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• Easy Steak Pie . . . Friday Pub Grub

  

  I think it's pretty much a given that whenever we go to a pub for a meal out Todd will order a steak pie and I'll order the fish and chips. They invariably... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetable Stew with Cheese Puff Dumplings

  

  I have quite a few cookbooks in my collection actually. I've never actually counted them all . . . but there were (at last count) probably close to 1000.... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Swedish Almond Cake

  

  I adapted this delicious cake recipe from one I found in Rachel Allen's cookbook simply called "Cake." The cover claims that this cookbook contains every cake... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• S'mores Cupcakes

  

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

  Posted on 11 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Some Autumn Warmers for 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 10 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Few Goodies to Share

  

  I do get sent the cutest things. A week or so ago, the people at Eddingtons sent me these cute Home Baked Cookie Stamps! Measuring 53mm in diameter, the set... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Monday Night Supper . . . Delicious Leftovers

  

  I have always been a cook who makes good use of my leftovers. Casseroles, hashes, salads, sandwiches, pot pies, soups . . . there is no end to the uses I find... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Apple Croissants

  

  There is some that would think that using refrigerated croissant dough is a bit of a cheat, and I guess perhaps it is . . . but I am not a snob in that way and ... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Whole Lemon Muffins

  

  These muffins are gorgeously delish. You use a whole lemon, ground up (peel and all) to make them, which gives them a fabulous lemon flavour! There are also... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sparkling Lemonade and Artisan Drinks

  

  I have to tell you about this lovely book I recently received entitled Artisan Drinks, delicious alcoholic and soft drinks to make at home, by Lindy Wildsmith. ... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pork Chops & Beans

  

  This wholesome family friendly dish may not exactly win any beauty contests, but I guarantee she will come up with Miss popularity every time. It's a simple dis... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Fried Chicken

  

  I confess I am a really naughty girl and I just adore fried chicken. Thankfully it is not something which we have very often, even though I do love it so, and... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Ultimate Store Cupboard

  

  When I worked down South at the Manor, there was a huge larder/pantry just off the kitchen through a swinging door. It had an old black slate counter top to kee... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pan Fried Beef with Aubergine, Tomato and Cannellini Beans

  

  I am a huge fan of tinned tomatoes. It has been ever so and I always, ALWAYS have multiple tins of them in my larder. I have been known to dine on nothing but... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Warm Berry Compote

  

  We're very lucky in that we grow all of our own soft fruits in our back garden. I freeze what we can't manage to eat fresh so that we can enjoy them in the... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Dip Au Jus

  

  On Sundays if I am really on the ball, I like to throw something into the crockpot before I leave for church so that dinner is ready and waiting for us when we... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• An Offer You Can't Refuse, Christmas in the English Kitchen

  

  With the holidays looming I have decided to discount my very popular Cookbooklet entitled, Christmas in the English Kitchen for a limited time only. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gobbler Cobbler

  

  This is one of those recipes that everyone should have in their repertoire. It's a fab way to use up leftovers from a roasted bird, be it chicken or turkey. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Morning Breakfast Buns

  

  Hooray for November . . . which means I can start to think about the holidays and begin to trial recipes which I want to use during that time, the first of whic... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

  

  Do you like peanut butter as much as I do? I am betting you don't, or maybe you do, but whatever the case I bet I eat peanut butter in one way or another every... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES