Recently I went to buy food from our local wholesalers and while I was there I noticed an interesting product. They were selling chestnuts in packets. I have a vague memory of eating these yummy nuts at a Christmas market …
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Vegan Butternut Squash, Chestnuts and Dill Risotto
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, jack frost nipping at your nose. And yes, I did sing this song while I was cooking this meal. I have never cooked chestnuts before so I was really interested to see how they …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup
Fennel is my new favourite obsession. I really love this strange looking veggie. The other day I read a very interesting article about the health benefits of fennel. The most interesting fact I discovered is estrogen occurs naturally in fennel. …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Carrot and Ginger Soup
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 …
Chocolate, Orange and Ginger Parkin
One sunny Saturday afternoon, many years ago, I came home from my Saturday job to find that my Dad had made Ginger Parkin. It was the first time I had heard of this yummy treat. My Dad told me my …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Fresh Mint Chocolate Cake
Do not fear the ‘After Eight’ of chocolate cake is here. To be honest, I have never been a fan of after dinner mint chocolates. They always seem to taste like synthetic, ‘man made’ mint to me. My son Ted …
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Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Men
Now winter is here, I thought we were all be in need of a little warmth! Spices have long been treasured for their flavour and health benefits. Research now shows that they can have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect on the …
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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