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• Scalloped Macaroni

  

  Today I tortured my pasta hating husband with some comfort food from my childhood, which rang all my bells, but left him feeling rather off key! haha He says... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Saint Patrick Day's Feast!

  

  In just a few days time people the world over will be donning the green and celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2015! I was recently challenged by Ocado's Irish Shop... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mac and Cheese Dogs

  

  I think two of my favourite things have to be macaroni and cheese and hot dogs . . . (don't judge me!). Put the two together and I am in heaven. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fiery Chicken Tenders with a Blue Cheese Dip

  

  One of my favourite things to eat is . . . Buffalo Chicken Wings . . . scrummy yeh . . . but not so good for you with all of that skin and fat . . . that's... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chunky Puy Lentil and Veggie Soup

  

  Puy lentils, grown in France are just wonderful in soups. They thicken without turning to sludge. They don't break down like other lentils and keep their... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Milk Cake

  

  I don't think it will come as a surprise to anyone that I love Peanut Butter. I use it a lot! That's why I was so excited when my February Degustabox arrived. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Four Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies . . . Perfect for Gluttons Like Me

  

  I got this recipe from my friend Laurie a few years back. She's a real sweetheart. A Canadian just like me. She also used to work as a chef, so you know it's go... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Plum Fudge Puddings

  

  I had some lovely plums that I picked up in the grocery store the other day. It's not often you get nice ones this time of year. We had our fill eating them... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• TGI Friday's and Mothering Sunday . . . Restaurant Review

  

  I was recently sent some vouchers to try out the Menu at TGI Fridays. We have one very close to us in Ellesmere Port so I was really excited to go and check it... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buttery Cinnamon Bun Cake

  

  I have to confess . . . I am somewhat of a cinnamon bun nut. I do love cinnamon anything . . . just the smell of cinnamon anything baking gets my taste buds to... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deep Dish Salmon Pie

  

  Tinned salmon is something which I have in the cupboard all the time. If you always keep a few things in the larder, like tinned salmon and tuna, you always hav... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Tasty Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Loaf

  

  I make no secret of my great love of Peanut Butter. It is quite simply one of my favourite things. It is one thing I could not live without and I confess I... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Pepita Chef

  

  I was recently sent a new product to try out. The Pepita Chef from http://www.domital.it/Pepita Chef, made of porcelain, is a new kitchen tool for cooking... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deep Dish Pan Pizza

  

  I have a husband who is not particularly fond of Pizza . . . or pasta as you know. He says he hate Italian food . . . but he really just means he hates Pizza an... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Berries and Cherries Biscuits/ Cookies

  

  One thing that took getting used to when I moved over here to the UK was the fact that they call cookies biscuits . . . whereas biscuits to me had always been... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Crumpets and TEA & CAKE

  

  I am a crumpet lover. I couldn't tell you how many crumpets I have eaten through the years, but it's quite a few . . . . ohhh . . . those soft yeasty, pancake... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweeten Mother's Day with Radnor Preserves

  

  Show mums just how special they are this Mother's Day with a beautiful box of award winning Radnor Preserves arriving on their doorstep. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Bean Lasagne

  

  This is an easy Vegetarian dish I have had on my list of things to make for a very long time. I can't even remember where it came from now. I think possibly it... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eating in March with 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 26 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheddar and Garlic Drop Buns

  

  We have had some really cold weather these past couple of weeks. I know it is not near as cold as the temperatures you hardy North Americans are used to, but... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES