Popcorn is such a great snack and it makes a brilliant after dinner treat too. Recently, we have been eating the same flavour popcorn which can get a little bit boring. Plus my son, Ted, gets bored so easily. So …
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Caffeine Free Chocolate Coconut Chai Latte
A few months ago I put this recipe on my blog without the chocolate. Since then there has been Christmas and Santa was very kind to me this year. He brought me lots of different 100% chocolate. So I have …
Ginger Parkin
My grandfather would make Ginger Parkin when my dad was a child. I remember dad telling me that my grandfather was a Yorkshire man. Parkin is traditionally a cake which originated in the north of England. It’s very often associated …
Chocolate Chilli
So for Christmas this year I received lots of chocolate and of course, I was given the healthier options. Now I have a cupboard full of different types of raw chocolate which I think will last me until next Christmas. …
My Top Four Favourite Homemade Gifts
To me, nothing beats a homemade gift. I love receiving them but what I love more is making gifts for friends and family. It gives me great pleasure to give a present I have made to my loved ones. If …
Pea, Mint and Butter Bean Soup
At this time of year when the weather in the western hemisphere starts to turn colder all I start to think about is warming foods. Soups are definitely a favourite of mine at this time of year. Recently I have …
Finally an Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Finally I picked those apples that we have been growing in the back garden. In August I put up a picture on my Instagram of the blackberries I liberated from over the back fence. The person who owns the land …
Pumpkin Chicken Chilli
Chilli con carne was once considered a poor man’s food. Today it has a reputation of being a highly nutritious meal. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients and is very tasty. Plus as always, it’s quick, simple and easy …
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie ‘Fake’ Cheesecake
Pumpkin Pie at this time of year is a huge favourite in America and Canada. As I have already learned, pumpkins are a big part of Halloween in the US and Pumpkin Pie is a traditional dessert that is eaten …
Baked Spiced Pumpkin Porridge
Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Egg Free – Vegan Porridge is one of my favourite breakfasts and I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy it. For this recipe I have used pumpkin and other fruits. Although I have …