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• Homemade Croissants

  

  I will be honest here and admit that twenty years ago when I first moved over here to the UK, I had never had a croissant. Oh, I had had Pillsbury Crescent Roll... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smothered Cabbage with Ham

  

  I have to say that, next to potatoes, cabbage is one of my favourite vegetables. I come by this love honestly. It is something which my mother cooked for us... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake

  

  When I think of cakes that I love, top of my list has to be a good old fashioned Lemon Drizzle Cake! First of all I love lemon flavoured desserts more than... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese

  

  I adore cauiflower and broccoli. They are actually my favourite of the cruciferous vegetable family and never more so than when I combine the two in a tasty bak... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced & Crispy Roasted Potatoes

  

  I know that I have said it on here many times, and at the real risk of repeating myself, I reiterate. I LOVE POTATOES. Potatoes are my favourite vegetable.I lov... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Herbed Garlic Butter Steak & Mushrooms

  

  Red meat is not something we eat very often in our house. Most of the time we will eat chicken or fish and often we won't have meat at all. When we do have red... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Thyme

  

  I had some chicken breasts in the freezer that needed using up and so I took them out the other day to thaw and cook. They were really nice ones. Free range.... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mary Berry's Cheese Scones

  

  I wanted to make some scones to enjoy the other day. I have made quite a few scones here on the blog and I love them all. I do like to try new things however... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange, Date & Oat Muffins

  

  What a miserable rainy horrible day it is out there today. Dark and heavy clouds made it really difficult to take decent photos of these muffins. I hope that... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nova Scotia Oat Cakes

  

  In honor of my impending departure from these lush and green lands, I thought I would make a Nova Scotia recipe for us all to enjoy. Nova Scotia is the... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Forest Brownies

  

  I have always loved Brownies. When it comes to baked chocolate goodies, brownies are probably one of my favourite ones. Having said that however, in thinking... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef Pot Pie Soup

  

  I had found a rolled brisket in the oven at the weekend. I am trying to use up what I can from the freezer. I think our local food bank will be getting a health... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oatmeal Casserole Bread

  

  When it comes to baking yeast breads I will be the first one to confess that this is not a true skill of mine. Some people can bake beautiful bread and some... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buffalo Crispy Baked Potatoes

  

  I have long said that my favourite potato is the humble potato. That seems kind of fitting I suppose, seeing as I was born on Prince Edward Island, which is... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gingerdoodles (incredibly Moreish)

  

  This recipe for Gingerdoodles I am sharing today comes for those same recipe cards which Carol sent to me from the Blog Her Convention many moons ago. It, too,... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Doughnut Puffs

  

  A number of years ago my friend Carol sent me some recipe cards which she had gotten from a Blog Her Convention. The recipe cards came from Land O Lakes, a bran... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Classic Easy And Delicious Feta Cheese Recipe

  

  Feta is a type of cheese with a delicious flavor and is neither too soft like chevre or ricotta nor too hard like cheddar or jack. It lies in between and can... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple & Sage Sausage Rolls

  

  Last week we were craving sausage rolls. I don't believe that I had ever tasted a sausage roll prior to coming here to the UK.My mother used to make weiner roll... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana Chocolate Chip Bread for Two

  

  There is something really comforting about a good banana bread. I have baked many through the years and have my favourites. Family Favourite Banana Bread and... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mary's Perfect Shortbread

  

  One of my favourite things here in the UK has to be Mary Berry. I had never heard of her prior to moving over here. I think the only British chef I knew prior t... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES