Mariealicerayner

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• Monique's Cake

  

  I like to think that one of the most wonderful things about blogging is the fabulous people you meet via this medium. Like minded people . . . good people . .... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Seasoned Rice Pilaf

  

  Rice wasn't something we ate a lot of when I was growing up. My brother wouldn't eat it at all, my mother didn't like it either and when she did cook it, it... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wholemeal Wreath Loaf

  

  I was recently sent a lovely Hamper from the people at Baking Mad and challenged to bake myself a loaf of bread! I have a real fear of baking with yeast. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leona's Lazy Chicken

  

  I've been very lucky in my life to have been inspired and taught by remarkable women and cooks. One of them was my good friend Leona. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Marble Cake

  

  I am somewhat ashamed to say that there were not a lot of homemade . . . made from scratch . . . cakes that didn't come from a mix in my life prior to coming... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Some Tasty Cakes for Mother's Day

  

  (source) This Sunday is Mother's Day here in the UK. I'm not sure why they choose to have it a couple of months earlier than they have it everywhere else, but... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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