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• Oven Braised Lamb Shanks

  

  It is hard to believe that I had never really eaten lamb before I moved over here to the UK. It is a meat that I have come to love very much and I have to say... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Using up Leftovers . . . Beef Stew

  

  We had company for supper on Saturday night and I prepared a hearty wholesome meal for us all, Beef Stew and Dumplings. I served it with fluffy and buttery... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberry Filled Brioche Rolls

  

  I do get sent the nicest things. I am sure you get quite tired of reading about the latest things I have been sent to try sometimes, but I do try to make my... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple and Blackberry Crumble Pavlova

  

  I had in mind all week that I was going to make a Pavlova. Food of the God's is Pavlova . . . all light and airy and somehow when you are eating it, you kind... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grandma's Doughnuts

  

  My grandmother always made fabulous doughnuts. They were not yeast doughnuts, but the cake type of doughnuts . . .with a tender crumb and flavoured with... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Stuffed Chicken Crown

  

  I picked up a few chicken crowns at the grocery store last week that were on for a really nice price. They were only £3. We like chicken in this house. I think... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cancer Research UK Creates First Socail Icon "Do" Button

  CANCER RESEARCH UK CREATES WORLD’S FIRST SOCIAL ICON ‘DO’ BUTTON Don’t just like, DO! Cancer Research UK inspires people to #ActNowForResearch In a world first... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2014

• Jalapeno Pepper Jam Baked Brie and Valentines Day . . .

  

  I was recently sent a gift pack from Godminster Cheese, just in time for Valentines day . . . their sweet "Heart to Heart" set, is a tasty combination of a... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli and Cheddar Chowder

  

  I found myself with a bit too much broccoli in the veggie bin this week. I had gotten it three weeks in a row in my veggie box and I hadn't been able to use it... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• GO! Kombucha, Degustabox and Chinese New Year

  

  GO! Kombucha is the UK's leading raw kombucha tea brand. In celebration of Chinese New Year Degustabox are working with GO! Kombucha to highlight their China... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Spam Fried Rice

  

  Spam was not something which we ever had when I was growing up. I am not sure why that was. We never had tinned meat of any kind except for deviled ham, which m... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Unique Home Living

  

  Just look at the nice pots and pans I was sent recently from Unique Home Living. The Breast Cancer Aware 3-piece saucepan set by Ethos. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SHOPPING

• Farmer's Choice and Celebrating Valentines Day with Your Sweetie Pie

  

  Farmer’s Choice are an online butchers, green grocers and deli that deliver completely free range, British meat and produce to homes across the UK. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Marie Slices

  

  In Canada they have these really tasty candy bars names Sweet Marie's. They were always my favourite candy bars when I was a child. Not only were they stogged... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

  

  I just love cinnamon. It has to be my favourite of the warm spices. It comes from the inner bark of a few different trees, and is great in both sweet and... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Pear, Almond and Cardamom Cake

  

  The recipe I have to show you here today is a French recipe. The French and English share a somewhat tenuous love/hate relationship I think . . . Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Couple of Tasty Pasta Dishes

  

  As you all know I occasionally get sent products to try. I was recently contacted and asked if I would like to try some of the Garofalo range of gluten free... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Layered Ravioli Bake

  

  See this guy??? When I was a child, I was very familiar with him. He's the guy that was responsible for all the pizza, spaghetti and other Italian delicacies... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweets for the Sweet . . .

  

  I do get sent the nicest things. I am always happy to try something new and when that something is chocolate . . . well, what can I say?? I am in seventh heaven! Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Irish Pancakes

  

  I saw some Irish Pancakes (of the Paul Rankin variety) in the shops the other day and I found myself wondering what was the difference between them and Scotch... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES