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Haven’t we been lucky to have two reasons to celebrate this week? Not only Shrove Tuesday, but Valentines day too… so many foodie options in one week!. For us, pancakes can only have one topping. It has to be lemon juice and sugar. Over the years I’ve sampled all sorts of options for sweet ones,Continue reading “What a week!”

Yet again, cancer is in the news. Our new King has been hit with a diagnosis many of us have received. My own parents, brother and myself have all become part of the statistical 1 in 2 people, so maybe my own children will be saved from it. Medical science is wonderful and, for myself,Continue reading “Sorry Sir.”

…beautiful places – a phrase we saw daily in South Carolina as it surrounded the license plate on most of the cars. When the sun shines everyone looks happier and walks with a lighter step which was noticeable on a trip to Norwich recently. The cathedral spire was quite a sight against the cloudless skyContinue reading “Smiling faces…”

Earlier this week I called on some friends and as soon as the door was opened I could smell oranges. It’s that time of year again when the Seville oranges are in the shops and ready for marmalade making. So, the kitchen table was covered in all they needed – cooked and scooped out halvesContinue reading “Marmalade time.”

Amongst my collection of recipes there are several favourites that have stood the test of time – Fork Biscuits being one of them. It’s a recipe originating in the 1930’s from the Cordon Bleu kitchen and is one of our most popular on Youtube and as a download on the website. I’m not a fanContinue reading “The old ones are the best?”

Whilst many of us are not fans of social media, there are times when it provides us with unexpected memories. This week I came across a Facebook page dedicated to a school I attended for sixth form. My itinerant childhood (due to my fathers’ job) meant that I went to three junior schools and twoContinue reading “School memories.”

Yesterday the Cake Friday brigade enjoyed the last of our mince pies. I always make and freeze them raw, then thaw and cook as needed. But last year I found a tray lurking in the freezer at Easter.. that won’t happen again! Now, at Epiphany, I’m thinking about Galette des Rois today – on the website as EpiphanyContinue reading “To Epiphany And Beyond!”

I hope you have had a lovely Christmas with family and friends perhaps. We managed to get the whole family together on Boxing day and enjoyed our traditional turkey with all our favourite trimmings – chestnut stuffing, special sprouts etc but it was the pigs-in-blankets that caused quite a stir. Two of our group hadContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year… and I’m singing while I type. Seriously though, wherever you are and whoever you’re with, we hope you have a lovely time. Those who are unwell, we wish you a speedy return to good health. I’m about to look at our favourite recipes soContinue reading “Christmas Greetings!”

Lots of us get to this point in December with Christmas just around the corner and have a moment of panic. There feels like a mountain to climb with gifts still to buy and wrap, food shopping still to be completed and a degree of uncertainty as to who exactly will turn up and when!Continue reading “Don’t panic!”