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• Frisco Spagetti Bake

  

  I just can't help myself. Periodically I just have to do it. I must indulge my need for pasta. Most of the time I try to cook things that I think the Toddster... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Muffins 101 and Coconut & Date Muffins

  

  I bake a lot of muffins in this house. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they make great portable breakfasts, are fabulous for tea and coffee breaks... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Triple Chocolate Cookie Tart

  

  If you have known me for any length of time you know I don't do New Years Resolutions, especially not any that involve food or the giving up of certain foods. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marmalade Pudding and the December DegustaBox

  

  One of the challenges I enjoy from receiving my Degustabox every month is coming up with unique and delicious ways to use the contents! Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Potato Roast

  

  I did us some lovely Lamb Chops for our New Years Eve Supper last night. I simply rubbed them with a mixture of rosemary, thyme, garlic, sea salt, white... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Counting Down the Top Ten for 2014 . . .

  

  It's hard to believe but here we are at the end of 2014! I hope you have had a lovely Christmas or whatever holiday it is that you celebrate at this time of... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Baked Penne

  

  After all of the turkey, ham etc. of Christmas and the leftovers, we fancied something completely different for our tea tonight. To be honest I was feeling quit... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Crumble Breakfast Cake

  

  Next to lemon and chocolate I think my favourite flavour has to be cinnamon. I just adore cinnamon anything and I try often to incorporate it into my baked... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Blackberry and Apple Charlotte

  

  This delicious pudding is proof that you can create something totally indulgent and irresistible with just a few simple ingredients. All you need is fruit, day... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boxing Day Leftovers

  

  So here you are. It's boxing day and you have a whole fridge filled with leftovers. What to do . . . what to do . . .I thought I would give you some tasty... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Whole Christmas Feast!

  

  I've been working hard on this post and what you will see here today is the whole Christmas Feast! I meant to have it up a couple of days ago so you would have... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gingerbread Granola

  

  I really do love my granola. It is my breakfast food of choice on weekdays. I love to chow down on a nice bowl of it with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top . . .... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoked Salmon Party Food for New Years

  

  Another year is nearly at an end, so let’s ring in the New Year in style and welcome 2015 with some sophisticated celebratory party food.2014 has been a great... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Barbequed Chicken

  

  This is one of those family supper dishes that will come in really handy on these last few days before Christmas when you are short on time and hands and yet... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ruby Slipper Cake

  

  Two of my children had birthday's in December. One on the eighth and the other on the ninth. I always tried to make each of my children special cakes for their... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Meringue Cookies

  

  If you were to ask me what my absolute favourite kind of pie was and were to only let me choose ONE . . . . I would definitely pick Lemon Meringue. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Haddock with a Walnut Salsa Verde

  

  We don't always eat hedonistic, calorie laden, sumptious meals in this house. Actually, we do try to eat quite healthily most of the time. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fusilli & Peas with Bacon and Cheese

  

  I think everyone needs a couple quick and easy dishes up their sleeves like this one I am showing you here today. Pasta is probably one of the most versatile... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Introducing Welsh Lamb into Your Christmas Menu

  

  Turkey may be the go-to festive meat, but who is to say that you can’t experiment and introduce different flavours into your Christmas menu? Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Ginger Cake

  

  I don't know what it is about Christmas and Ginger, but the two just go together like peas and carrots! What would Christmas be without gingerbread men or a... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES