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If you are anything like me with this Christmas thing, you feel like you can't quite keep up with getting everything organised in time. Sure I had my Christmas cake made up in March this year but that's the secret to a good Christmas cake is to make...

It’s amazing to see a child’s language develop. There are times I look at my child with awe and think, “How did she learn what that word means?” and other times we are both frustrated with her inability to communicate what she wants to say in...

Do you guys like Banana Cake?  My Dad loves banana cake and I’ve made it for him the past two times I’ve been in Arkansas. He’s a little spoiled. The recipe is my grandmother’s and I’m going to share... [[ This is a content summary only.

Looking for an edible gift? These sparkling peppermint biscuits are perfect as a festive gift or just to stock up the biscuit tin. There’s something magical in the simplicity of this delightful recipe from Morrisons and it doesn’t have to...

For a showstopper that doesn’t involve any baking, this is hard to beat. Chococo the chocolate experts have created this amazing recipe that requires no baking at all. You will just need to give yourself enough time to make all … Continue...

We went out on Friday night and Mark was so quiet the entire time. I kept joking that it was because I chose the restaurant and I chose the pizza we ordered – duck and fig. Yum! So last night, after the girls were in bed and I was editing these pho...

Happy Holidays everyone! It’s that time of year again! Time for shopping and baking and family and friends! I love the holidays, especially because it gives me a reason to create all kinds of yummy recipes to share with family and friends. In f...

Healthy Soup Recipe Garbanzo Bean Noodle This weekend, I made a very healthy soup recipe called Garbanzo Bean Noodle Hearty Healthy Soup Recipe.  It is a definite twist from a typical vegetable soup, but it turned out tasting great. If … Conti...

SWEET SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS.Ingredients:500 g Ground Beef200 g Cheese200 g Bread Crumbs50 g Flour1 pc EggSaltPepper1 kg UFC Spaghetti Sauce1 pc White Onion (Minced)4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)1 tsp Italian Seasoning (Optional)SaltPepper1 Pack Spaghett...

The week before Christmas… the kiddos are out of school and one of our traditions is baking up cookies for our neighbors.  These Snowball Cookies are great for your neighbors or just to enjoy yourself. Who doesn’t like cookies that look...

The week before Christmas… the kiddos are out of school and one of our traditions is baking up cookies for our neighbors.  These Snowball Cookies are great for your neighbors or just to enjoy yourself. Who doesn’t like cookies that look...

Layer cakes are easy to make and yet impressive. While we’ve not gone for the full on cherpumple pie in a cake here, the equally impressive four layers in this cake will make everyone ooooo and aaaaah when it is … Continue reading →...

From Christmas gifts for teachers and local friends, to canapés and cocktails for all those parties, I’ve pulled together a cracker of a round-up of my absolute favourite makes and bakes for the festive season. So grab a glass of mulled wine, blas...

Christmas is fast approaching and I am sure you are thinking that it is too late for you to make a traditional Christmas cake. Well, let me tell you that you are too late and if you get the fruit soaking over the weekend and leave baking and decorati...

Ingredients: 2 tablespoon butter/margarine 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 kilo shrimp, head removed 1/4 cup white soda(sprite,7up,etc) 1 piece salted egg, sliced 2 pieces tomatoes, minced Salt and pepper to taste. Procedures: 1. In a pan over medium hea...

Great to make ahead of time, this rich red wine and chocolate pud is strictly for the grown-ups. Of course if you’d like to make this suitable for non-adults or for those who have chosen to not consume alcohol for … Continue reading ͛...

Quick and easy recipe for Peppermint Sugar Scrub and free printable labels.

I’ve shared quite a few recipes with you guys over the years and a few of them have been thanks to the Philips Air Fryer. I love this thing because it cooks good quality food with so much less fat that you get with conventional frying. Today I’m...

justfoodsingeneral: Chicken with Leek and Apples “A French-inspired dish, this Chicken with Leek and Apples delivers a ton of flavour. Special enough for entertaining, but it’s also ready in under an hour, so great for an every day meal, as well!

People’s food section has recipes for fried chicken sandwiches, including one from Nashville, TN....

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