Early Saturday morning is when I do most of my baking, no one is up and about so little chance of a disturbance. This weekend was slightly different as we had a doggie visitor on a stay over who was very curious while I was making it – his little puppy legs couldn’t get him up high enough to see though. Im told I am … Continue reading Lemon Butter milk Cake with Balsamic Glazed Fruit
Mushrooms on toast were one of my mum’s favourite snacks and I inherited her love of them. If I was ever lucky enough to be at home with her during the day (like if I pulled a sickie), when she asked what I wanted for lunch, I would either ask for these or scrambled eggs on toast. I know they are not everyone’s cup of … Continue reading Creamy Madeira Mushrooms on Sourdough toast
Lara bar or Nakd bar anyone? If you are a fan of these as a handy healthy snack on the go, but like me, not to fond of the price then try this recipe below for a quick and easy home made version and much better value. There are endless variations possible to this recipe – any nuts or seeds of choice, any dried fruits. … Continue reading Lunchbox Snacks – No Bake Fruit & Oat trail bars
‘Those were the most amazing potatoes’ I was told. Yes, well if you were gently simmered under a load of olive oil with garlic and thyme….. Not low calorie for sure , extravagant and absolutely delicious, just the right about of give, salty, infused with a hint of garlic and thyme and perfect with salmon and peppers peppers which add the right about of sharpness … Continue reading Pan Fried Salmon, Confit Potatoes and Pickled Peppers
We have a strong Mexican heritage in my family 🙂 The students from the Legionaries of Christ used to stay with us for almost a year to learn English – God love them, when I think about what it must have been like landing into a family of 6 kids with almost no english and the most exotic thing in our family would have been … Continue reading Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder Mexican style
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