I always loved ice cream as a kid and ice cream sandwiches with wafers were a delicious treat, trying to make it last as long as possible, the wafer getting slightly soggy in the process, doesn’t sound so nice but really was. I make a lot at home usually dairy based but this is a delicious quicker version – berrys,nuts and a few squeezes of … Continue reading Dairy Free Mixed Berry Ice Cream
When I was growing up the purple Cadbury’s wrapper was an iconic symbol of chocolate. My mum’s best friend Auntie Bernadette used to call over and we always knew she would bring a big bag of chocolate bars. Seeing as there were 6 of us, this wasn’t a regular event. There was always a race to get to the bag early in the queue otherwise … Continue reading Christmas Chocolate Bark
These 2 salads are perfect for Autumn weather, just starting to get wet & cold but not quite there yet. I gave a big tub of the butternut squash one to my husband last week for when he was on a course and someone told him he was eating ‘Posh Salad’… Posh salad it is so! Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash Warm Salad with Pecans and … Continue reading Autumn Salads
We are just back from a visit to Lake Garda, stunning scenery, amazing food and 12 days of work free bliss. I have a dream that some day I might spend more of my days enjoying La Dolce Far niente but in the meantime the memories of stunning scenery, delicious food, local markets as well as the extra few pounds and 23 mossie bites I … Continue reading Summer Veg Carbonara
A quick trip to NYC to visit my sister in law was a real treat, summer had arrived there, our little one was safe in the care of her Auntie and we were free to wander the streets, enjoy great restaurants, explore the city, meet some mad locals, enjoy drinks at any hour of the day or night and generally feel like we were free … Continue reading Summer in the City
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