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 …
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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 …

Pumpkin Spiced Vegan Digestives
Low Gluten – Dairy Free – Egg Free – Vegan Pumpkins in the UK are normally thought of as a Halloween decoration or as part of Thanksgiving celebrations in America. I used to think like this too, but recently I …

Pumpkin Pesto
Pumpkin Pesto is a quick, simple and easy recipe. It's dinner in no time and delicious too!
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 …