Mariealicerayner

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• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings, Chips and a Really Cool Machine!

  

  Do you like chicken wings and chips as much as I do??? Do you hate the mess, agro and smell caused from deep frying??? Well, have I got a great kitchen gadget... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Wedding Soup, Paul Gayler . . . and Some Great Cookware

  

  I was recently sent a beautiful cookbook . . . Great Homemade Soup's, a cook's collection, by Paul Gayler. I am no stranger to Paul Gayler's cookery books. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana Crumb Cake

  

  I hid a few bananas from the Toddster this week so I could bake with them. I am not overly fond of fresh bananas, unless they are sliced on top of my rice... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Crumb Pie

  

  The Toddster and I had a pretty in depth conversation the other night about pumpkin. He thought pumpkin was a very bland recipe. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tingle Bells

  

  Look at what I was recently sent as a thank you from the Zeo people. A bottle of Tingle Bells, their newest tingling sensation, just in time for the holidays. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Warm Halum and Potato Salad

  

  One of the things I like most about food blogging is that I am often given the opportunity to try new things. I am an adventurous soul and this aspect of food... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Book for Cooks

  

  I must apologize ahead of time for the strange hue to my photos today. I don't know what was up with the light but it was not the best for taking photos, but I... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Chicken and Other Things

  

  Sunday Lunch has to be one of the nicest traditions here in the UK. It's actually a dinner . . . not a lunch (usually served early to mid afternoon). Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Gnocchi Gratin

  

  Gnocchi is one thing I always have in my cupboards. Oh, I know you can easily make your own, but I am of the opinion that if you have a packet of ready made... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gourmet Mac & Cheese

  

  I was recently send a package of French Comte cheese to try. It wasn't a cheese that I had knowingly tried before. Comté is a French cheese made from... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Onion Dip and Divo Italian Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Extra Cheese

  

  Divo Italiano recently sent me a delicious assortment of exciting new Italian Cheeses to try out. These are thorougly modern cheeses selected by Aldo Zilli... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Glazed Oatmeal Cookies

  

  Cookie or Biscuit, no matter what you call them . . . these wholesome home baked tea time treats are a favourite with kids of all ages. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Pro Cook Meat Baster

  

  I wanted to tell you all about the latest gadget I was sent to trial by the Pro Cook people. ProCook Meat BasterClear and GreenMade from transparent... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raisin Puff

  

  If you don't like raisins, you best look away now because today is all about Raisins! I just adore raisins. I love eating them out of hand, baking them into... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gardener's Pie

  

  Back during the war years there wasn't a lot of meat to go around and so families often dined on such favourites as Woolton Pie, which was an adaptable dish of... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Curd Self Saucing Pudding

  

  I do so like to spoil the missionaries whenever we have them over for tea. Usually I try to give them a little taste of home (if they are from North America). Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Active Drinks

  

  As you know I often get sent things to try. I like this part of food blogging as I am always open to trying out new things. I was recently sent a variety of... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Pancetta Mac & Cheese Sarnie (Sandwich)

  

  We have a couple of Missionary Elders coming for tea tonight and one of them doesn't like Vegetables. I know! I cannot imagine not like vegetables! Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Babe Scott . . . The Lazy Hostess

  

  I was recently sent this book by Babe Scott to review, entitled The Lazy Hostess, how to entertain and feed your freeloading friends without breaking the bank... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef, Ale & Parsnip Pudding

  

  The Toddster grew up during the War years. He was born just before the beginning of WW2, and was only 7 years old when it finished. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES