Mariealicerayner

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• Keeping Time with Oregon Scientific

  

  As you have probably correctly surmised I am a rather keen cook. No surprise there. As a keen cook, I really rely on having quality tools in my kitchen to work... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• An Alsation Tart . . . Got Bacon?

  

  I think Bacon has to be high on the list of just about everyone's favourite foods, don't you? I know we love the stuff. I have often thought I would like to sto... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Fruit & Cheese Danish

  

  I think my youngest son had to be the pickiest eater ever born. The youngest of five he took on, not only all of his own food dislikes, but also the food... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread

  

  I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have baked this delicious tea bread! It was a popular request when I worked at the Manor for the tea parties and... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spooky Ghost Cake Pops and a Better Baking Boutique!

  

  Britains biggest and best loved home baking brand - Dr Oetker, will open it's doors to the EVEN BETTER BAKING BOUTIQUE on Friday 7th November until Sunday 16th... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jamie's Toad in the Hole

  

  My husband, the Toddster is a real meat and potatoes man. He would happily eat nothing but meat and potatoes every night of the week and never tire of it. Give... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cooking for Comfort, a New Cookbooklet

  

  I'm really excited to bring you the latest in my line of cookbooklets, fresh off the press this morning! Entitled Cooking for Comfort, this is my largest one... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caramel Popcorn and Movie Night

  

  We can't afford to go out much these days with the cost of everything going up, up and up. More often than not we opt to stay home and watch a film, either on... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

  

  One of the things I like most about chicken is that it's a beautiful canvas for just about anything you put with it, lending itself to all sorts of flavor... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spooky Pumpkin Cottage Pies

  

  There were so many lovely goodies in the hamper that I couldn't just leave it at one recipe. I decided that I wanted to make another heartier dish that would... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spooky Spiced Kale Soup

  

  With Halloween only 11 days away I've been working on creating some lovely Halloween treats and dinners in my kitchen. I just love the holidays and I... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Everything You Wanted to Know About Turkey but Were Afraid to Ask!

  

  This past week all of our friends across the pond in Canada celebrated their annual Thanksgiving holiday and in November our friends in America will be doing th... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Celebrate the Great British Banger with Newman's Own Hot Dog Sauce

  

  British Sausage Week (3rd – 9th November) is an annual celebration loved by all food fanatics, and what better way to spruce up the ever popular sausage sarnie... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoked Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Supper

  

  I confess most Sundays when we get home from church I am absolutely starving. It will have been at least 8 hours since I have gotten up and probably about 6... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Curd Shortbread Wedges

  

  I have never made any secret about my great love for anything lemon . . . oh I do so adore it. Especially lemon curd. It's such a fabulous ingredient and can... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apricot & Almond Breakfast Cake

  

  Oh, I do love the weekend. I know that I don't work outside the home anymore, but that doesn't mean that my Saturdays and Sundays are not still special to me... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy to Say I've Got Plenty of Personali-tea!

  

  A few weeks back, PG tips launched a fun quiz to determine your PG personali-tea. (You can find it on their Facebook page here. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Cheese Dip and a Gourmet Mac and Cheese

  

  When Queen Elizabeth visited France this year for the D-Day Commemorations she experienced one of France’s most cherished and traditional cheeses. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana Bread and BREAD

  

  I baked what is possibly the most delicious Banana Bread I have ever baked yesterday, and that is saying a lot. I've baked many Banana Breads in my life time an... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Remember Remember the 5th of November with Very Lazy

  

  Before we know it, Bonfire Night will be upon us which means sparklers, fireworks and most importantly food! Deliciously warming meals with an extra special kic... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES