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• Barbecued Brisket

  

  I've noticed a lot of this ready made in the shops recently. Charging at a premium price, for what looks to be a very small piece of meat. By the time you bough... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Delicious Soup for a Rainy Day

  

  We've had some really miserable rainy dull days this week. With the rain comes cooler temperatures and I have really been struggling to keep from turning the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Lazone

  

  This is a recipe that I have seen kicking around the internet for years which I have always wanted to make. It always sounded simple and delicious, and of cours... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stove Top Spaghetti

  

  Invariably, if you are like me, the beginning of the week finds me wondering what I can do with the leftovers from the weekend roast dinner. I do often make a... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond Cake with a Rosewater & Lemon Syrup

  

  I was recently sent a few flavour extracts from the Nielsen-Massey Vanillas company to use in my baking. I am no stranger to the Nielsen Massey line. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Doughnut Muffins

  

  There are a lot of doughnut muffin recipes floating about, and I have made them quite often in the past, but this recipe here today is probably the BEST one I... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fentimens Refreshingly Tasty Curiosity Cola

  

  I have to tell you about this bottle of cola I was sent recently. I have been an imbiber of Diet Coke for years and years. Recently I decided to stop drinking... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deliciously Squidgy Gingerbread . . .

  

  I always thought I had already discovered the World's Best Gingerbread. I was very happy with that recipe and I still am. It's a very good Gingerbread . . . Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Just Look at What I Created!

  

  I just have to show you what I recently received via the Post. Yep that is a cookbook that was created using some of my favourite recipes here on the blog! Don'... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon & Blueberry Breakfast Buns

  

  This is our spring bank holiday this weekend, which means it's a long weekend for working people. I hear we are supposed to have some nice weather as well. I... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Asparagus

  

  I just love fresh Spring asparagus. I don't eat asparagus any other time of the year because there is just no comparison in flavour. I believe in eating... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Guide to the Great British Roast

  

  One of the most iconic British dishes is the ‘Sunday Roast’ or ‘Sunday Dinner’. It’s definitely a good reason to look forward to Sundays and can be great if... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Hobnobs ... Bigger, Better Buttery Biscuits Stogged Full of Oats!

  

  (source) If there is one thing we British love . . . it's our biscuits, or cookies to you North Americans! There is no end to the varieties in the shops.... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cooking for Two on a Warm Spring Day, Chopped Salad

  

  I have always had a great fondness for salads of any kind. Todd, not so much . . . he has always thought salads boring . . . that is until I came into his life!... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Macadamia Nut Butter and Some Fabulous Macadamia Butter Cookies with Sou...

  

  I have a little tab at the top of my page here called my Kitchen Wish List. On it I have a list of things that I have always wished for to have in my kitchen.... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Braised Bangers and Cabbage

  

  I was so excited to learn earlier this month that Heck Sausages are now available at Asda. You may remember me getting to try them last year and we fell right i... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Bakewell French Toast for the Weekend!

  

  I usually like to pull out the stops for breakfast at the weekend. Making something special for the two of us to enjoy. I've seen a lot of versions of French... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Date Slices for a Saturday Morning Elevensies Treat!

  

  One of my favourite baking ingredients has to be dates. They have a natural sweetness that is almost caramel-like in taste and they add a wonderful touch when... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• It's Grilling Season with Farmers 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 16 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes . . .

  

  We love chicken in this house. I think that the thigh meat is my favourite, as it is so moist and succulent . . but I am really fond of the breast meat as well. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES