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• How To Brew The Perfect Cup of Tea

  

  A POEM FOR TEAWhen the world is at oddsAnd the mind is all at seaThen cease the useless tediumAnd brew a cup of teaThere's magic in its fragranceThere's solace... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemony Lentil Tabouleh

  

  Sorry if you came here expecting cake this morning. You will be disappointed if you did, but maybe not because what I am sharing is just as delicious as cake,... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Pancakes for One (from Scratch)

  

  When my children were growing up, one thing which I used to make frequently for them for breakfast on Saturday's was pancakes. They loved them. When I was a... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange and Currant Cream Scones (small Batch)

  

  I felt like having a scone today with my mid-morning break. Call it a late brunch as you will, as I didn't really have time for breakfast this morning and I... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mary Berry's Creme Brulée

  

  When I was trying to think of a dessert which would make the perfect ending to a romantic dinner, the best one I could think of was Creme Brulée. It might seem ... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Steak & Potato Pie

  

  Steak Potato Pie. I put my hand up now. I have a great love for savory pies. Well, I love any kind of pie, really, but I do so love a good meat pie. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thick Molasses Spice Cookies

  

  I thought I had already tasted the best molasses cookie ever made. My mother made excellent Molasses Cookies and Molasses Crinkles have always been a family... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Bake

  

  I had some chicken breasts the other day that I wanted to use up, but I didn't necessarily want to eat them as chicken breasts. Know what I mean? I was wanting... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fresh Ginger Scones Filled with Lemon

  

  Wicked cold weather here in Nova Scotia today, but I expect it is the same everywhere. You would expect nothing less at this time of year in Canada. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Washington Pie

  

  This recipe for Washington Pie I am sharing today is actually a cake recipe, not a pie. It comes from the pages of an old cookery book of mine. Woman's Day,... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Horseradish Cream

  

  We are experiencing a bit of a Polar Vortex here in the Martimes. It is the coldest it has been all winter and I believe much colder than it was last Winter. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

  

  As a very small family (read single person here) I have often been tempted to pick up one of those quick side dish packets you see in the shops. You probably... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hamburger Vegetable Soup

  

  I was having my father over for supper the other night and wanted to cook him something that was substantial and yet healthy at the same time. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Copycat Kozy Shack Rice Pudding

  

  My father was coming to my place for supper last night and so I wanted to make him something special for his dessert. My father has a sweet tooth and dessert... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hello Fresh, a Fair and Impartial Review

  

  When I was living in the UK, as a food blogger, I was often being sent products for review. This was a very common practice for companies. I was always more tha... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef Steak Hot Pot

  

  I have been craving Beef Stew all week. It's a winter thing I guess, and having just come through having had a bad cold I was really craving some sort of comfor... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Sausage Rigatoni

  

  I had a quantity of Italian Sausage that I wanted to cook and so the other day I went searching online for some inspiration. I remembered being invited to a... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (for Two)

  

  I took what I thought was some chicken breast out of the freezer the other day only to discover when it had thawed out that it was boneless, skinless chicken... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

  

  I saw this recipe for 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits on Pinterest the other day and I was immediately intrigued. The recipe differed slightly from my regular... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Chicken Hot Dish (for One)

  

  Creamy Chicken Hot Dish. What is a hot dish when it's not at home? The term hot dish is widely used out West to describe a tasty casserole, and that is what thi... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES