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• Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Muffins

  

  Hello dear friends, it has been awhile since I was last here …… for many reasons.  Life has been so hard for everyone for so long now, and I did not feel it... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2022 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simple Steak Marinade

  

  Hi my friends, this is a quick little recipe that I need to share with you all.   This insanely delicious Steak Marinade is the perfect solution to a simple... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Almond Ricotta Cake with a Delicate Hint of Citrus, and It is Gluten Free

  

  This is my first post of the year, and hopefully there will be many more to come, bringing a little sweetness to a new year filled with trepidation, and bad... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Basic Banana Bread

  

  This good old fashioned Banana Bread is basic…… and by that I mean it is easy to make, without any frills, but delicious nonetheless.  It is a great moist loaf... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick and Easy White Bean Soup

  

  When you are in need of a quick hearty meal, this white bean soup made with pantry staples can be made in 15 minutes,  just grab a few cans from  the shelf and... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Pickled Carrots with a Kick

  

  Because I love all things spicy and hot, these carrots are a regular feature in my fridge.  They are one of the easiest pickles to make, and can be eaten... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Roasted Garlic Paste and The Revival of Bygone Practices

  

  With the majority of the world being confined to their homes, to their own towns, and to their countries, it has brought on the revival of  bygone practices in... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Free Mini eBook of Cakes and Cupcakes

  

  I’m popping in to share a little love and giving you a free mini eBook of just a few of my favourite Cakes and Cupcakes.  Download  and save to your computer... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing

  

  If Brussel Sprouts are on your list of  “I Do Not Eat ” foods,  then think again because these tender gourmet baby cabbages are great cooked, and taste even... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bedtime Rituals and Soothing Vegan Rooibos Chai Tea

  

  Relaxing bedtime rituals are proven to calm your mind and body and prepare you for a good night’s sleep. Whether it be a warm bath, meditation, or soft... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick and Easy Cheese Muffins with Herbs

  

  My mother in law was a simple cook, using only basic ingredients and recipes that were easy to make.  Every now and then I go through her single tiny recipe... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Roundup

  

  Wishing everyone a fabulous festive season.  May you and your families be blessed with happiness, love, fun, and lots of delicious food to eat. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackberry Pies

  

  I would like to say that these are quick and easy to make, and yes they are, if you buy frozen shortcrust pastry, which unfortunately is not available to us in... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vanilla Buttermilk Cake with Berries

  

  Everyone needs a great vanilla cake recipe and I love how this one is firm enough to hold any type of frosting.  It has a classic vanilla flavour and it bakes u... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Traditional Bundt Cake with an Almond Twist

  

  This is a delicious traditional bundt cake with a subtle almond flavour.  With it’s simple ring shape and elegant curves a bundt cake needs no additions to... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nigella’s Clementine Cake – Gluten Free

  

  I love Nigella’s Clementine Cake, which can be decorated with a sprinkling of icing sugar, or an icing drizzle.   I have added dried clementine slices which... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Slab Buttermilk Cake

  

  There is nothing more comforting than chocolate and cake, and this chocolate slab buttermilk cake ticks all the boxes.  It is quick and easy to make, and can... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Shortbread Cookies

  

  These light buttery lemon shortbread rounds are perfect to serve with tea or coffee.  Don’t be fooled by their simplicity, as they have a wonderful lemon tang t... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ottolenghi Pistachio and Rosewater Semolina Cake

  

  I bought Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh’s book “Sweet” for Christmas and have been toying with the idea of making this cake ever since, but when I saw him makin... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Layered Chocolate Cake

  

  My favourite cakes to make are Mini Layered ones.  The ingredients that are required are minimal, and they are so cute and stand as high as they are round. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES