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• 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

• Amanda's Steak for Farmer's Choice

  

  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 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jaffa Cake Muffins

  

  Usually at the weekend I like to do something a little special for Saturday morning breakfast . . . sometimes it's a nice big fry up, or pancakes . . . and... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Enjoying an Iced Chocolate with Tassimo . . .

  

  Did you know that you can enjoy iced drinks with your Tassimo machine?? I didn't either, but this month Tassimo sent me a set of TASSIMO Iced T DISCS so I... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Braised Brisket Sarnies, with Quick Pickled Onions

  

  They had beef brisket on special offer the other day I was in the shops. I couldn't resist picking up a piece, even though it's been quite hot this week. I... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Clean Out The Fridge Vegetable Gratin

  

  Getting close to the end of the week here . . . time to clear out the fridge and get use out of what's there. Those are my favourite kinds of meals, and... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Celebration Cake

  

  I can remember when Prince William was born and how exciting it was. I was pregnant the same time as Princess Diana and so Wills was always a bit special to me... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Caesar Salad Sarnies (Sandwiches)

  

  I will confess . . . my absolute favourite all time salad is the Caesar Salad and I will admit if it comes with grilled chicken, I am even more in love . . .... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vanilla Biscuits (cookies) (egg Free)

  

  I do get sent the cutest things. A week or so ago, the people at Eddingtons sent me these cute Home Baked Cookie Stamps! Measuring 53mm in diameter, the set... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cold Desserts for Hot Summer's Day . . .

  

  It was too hot to cook . . .It was too hot to play . . .So I sat on the sofa,just melting away.Visions of cold foodswim in my head . . .but In truth I've no... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Apricot Tarts

  

  Oh boy . . . it's hot, Hot, HOT! Not complaining though . . . well not much anyways. We have to take our blessings where we find them. One thing though this hea... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Little Goats Cheese Souffle's with a Tomato and Cucumber Salad

  

  ♪.♪.♪ We're having a heat wave . . . a Tropical Heat Wave . . . ♪.♪.♪ YES! We are finally having the summer we have been waiting for for three years! And we... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES