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• Spiced Fruit Salad

  

  We've been having some really nice this week with not a lot of rain . . . it's looked threatening of rain at times and felt very close, but it's been quite dry... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crunchy Blueberry Tart

  

  If you had told me when I was a child that I would one day love blueberries, I would not have believed you. Nova Scotia, Canada, the place where I grew up, has... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Not Your Mama's Potato Salad

  

  One of my absolute favourite things to make in warmer weather is Potato Salad. The potato is my favourite vegetable and well, potato salad is one of my favourit... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kids Cook French and Gougeres

  

  One of the many perks of being a food blogger is that I occasionally get sent cookery books to review. I love it when that happens as I really love cookbooks. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Little Gems with a Creamy Basil Dressing

  

  I am truly a salad nut. I could eat salad seven nights a week and never tire of it . . . ever.One of my favourite salad leaves to use, are the baby gems. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana Nut Muffins for the Smaller Household

  

  I don't know about you, but at my age, and with only two people living in this house, I struggle sometimes getting everything I bake eaten up. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Perfectly Cooked Cabbage

  

  We were cleaning out the freezer at the weekend and I found a nice piece of salt beef that was in danger of having been in there for far too long, so what's a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sauteed Garlic and Lemon Chops

  

  My husband is a died and true Meat and Potatoes man. He's not bothered with having anything fancy. Simply prepared, meat and potatoes . . . he's a happy camper. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Cantuccini with Almonds

  

  I can still remember the very first time I had a Cantuccini, or Biscotti as they are also known. I was probably in my early 30's. My ex and I were enjoying a... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bitty Blueberry Fudge Bettys

  

  Can you take yet another delicious blueberry recipe from me??? Oh, I am sure you can! As you know I love blueberries and I am betting that there is a fair numbe... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE WITH A TWISTNow That Summer is Pick...

  

  STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE WITH A TWISTNow that summer is picking up and dusting itself off everyday, the thought of enjoying a creamy delicious ice-cream on a... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fish and Chips for a Friday Treat!

  

  There is nothing more appealing than a delicious plate of fish and chips and as good as the ones taste that you can get at the seaside and at our fish and... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banoffee Mess

  

  Some days you just want to bury your face into an indulgent fruity dessert, but having no fruity fruit to hand, you make do with what you do have . . . and toda... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sausage Rolls

  

  are very popular over here in the UK. You will see them for sale in all of the bake shops and cafes and of course at most pot lucks/parties, etc. there is... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Steak with Pizzaiola Sauce

  

  When I was growing up my mother used to treat us every now and again to a steak supper called Swiss Steak. It was delicious and one of my father's favourite... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 21 Signs You're at a Quintessentially British BBQ!

  

  Once the weather starts to turn warmer, the North American in me starts pining for a good old BBQ! There is nothing like warm temps and the smell of a charcoal... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kim's Chicken Dish

  

  We had the most delicious chicken for lunch last week when we went to our friend's house. It was incredibly tasty, and I think it's pretty safe to say that... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Some Classic British Biscuits

  

  One thing that the British do really well are biscuits, or cookies as they are known in North America. There are whole aisles in the grocery shops devoted to th... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Malva Pudding

  

  We were invited to have lunch with some friends earlier this week in their home. Tina and Tony. We love spending time with them. They are a fascinating couple... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pan Fried Steaks with Parsley Butter for Two

  

  If there is one thing that prevents me from becoming a vegetarian, it's the idea of a delicious steak dinner . . . okay bacon does it too, but today's recipe... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES