My dear old Dad loved the joke, ‘have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?’ Dad would always tell us this joke if we didn’t want to the carrots on our plates. It was normally my big brother Piers who …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Mint Hot Chocolate
When winter rolls around we love nothing more than warming drinks to keep us going during the colder months. My husband Howard, son Ted and I all love a hot chocolate. Occasionally I do love a break from the routine …
Christmas Spiced Chocolate Date Balls
Whenever I smell ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves it always reminds me of winter. Therefore I thought I would add these delicious spices to a date ball. It has now been proven that spices are a great way to help …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Chocolate Orange and Sweet Cinnamon Date Balls
Dates are a fantastic natural product that are delicious to eat and very versatile. These date balls are quick, easy and simple to make. They make a great snack or after dinner treat. This recipe is full of the goodness …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Chocolate Gingerbread Date Balls
It’s that time of year again where I start to think about the gifts I would like to give to friends and family members. Last year, due to the situation, it was very different. We didn’t get to see as …
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5 Energy Ball Gift Ideas
Christmas will soon be upon us and everyone will be rushing around buying last minute presents. Nowadays I like to make my own gifts as well as buy a few gifts too. I love to cook and experiment with flavours …
Sweet Cinnamon Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Halloween will finally be over for another year and now it’s time to think about what to do with the leftover pumpkins! For many years, I would put the seeds into a compost heap in the garden. Also, the pumpkin …
Mint Chocolate Date and Fig Balls
Date balls are one of my favourite sweet treats to eat after my lunch or dinner. Dried fruit should only be eaten is small amounts. Therefore one date ball is a perfect treat after a meal. Medjool dates have many …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Vegan Onion Bhaji Muffins
Indian takeaways were always a favourite of mine. When my husband Howard and myself first lived together we would occasionally order an Indian on a Saturday night. Nowadays due to my gluten intolerance and the fact I gave up sugar …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Mango Chutney
A little while ago my husband Howard started to enjoy cheese and mango chutney sandwiches. Howard enjoyed this lunch time dish so much he brought a large jar of chutney from a certain wholesalers. It started me thinking that I …
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