Sharing the love of food
There is something about food, and how it can unite us together. It may be over sharing the delights of the same taste, or it maybe getting together over food with family and friends. Sharing food online can brings us together too. A few months back in April, this recipe was shared in an online... Continue Reading →
Being a foodie I often get asked advice on how to cook something. I have lots of information in my head from years of cooking and working out how to share it on my blog doesn't come to me immediately. Today I met up with a good friend, and she asked me if I had... Continue Reading →
Warning: you may find this blog post a little cheesey! Cheese scones are simply the best! Delicious straight from the oven, layered with butter, these humble scones are truly comforting. Today I am in need of some comfort, as during the week I sprained one of my glute muscles. I am treating the pain with... Continue Reading →
It's all about sugar! We have been told that eating too much sugar is bad for our health. Why oh why, do we like eating food containing this "naughty" substance? It tastes good that is why! Sugar is everywhere, lurking hidden in everyday food, tempting us to consume whatever it is in. It seems so... Continue Reading →
Smoothie - a quick way to get energy into you
These a delicious and so addictive
ROCKET AND PEAR SALAD Serves 6 - 8 50g walnuts (optional) 100g rocket (1 bag) 1 firm pear 50 - 100g parmesan or feta cheese juice of half a lemon 2 - 3 tbsps of light olive oil salt and pepper Toast the walnuts in a frying pan on a low heat for 5 minutes.... Continue Reading →
It's all about planning and being organised when it comes to food. As some of you know I'm not tidy in the kitchen, but usually I'm good at planning. After recent events in the kitchen I think I need to take a new approach to my cooking. I came home from a long weekend in Wellington... Continue Reading →
We have had many visitors to our house over the years. I just love to share my home made food and I regularly cook roast meals for our visitors. It makes great comfort food and is easy to cook. Friends of our daughters that return, mention that they love my crunchy roast potatoes. ... Continue Reading →
We stayed with friends last weekend and we were given a bag of granny smith apples. I love these apples. I love the green outside skin, and the slightly tart taste contained within. The apple is named after a "granny" who propagated it from a chance seedling in 1868, New South Wales, Australia. Her name... Continue Reading →
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