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• Wash Day Mac and Cheese

  

  This recipe is as old as the hills, hailing from a day and time when every Monday was Wash Day and women needed something quick and easy and that could basicall... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Chicken with a Summer Berry Salsa

  

  I am just loving summer with all of it's fresh fruit and vegetables! It is by far and away the best time of year for fruit and veg just packed with flavour! Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simple Jam Biscuits

  

  Back home in Eastern Canada, where I hail from, you can get these big soft white sugar cookies, filled with jam. Oh they are so yummy. I have been trying for... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesecake Cream Topped Summer Berries

  

  What is it about summertime and soft fruit desserts! I just can't get enough of them! I guess that is because it's when they are readily available locally, fres... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Caramel Croissants

  

  When I was growing up I hated pumpkin pie. I am not sure why. It was just not something I enjoyed. As an adult I have come to love it however, and every time I... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Incredible Sandwiches Using Leerdammer Toastie and Burger Slices

  

  I was recently invited to use some Creamy Leerdammer Toastie Burger slices on a Pulled Pork Burger! I love Leedammer Cheese. Nobody had to twist my arm! Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Honey Butter

  

  I was invited to a pot luck luncheon the other day, which ended up being a surprise birthday lunch for me. I was so surprised and honored and thrilled that... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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