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• 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

• Turkey Spinach Burgers

  

  I've always been very fond of turkey burgers. They are one of my favourite things. In fact I would rather have a turkey burger than one made with ground beef,... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 100% Whole Wheat Baking Powder Biscuits

  

  Coming to terms with and learning to live with Type 2 Diabetes is a real learning curve for sure. I know I am not alone in feeling somewhat discouraged at... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin

  

  I found a nice looking piece of Pork Tenderloin in the freezer yesterday and since we hadn't had any pork in a long time I decided to do something with it for... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• British Through and Through, from the Field to the Delicious Plate - Woodall's...

  

  I recently received a delicious hamper filled with lovely charcuterie from the people at Woodall's, the home of British Charcuterie! Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Autumn Vegetable Broth

  

  I have to admit that prior to my recent medical diagnosis, I really wasn't eating very well. I only ever very seldom ate any fruit and my veg intake was way dow... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Toffee Apples with Vanilla Mascarpone

  

  This recipe is not diabetic friendly. Todd isn't a diabetic and I can't punish him constantly for my sins. Sometimes I have to treat him to something he enjoys. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crumb Topped Cornmeal and Molasses Muffins

  

  According to my Diabetes handbook, you need to have breakfast, lunch and evening meals each day. No skipping, and there are really no foods that are forbidden,... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Fruit

  

  I've always liked to pull the boat out a bit at the weekend . . . a nice leisurely breakfast, usually something which we wouldn't have any other day of the week. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Dijon

  

  I love chicken. Next to fish, it is probably the meat/protein I choose to eat most of the time. Oddly enough it wasn't something we had very often when I was a... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• New Cookbooklet "When Life Hands You Lemons"

  

  I'm really happy to be able to show you today my latest cookbooklet, entitled "When Life Hands You Lemons." Yes, a cookbooklet totally devoted to all things... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Snacking with Diabetes

  

  Cuting out sugary foods and high fat snacks is an important way to improve your diet and help maintain good blood glucose levels. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turnip and Carrot Dish

  

  I've always been a big lover of vegetables. There are not too many I don't like with the exception of tinned peas. This goes back to when I was a child. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Puddings

  

  Ahh . . . Pumpkin Season is upon us. Autumn. That time of year when we start to long for food that is a bit stodgier than the summer fare we've been eating the... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES