose Recipe Cards for years now. Every month they used to put new ones out and I would dutifully collect the ones that looked... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuna, Cheese & Onion Pie

  

  I have always been a foodie. When I was really young my mom used to give me her old magazines and I can remember clipping recipes from them. I can still tell yo... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Swiss Roll

  

  I have made no secret on here of my love of lemons. It's very clear that I can't get enough of them! Todd . . . well, he says lemon is not his favourite thing,... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Golden Syrup and Oatmeal Muffins

  

  One of the tastes I have come to really enjoy over here is Golden Syrup. A pale thick amber coloured syrup, it is a form of inverted sugar syrup, made in the... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Bounty Cake

  

  I freely admit that one of my great weaknesses is chocolate . . . and it doesn't seem to matter how I get it . . . candy bars, cakes, biscuits . . . creamy hot... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• BLT Pasta Salad

  

  We've enjoyed a few warmer days this weekend. It seems that Spring has finally sprung and I took advantage of them to create a delicious pasta salad for us. Wel... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ginger Cheesecake Squares

  

  I have to say up front that one of my absolute favourite flavours has to be ginger. I love it in any way shape or form. It's wonderful, dried and powdered . .... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Elizabeth's Gingersnaps

  

  Whenever any of the family went to visit my ex MIL Elizabeth you could count on her having made a nice big tin of these delicious gingersnaps. So thin and so... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

  

  Believe it or not this is my most popular recipe of all time (next to the Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake.) It's lived for quite a time now over on my Big Blue... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Few Nifty Gadgets I Have Been Enjoying

  

  This is one of my infamous Thai Turkey Burgers. We love turkey burgers in this house and I was recently sent a couple of items to help with the preparation... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raisin Sauce (for with Gammon Or Ham)

  

  This old, old recipe is the perfect accompaniment to serve with your Easter Ham or Gammon. Its a bit old fashioned, but it's also very good. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Immune Booster Smoothie.

  

  I was recently sent a jar of Steens Raw 15+ Manuka Honey and challenged to try one of the recipes that Amber Rose has written which are not only healthy but ver... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Milkshakes and the Original Steam Free Milk Frother, Aerolatte

  

  I was recently sent the popular Aerolatte steam free milk frother to try out."When aerolatte founders Alan and Gary realised that even their expensive steam... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Iced Buns

  

  I was thinking of the lovely Easter Breads my Aunt Thelma used to bake and send over to us when I was a girl. They were so sweet and light . . . slathered in... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brown Batter Bread

  

  When I was growing up in Canada, weekends would often bring Baked Bean Suppers. These would be held at Church Halls, Volunteer Fire Dept Halls and Community... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blueberry Cake with a Brown Sugar Sauce

  

  Do you know how much I love blueberries? If you've been reading my blog for any time at all now, you will know it is an awful lot. We have our own bushes in... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Caramel Slices

  

  Do you love coconut as much as I do? Buttery coconut cakes? Macaroons? Do you love Caramel? As much as I do? If you do then this is YOUR bake. You really must... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rhubarb Clafoutis

  

  Well, folks, what with having an early spring and such a lovely March, quite a bit of the rhubarb in our garden is ready to begin harvesting now. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Glazed Gammon 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 27 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pot Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks

  

  If you are looking for something a little bit special for the weekend, or maybe even for Easter (albeit not a traditional Easter Roast) look no further. This Po... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES