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• Preserved Stem Ginger in Syrup

  

  One thing which I really came to love when I was living in the UK was Preserved Stem Ginger in Syrup. It was one of my favourite things and something I used... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ten Basic Recipes You Should Know by Heart

  

  A few years ago I did a short series of posts entitled Recipes You Should Know By Heart. They were compilations of recipes which I thought every capable cook... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Three Grain Biscuits

  

  My father is going to be a very happy camper tonight. My sister is making Chili for supper. My father loves Chili.Me, not so much, but it she has it cooking... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Peek-A-Boos

  

  I had some raspberries that needed using up this morning, so I decided to bake us some Raspberry Peek-A-Boo muffins. This is a classic recipe, hailing from a... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoked Sausage and Cabbage

  

  Even though this year most people's Christmas's are going to be on a much smaller scale, a lot of us will be looking for quick and easy meals to prepare for... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies

  

  I freely confess that I am a bit of a cookie monster at heart. I do love cakes and pies, but I think cookies are one of my favourite things of all. So much so... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Candy Cane Danish

  

  I received a recipe for a Raspberry-Cream Cheese Candy Cane Crescent Danish in my e-mail the other day from Pillsbury. I thought it looked really pretty and I... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Oat Scones

  

  I adapted todays recipe for Christmas Oat Scones from one I found in a cookbook of my sister's that her youngest son gave to her. It is called the Irish... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Most Popular Christmas Treats on Instagram

  

  From the simplest to the most decadent, festive desserts are one of the reasons we save up all of our calories to splash out at Christmas. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mediterranean Chicken Bites

  

  is a delicious, quick and easy way to get your chicken fix, mid-week. This chicken always turns out tender and is fabulously tasty. Not only that but it is... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Rice Pilaf

  

  When I was younger, ie. a child, I used to love Rice-a-Roni. It was the San Francisco treat! I loved the commercials on the television with the San Francisco... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  I wanted to make something special for my brother-in-law Dan at the weekend. Weekends have always been the time for special somethings in my home. Special... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brown Butter Frosted Applesauce Spice Cake

  

  I wanted to bake us all a cake to enjoy this weekend. Something homey and comforting. Something familiar. I have a great recipe for an Applesauce Spice cake in... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet & Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  Let the 2020 Cookie Fest begin with Sweet Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies! This is the time of year lots of people will be baking cookies for the upcoming... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Leftovers

  

  I know tomorrow many of you have refrigerators bulging with turkey leftovers. Some of you will be scratching your heads and trying to come up with new and... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Garlic Parker House Rolls

  

  Parker House Rolls are a favourite dinner roll with many people. The original recipe comes from a recipe in the Fannie Farmer Cooking School book. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Goulash

  

  This recipe which I am sharing with you today for Goulash, is an old, old, old recipe. It is something which I have been making for my family for many, many... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding

  

  This coming Sunday in the UK is what is commonly known as Stir-Up Sunday. Stir-up Sunday is a term which has been used in he Anglican Church in the UK for the... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Smashed New Potatoes

  

  I am sharing another one of the meals I made for myself here in Quarantine. This one is not quite so healthy, but it was simple and delicious! Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quarantine Frittata

  

  One of the first days I was staying here in Quarantine, I decided to make myself a Frittata for my dinner. I was still suffering from jet lag and, although I wa... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES