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  • Christmas Mince Pies

    Christmas Mince Pies

    15 days to Christmas so time to bring out the rolling pin to start making your Christmas pastry. This recipe is an old fashioned, tried and tested family recipe, which has been…

  • The Best ever chocolate brownies

    The Best Chocolate Brownies

     Lets face facts, the year is almost over and once again Christmas is upon us, and its time to think of all those  Christmas Gifts that you still have to buy.  What…

  • Home made Limoncello

    Make your own Homemade Limoncello

     Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur produced mainly in Italy near Naples, Sorrento  and the Amalfi Coast. Interestingly limoncello is not sour , partly due to the fact that there is no…

  • Cauliflower and blue cheese soup

    Cauliflower and Blue Cheese Soup

    This is a hearty vegetable soup and is very simple to make.  The blue cheese adds to the rich flavour, and looks amazing when served with chunks on top, melting into the…

  • Parma ham and peach wrap

    Parma Ham, Pecorino and Peach Wrap

     This combination of wafer thin ham, pecorino cheese, juicy ripe peaches and fresh rocket leaves in a soft wrap is the perfect blend for a fresh and easy lunchtime meal.…

  • Chocolate and Pretzel Tart

    Dark Chocolate and Pretzel Tart

    Do you belong to a Supper Club?  Its great fun, and if you are the host,  its a third of the hard work, because you only have to make the main course.…

  • Chicken and Zucchini Rissoles

    Healthy Chicken and Zucchini Rissoles

     I have discovered this amazing site called MINDFOOD that sends me a daily recipe. Firstly, the name, Mindfood, just makes you think everything on it has to be good for you, and…

  • Natures Superfoods

    Natures Superfoods

     I am so happy to introduce my first guest, Nutrition Coach, Marilina Lewis. Make sure to read all about Marilina in her Bio at the end of her post Hi All…… When…

  • Warmed camembert and figs

    Warmed Camembert with Caramelized Figs

    Try this simple but stylish recipe to enjoy as a casual finger supper.  Its a winning combination of warm gooey cheese, toasted nuts and rosemary enfused honey with the sweet taste of…

  • Poach the perfect egg

    Poach the perfect egg

    What is your favourite way to eat eggs?  Whether it’s scrambled, poached, or a dip for soldiers, get the whole family enjoying eggs and joining the celebration on World Egg Day .…