Mariealicerayner

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• Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies

  

  This is a cookie I have wanted to make for a long time. I used to make them often when the kids were growing up, but haven't made them in years now. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberries for the Weekend

  

  The strawberries are coming fast and furious now and we are trying to get our fill of them while they last. It is a race to see who gets them first . . . the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Delicious Pasta Dish in the Italian Manner . . .

  

  I have never been to Italy, but I have long loved Italian Food. The Toddster, he's not so fussed. He, as you all know, is not fussed about pasta or pizza and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bacon and Tomato Pasta Salad and a Balsamic Roasted Potato and Red Onion Salad

  

  When I worked at the Manor one of the hors d'ouvres I made frequently for the luncheons was these delicious little cherry tomatoes which were stuffed with a... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Butterscotch Pudding from Scratch and the Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  

  As you know we had the missionaries over for supper the other night. I made them a chicken pot pie and then we had mash with it, along with some salad and... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deliciousness for the Eyes and Tummy

  

  On a side note, as I have a lot of new readers, I wanted to let you know that not only do I cook, but I am also an artist in my spare time. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Spiced Chicken Wings

  

  When my kids were growing up I often cooked them chicken wings. At that time they were quite a cheap way to feed a family of seven! You could pick up a huge pac... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberries for Wimbledon!

  

  Strawberries and Wimbledon go together like peas and carrots and with that in mind this month I have done an additional guest post over on Farmer’s Choice the... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• That's Sha . . . Llot!

  

  I recently received a lovely carton of Shallots from UK Shallot Growers. These are seriously the nicest looking shallots I have ever seen. A hundred times... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Olive Oil Lovers Taste the Difference with Michael North

  

  Greek speciality foods producer Gaea treated olive oil fans recently to an evening in the company of world renowned olive oil authority and 'sommelier' Michael... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

  

  By the time we get home from church on Sundays, there is usually not enough time to do a roast dinner for us. Normally if we are going to have a roast I will... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackberry and Cinnamon Yogurt Loaf

  

  You might be forgiven if at first glance you were to over look this delightful quick bread. It's not the prettiest crayon in the box, but be assured that first... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Walnut Slice . . . the Impossible to Resist Slice. Sigh . . .

  

  I have to say that these are my all time favourite cookie/bar/square/slices! I haven't made them in a very long time, and I don't know why. I used to bake... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Chicken Salad with a Buttermilk and Tarragon Dressing

  

  I don't always eat unhealthy, fattening stuff here in my kitchen. Sometimes I actually eat things that are really good for you. Healthy doesn't have to be... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Delicious Beef and Cheese Sarnies . . . Not Quite a Philly . . .

  

  I have never been to Philadelphia. I have never had a Philly Steak Sandwich. I have seen plenty of photos of them flying around Pinterest and loads of... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Corn Skillet Supper

  

  I am a big fan of delicious and simple one pan suppers. Especially during these warmer months when I tend to spend more time out in the garden and less time in... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Saucing and Drinking Things up with the Froothie!

  

  I was really enjoying my Froothie Optimum 9400 Blender which I was sent a few weeks back over the past couple of days. With the warm and sunny weather and... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Your Chance to Win Your Very Own Tefal Optigrill!

  

  As you all know I was sent an Optigrill of my very own to try out a month or so back and I love it. It's become an integral part of my kitchen. We just love... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Have a SPAMTASTIC™ Picnic Week!

  

  It's National Picnic Week from the 16th to the 22nd of June and there is no better meat for a quick and easy alfresco feast than SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Glazed Cherry Danish Turnovers

  

  I have one of those husbands who seemingly can eat whatever he wants without gaining an ounce. Seriously. He actually has a problem keeping weight on. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES