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• 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 15 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Basil Pesto

  

  The Basil is going mad in my garden at the moment. I can't use it up fast enough. It's the perfect time to make Pesto! We love pesto in this house and it's so... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cabbage and Beans

  

  I don't do it very often, and my waistline shows it, but occasionally I do like to try to eat something healthy, and by that I mean low fat and filled with... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Barbequed Sausages

  

  The weather has been a lot cooler these past few days, and not so stifling . . . Todd was so happy, even though he really loved the heat. He was getting a bit... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Butter Cake

  

  Tuesday is my birthday. I'm not going to tell you how old I am going to be, well . . . you probably know that already, so there's really no point, and for... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Cobbler Tarte

  

  I freely admit that I can be rather lazy when it comes to cooking. I know, it's hard to believe but it's true. I got enough of fiddle faddle complicated... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Croque Madame

  

  This isn't a supper dish for the faint of heart . . . it is loaded with calories, but once in a blue moon it's nice to treat yourself to something special like ... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Panasonic Combi Oven and Some Rather Tasty Granola

  

  A little while back the people at Panasonic sent me one of their combi-ovens to try out for a month to see how I would get on with it. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

  

  As you probably know by now we like to feed the missionaries from our church once a month. As we have two sets here, that is two missionary dinners a month. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Salad with an Orange Marmalade Vinaigrette

  

  I just adore beetroots. I picked up a couple of nice bunches when we were in town the other day at the Green Grocers . . . a bunch of regular ruby coloured... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Turkey Burgers 2

  

  I have a confession . . . I love turkey burgers. I would choose a turkey burger over a beef burger any day of the week. Seriously. Well . . . unless it was an... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pork Chops with a Gooseberry, Honey and Walnut Sauce

  

  I have never made any secret of the obsession I have with everything Nigel Slater cooks. I just find him so inspiring . . . and I never tire of watching him... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate & Sea-Salt Bagel Bruschetta

  

  (A photo from a trip we took to Boulogne a few years back.)We can't really afford a holiday this year so we are having a bit of a "Stay-cation." I hear it's ver... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cranberry, Ginger and White Chocolate Rock Cakes

  

  Oh boy . . . is it hot. It seems we are in for this hot sticky weather for a while yet. Not going to complain . . . not going to complain, but it sure is puttin... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hot Artichoke Dip

  

  Sometimes I like to make Todd and I an appetizer for a late supper, instead of a meal. Then supper feels like a bit of a celebration. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Verbena Custards

  

  One of the herbs I grow in my garden is Lemon Verbena. I just adore it. I love it so much that I cannot resist brushing my fingers up and down it's stems... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blueberry Fritters

  

  So the blueberries are beginning to ripen in our garden now. Half of our bushes are an early variety which produces really big berries. They are about the size... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti and Meatballs

  

  I have often found that it's the simple things in life which bring us the most pleasure . . . things like marmite on hot buttered toast, bread and jam, or... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mom's Fried Potatoes

  

  I wish you could smell my house right now. It smells just gorgeous . . . like butter and fried onions . . . very scrummy indeed. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bumbleberry Pie

  

  Bumbleberries . . . they're something I have in abundance this time of year. My fruit is ripening, but in small amounts . . . a handful of blueberries here, a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES