When we first moved into this house over eight years ago I decided I wanted to grow an apple tree. We went to our local garden centre and I choose a tree. At the time I was so keen to …
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Apple and Blackberry Smoothie – Video Version
Smoothies although they can be sugary are a good way to get fruit into your kids diet. My son Ted used to love apples. Ted also used to love a homemade apple and blackberry crumble. Nowadays Ted is not so …
Slow Cooker Stewed Apples and Blackberries – Video Version
When winter comes I love to cook in my slow cooker. Slow cooking food is a great way to cook a meal. It’s also great to cook desserts in. In the past I have normally stewed apples on the hob …
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Apple, Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
When we first moved into this house over eight years ago I decided I wanted to grow an apple tree. We went to our local garden centre and I choose a tree. At the time I was so keen to …
Stomach Cleansing Smoothie – Video Version
Now that summer is over I felt it was time to cleanse my stomach before winter begins. I had leftover ingredients in my fridge that I thought would be great in a stomach cleanser. Plus the mint is still growing …
Zesty Lime Tropical Fruit Salad – Video Version
The summer is nearly over and the winter is on it’s way again. For me, I will be going back to warming foods during the colder months. The other day I discovered I had leftover fruit from another recipe. Therefore …
Chicken, Chili and Mango Pasta Salad – Video Version
Many years ago I would have told you that fruit belongs in a fruit bowl not in a salad. Nowadays since starting this blog I’ve been more open to a wide variety of dishes. I have made a lot of …
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Stomach Cleansing Smoothie
Now that summer is over I felt it was time to cleanse my stomach before winter begins. I had leftover ingredients in my fridge that I thought would be great in a stomach cleanser. Plus the mint is still growing …
Southern Spice Porridge – Video Version
Porridge is my favourite breakfast. Well porridge and eggs are my favourite. Therefore a little while ago I decided to add the two together. I normally make a sweet porridge for breakfast but I decided to make a southern spice …
Roasted Mango
Mangoes are a versatile fruit that can be tasty on it’s own or added to dishes. They also are delicious in smoothies, porridge, chutneys and as I have recently discovered, in salads too. I have never a cooked mango before …