Mariealicerayner

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• Spicy Blueberry Sauce

  

  I love, love blueberries and we are right in the midst of our blueberry season here in the UK at the moment. I know my sister has been picking the juicy little... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Cheese Encounters of a Delicious Kind . . .

  

  I have to admit, that of all the sandwiches out there, and all the sandwiches I have eaten in my lifetime, my favourite has to be the good old fashioned Cheese... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spag Bol and Cheese Garlic Toastie

  

  Occasionally you see something which is totally outrageous and yet strangely appealing at the same time. That's the way it was for me when I saw these toasted... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dark Chocolate Drizzled Ginger Butter Cookies

  

  I don't mind admitting it. I'm having a kind of a blah day. I think everyone has days like that from time to time. It's like I'm running on empty today and my... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Late Summer Berry Crumble

  

  This is the perfect dessert for this time of year. Late summer. We are just getting to the end of the strawberries and the Blueberries and raspberries are at... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuna, White Bean and Potato Salad

  

  We have a lovely girl staying with us at the moment from Spain. She is working at the hospital and so I have been making her a lunch to take with her each day. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

  

  I love to cook and eat chicken. Once upon a time, when I was working full time . . . I was able to afford free range organic chicken, and I won't like . . . it... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cracker Lasagne

  

  The temps have really dropped here these past couple of days. It seems we are getting winds from the North and things are getting pretty cool, even down to... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon and Chocolate Chunk Cake and Degusta Box

  

  I received another tasty Degustabox at the end of July and have been enjoying it's contents in the ensuing weeks. You can see evidence of that in the lovely... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nutella Cookies . . . Only 3 Ingredients!

  

  Mondy evenings are always Family Home Evenings in our house. This is a special night each week that we set apart to do things together as a family. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese and Mashed Potato Fritters

  

  I have always been a "foodie." I've always loved food, eating, recipes, etc. When I was between the ages of 5 and 9, my best friend in the world was a girl name... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Some Tasty Pancakes for the Weekend!

  

  Hooray for the weekend! I usually reserve the weekends for cooking us a nice big breakfast. It might be a full on fry up . . . or it might be something as simpl... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana, Coconut and Macadamia Nut Muffins

  

  I usually like to bake something scrummy for our weekend breakfasts. A breakfast cake of some sort, scones . . . tea loaves, muffins. What I bake depends totall... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Newman's Own American Rubs to Make the BBQ Sizzle!

  

  Three new cooking rubs have been added to the Newman's Own Range to help recreate a US-style BBQ! You can bring these delicious American flavours to your own... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Herb and Egg Gratins . . . Simply Indulgent

  

  Here we are at day four of my week of celebrations cooking fest! I have a fondness for eggs, especially good eggs. I always buy free range eggs for baking... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marie's Best Corn Chowder

  

  Continuing on with my week of celebrations, I just have to share with you one of my favourite soup/stews! Corn Chowder! This is a hearty family favourite that... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Let Them Eat Cake and Ice Cream Clowns!

  

  Well today is my birthday. Boo Hoo Fifty nine years old. However did that happen. No matter, happen it did and I am celebrating! Ten friends are coming over... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skillet Chicken and Spinach Bowties

  

  Day two of my Birthday Celebrations week brings a pasta dish which is not only quick and easy to make, but quite, quite delicious! Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Delicious Courgette (zucchini) Tomato Bake

  

  This is the first of my week of celebrations posts! It is my birthday on Wednesday of this week and it will mark the beginning of my last year as a fifty... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Glazed Cinnamon Roll Muffins

  

  Some days you just want something for breakfast that is really bad and a bit naughty. I know cake is a good thing to fill that urge, but sometimes you want it... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES