Mariealicerayner

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• 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

• Trying New Things

  

  One of the bonus's of being a Food Blogger is that you occasionally get sent things to try out. I love this aspect of food blogging and have had the... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brat and Spud Autumn Warmer

  

  I have a love affair going with the Bratwurst sausages that you can buy at Aldi. They are very lean and I think they are delicious, with the flavour of fennel... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

  

  I am at heart a rather lazy cook. I know it may not seem like that, and I can put my shoulder to the wheel when I have to, and often do . . . but basically... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marbled Spice Crumble Cake

  

  I love Saturdays. They are so leisurely and non-comittal . . . just the way I like them. Todd is free to do his thing, which usually means watching man movies o... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Clean Out The Fridge Stir Fry

  

  Today's recipe is the type of recipe everyone should have tucked up their sleeve. It comes in very handy when you are not ready yet to go shopping and you find... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Some Nice Little Books

  

  I do get sent the cutest things. I was recently sent these cute little cookery books published by hachette Printworks ltd. They each contain 30 recipes.The firs... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bread, Cheese and Tomato Omelet

  

  I was wanting something very simple for supper one night this week. Something which didn't require a lot of time, or effort, or ingredients. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Herbed Mushroom Mac & Cheese

  

  We have been trying to eat less meat in this house lately, and much more in the way of vegetables. Partly for economics and partly for other reasons. You may... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Tomato Soup

  

  I am such a lucky girl. I often get sent the nicest things. I have always wanted an Emma Bridgewater Mug. My ex boss had several in her mug drawer in the kitche... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Why Not Take a Cookery Course?

  

  I have always had a strong interest in food, recipes and cooking. I grew up in the late 1950's and early to late 1960's. Women's Lib was in it's early stages,... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Baked Chicken

  

  We love chicken in this house and it is a meat which I serve often as it is not only affordable but something which readily adapts itself to many flavours and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pear and Apple Spice Cake

  

  This is a lovely cake that I always used to make using just apples. They almost melt into the cake, making it beautifully moist. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cookies and Cakes and Pies . . . Oh My!

  

  I had baked a delicious spiced apple and pear cake today to share with you, but the day got away from me and before I knew it, it was too dark to take... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES