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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Christmas Spiced Roasted Chestnuts
When I was a child I always remember my big brother Piers’ school used to host a Christmas fate. I always remember a man selling roasted chestnuts. My Dad and Piers seemed to really enjoy eating them. Of course any …

Rose and Chocolate Biscuits/Cookies
Roses are red, violets are blue, I love cookies and I hope you do too! I feel it’s safe to start mentioning the ‘C’ word. Yes it’s nearly Christmas and time to start thinking about what to serve and what …

Nettle and Lemon Balm Pesto
One sunny Sunday afternoon my husband Howard, son Ted and I decided to go for a walk through a local country park. Howard and Ted decided to forge for blackberries and I wanted to find nettles. My mum recently gave …

Parmesan, Tomato and Basil Quinoa Bread
My dear old mum has been growing tomatoes in her front garden. This year they seemed to be extra tasty. I think it’s probably all the warm weather we have been blessed with in recent months. My mum has also …

Slow Cooker Cashew Nut Yoghurt
Dairy has never been a food that agrees with me. Although I love it, my stomach and waist line will often let me know they does not like it. In recent months I have been seeing a nutritionist and it …

Miso Quinoa Loaf
Bread is not a product I can eat nowadays. I gave up processed foods and sugars and by doing that I discovered a gluten allergy. Occasionally I miss eating certain types of breads. Salty bread with rosemary or mixed herbs …

Googie’s Kitchen presents Turmeric and Coriander Pancakes
Pancakes are always a huge hit in our house. Normally we have pancakes on a Sunday morning with a sweet topping like maple syrup or honey. My son Ted, who is eight will always ask for either raspberry or cherry …
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Soft Ginger and Chocolate Cookies
My husband Howard is a huge ginger fan and he really enjoys my gingernut biscuits. Recently I have been back in the kitchen experimenting. Instead of baking hard cookies I have been trying to bake soft ones instead. Soft cookies …

Googie’s Kitchen presents Oat and Raisin Cookies | Biscuits
One of my favourite breakfasts is a nice bowl of hot porridge but sadly it’s not one of my son’s. As oatmeal or porridge oats are full of health benefits I’m always trying to get my son, Ted to enjoy …
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