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• Lemon Cream Danish

  

  I had some lovely lemon curd left from the lovely pot I was given by the English Provender Co and decided to put it to some good use. Of course I could have jus... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Campfire Potatoes

  

  I just adore these potatoes. They are one of my favourite ways to have potatoes in the summer. They're so easy to throw together and there is very little mess. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Afternoon Tea Week with Tasty Muffins and Scones!

  

  Afternoon Tea Week takes place this year from the 10th to the 16th of August and as a proper English Institution it's only right that afternoon tea should be... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tex Mex Pasta Salad

  

  I was wanting a quick and delicious salad at the weekend and so I cobbled together this salad from a bit of this and a bit of that and it all worked together... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Donut Sundaes

  

  I'm almost embarassed to call this a recipe. It's really more of an idea than anything, but what an idea it is and soooooo simple and delicious to make! Donut... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peach and Blueberry Breakfast Cake

  

  Well, it's the weekend and we all know what that means. It's baked treat in the kitchen time! Oh, I try hard not to eat cakes and such during the week . . . Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honeyed Pizza Dough

  

  I love Pizza. No if's and's or but's about it. Pizza is one of my favourite foods, which is interesting when you consider that I had never even tasted pizza... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Mixed Grill

  

  When I first moved over here we didn't have a lot of money for going out to eat. Todd was working as a parking lot attendant and I worked in a care home. Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Four Cheese and Pepper Omelettes

  

  Back when I was a lot younger, it used to be the done thing on Saturdays to meet with family at a local restaurant and enjoy a tasty brunch together. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chinatows, Asian Cooking from Around the World

  

  I was recently sent this cookery book, CHINATOWNS, Asian Cooking from around the world in 100 recipes to review. This is a visually stunning cookbook, by... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Celebrating with Find a Present UK

  

  August is my Birthday month and this year it is especially special because I am turning 60. I know . . . it's hard for me to believe too . . . I still feel 16... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Cream French Toast

  

  At the weekend I love to do a special treat for us for breakfast. More often than not it won't be a fry up like bacon and eggs. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buffalo Chicken Rolls

  

  I am so excited to be showing you this delicious recipe today. Buffalo Chicken Rolls . . . I love, LOVE these. They embody several things that I just adore . . ... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Amazing Branana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  

  I know it may not seem like it at times, but I have been trying to eat a bit healthier lately. Having a heart scare does that to you I guess. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut and Pecan Slices

  

  This is one of my absolute favourite slices to bake. I adore coconut and I adore pecans. I also love chocolate, but then again . . . it's only the very rare... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Sauced Sesame Chicken

  

  I just adore this chicken dish, which is really quick and simple to make and oh so delicious! I just love peanut butter and the sauce in this is moreishly... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sour Cream Mac and Cheese

  

  I was invited to a pot luck supper recently to wish a good friend a fond farewell as she goes back to live with her family in South Africa. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boston Cream Pie Parfaits

  

  You are going to thank me for this quick and easy dessert I am showing you here this morning. Boston Cream Pie Parfaits. Not only do them embody all that is... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fire and Ice Pickled Beetroot

  

  I wish I had a pound for every jar of pickled beetroot (beets) that I put up when my family was growing up. I'd be a very rich woman. I used to put up tons of... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bacon and Rarebit Quickie

  

  Summertime . . . not only are we enjoying (or at least hoping to enjoy) warmer temperatures, but we are also enjoying being out of doors and not wanting to be... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES