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• Chicken Taco Salad

  

  I know it's winter and not really salad days . . . but what's a girl to do . . . I was craving salad today, which isn't actually a bad thing to crave per se .... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 1940's Nostalgia with Amazon

  

  I do get sent the neatest things in the post. The other day I received this lovely Blueberry 1940's Sweet Box from Amazon.co.uk. I wasn't even born in the 1940'... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bumbleberry Pie Tray Bake . . . Some Things Are Worth Repeating.

  

  What is a Bumbleberry? Ahhh . . . I think I might know the answer to that. A bumbleberry is a Burple and Binkel berry (amazing colours you know), one berry bein... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pineapple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake

  

  When I was growing up in the 50's and 60's about the only fresh fruit that made a regular appearance in our house was apples and bananas. Fresh fruit really... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Muffins

  

  Well, the big day is just two weeks away. Is everyone all ready? Are all your gifts bought and wrapped? Cards written and sent?? Food ordered, puddings, cakes... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Food Lover's Guide to Manchester

  

  In recent years, the restaurants of Manchester have sent many a London restaurateur running for cover. It is a city which has become known not only as a... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Choosing The Right Cooker for Christmas Dinner

  

  Christmas Day is rapidly approaching, and it’s around this time of year that many people choose to upgrade their cooker in preparation for the big day. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Christmas Kitchen by Bright House . . . Helping with Your Christmas Lunch

  

  Well, the Holidays are upon us and we are all on the precipace of one of the busiest times of the year. There are cards to write, presents to buy and wrap,... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• War Cake . . . a Fruity Cake That Stands the Test of Time!

  

  I wanted to share a recipe with you today that is somewhat of a Christmas Tradition in our family. Its called War Cake and it just would not be Christmas in... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Salsa & Mesquite Oven Fried Chicken

  

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

  Posted on 10 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Old Time Bread Pudding

  

  Sorry I haven't been around for a couple of days. I have had the mother of all colds and it was so bad that I ended up in bed. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Winner of the Le Creuset Condiment Pot and The English Provender Co Chutneys

  

  Although I am still not feeling very well, I did promise that a winner would be picked for the English Provender Co Giveaway. I printed out all the comments, cu... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Flakey Almond Pastries

  

  This is another recipe I like to bake each Christmas. It just wouldn't be Christmas without a plate of these on offer. Simple to make and yet so very impressive. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Toffee Popcorn Bark

  

  This is a tasty little gem I clipped from an old issue of Good Food Magazine yonks ago! It looked fabulously delicious and very simple to make. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Joseph Joseph and Red Candy

  

  Look at what I recently got in the Post. A Joseph Joseph Nest 7 Plus from Red Candy. For those of you not familiar with the company, Red Candy is an online... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Sauteed Mushrooms

  

  I picked up a beautiful big cauliflower at the shops this afternoon and so I decided to make us a delicious cauliflower soup for our supper. We had rather a... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jolly Rich Fruit Snowmen for Christmas!

  

  Christmas is fast approaching, so why not get into the festive spirit by trying your hand at these Jolly Rich Fruit Snowmen Cakes? These cute little characters... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagne

  

  This isn't something that I make really often . . . as it is kind of a lot of work . . . but every once in a while I love to treat us to it.Coz, we love... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Delicious Pear and Ginger Trifle

  

  The race is on now for me to develop a tasty trifle recipe for my Christmas lunch this year. Other years I have done different versions such as:Turkish Delight... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crumb Topped Banana Bread

  

  What with Thanksgiving and everything I am only getting to show you this fabulous banana bread now. It is a little bit different than my usual favourite banana... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES