At the start of last week, my 5 year-old son Ted and I began our homeschooling journey. While the pictures of my friend’s children in their new school uniforms go on Facebook I have been preparing to help Ted learn …
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Googie’s Kitchen Life
In recent months, I’ve been thinking about changing the name of my blog and my YouTube Channel. It’s taken me a while to think of this new name. “Food, Family and Fun with Alexis Knibbs” is just a tad too …
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Spaghetti Bolognaise or Spag Bowl as we like to call it in this house is a great dish. The recipe I have invented has taken me years to perfect and I finally think I have it. Although knowing me I …
Roasted Butternut Squash and Butter Bean Soup
My husband Howard’s parents came to visit last weekend. We had a lovely day and they stayed for dinner in the evening. I made this soup which everyone really enjoyed. It was a very quick, simple and easy recipe to …
Lime, Cumin and Coriander Hummus
Lime, cumin and coriander hummus is a great dip to have as a snack or it could be used as part of a meal too. I enjoyed it on a Saturday lunch time with sweet potato wedges, while my family …
Dried Plum and Banana Porridge
Dried Plum and Banana Porridge is such a delicious dish and it’s so great at this time of year. It’s a warming breakfast that is simple to make and it’s really easy to cook. Ted, my son, Howard, my husband …
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed during the week or at the weekend without too much hassle. If you have a slow cooker it is one of the best ways …
Dried Plum, Orange, Ginger and Chocolate Bliss Balls
Dried Plum, Orange, Ginger and Chocolate Bliss Balls are so yummy. They make a great snack or after dinner treat and if you’re feeling really generous then they can make a fantastic gift for a friend. These bliss balls are …
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Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins are now in season and we have bought a few in the past couple of weeks. I have been experimenting and making a variety of dishes with pumpkins. By the end of October I can imagine my family will be …
Coconut, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)
Curry was one of my favourite take-aways, well, when I ate take away. Since giving up sugar I don’t eat a lot of fast food but I love making my own curries nowadays. Coconut, sweet potato and chickpea curry is …
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