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• Mac and Cheese on a Monday Afternoon

  

  One of my absolute favourite dishes of all time has been macaroni and cheese. This is the ultimate in comfort food to me.I have tried many, many different... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ohh, I Do So Love a Little Cake . . .

  

  I have a confession to make.I am one of those obnoxious people that walk around the grocery shops, tut tutting and taking note of things that look delicious, al... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Chip Shortbread

  

  Shortbread is one of those most delicious of things that it can easily become quite addictive . . . buttery and short textured, with just the right amount of... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Irish Supper

  

  I don't know about you, but I find that it's getting harder and harder to stretch my food budget these days. Food just seems to be costing more and more and... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Knorr Gravy Pots, Award Winners!

  

  I got a fabulous hamper in the post the other day. I love it when that happens. Nestled inside was .this!! Everything that anyone could possibly need to cook a... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond Crescents

  

  A good friend of mine had a knee replacement done about a week and a half ago. We were going to visit her today to see how she is doing and help break the... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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