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Show AllIt's Pie Time
We’ve been familiar with pies since our childhood – Little Jack Horner in his corner pulling a plum out of his Christmas pie.
1 commentThe Roast Reigns
As Gail Woodward says in her book review column this month, it’s that time of year for warming and hearty roasts.
1 commentMake the Most of Winter Vegetables
We are so lucky in this country to have a year-round range of fresh-as-fresh vegetables available.
1 commentKids in the Kitchen
School holidays are almost here again, and up and down the country will be heard the plaintive cry, “What can I do now?
1 commentIt's Girl Guide Biscuit Time
Girl Guides first started officially in Britain in 1910– a result of the sisters of the first Boy Scouts wanting to join in.
1 commentHerbs in Season
Although these days we can obtain fresh or processed herbs most of the year round from the supermarket or vegetable shop, it’s so satisfying to be able to pop out in to the garden and pick your own.
1 commentLighter Christmas desserts
We’re still a bit inclined to think rich fruit pudding when we think about Christmas dinner, but hoeing in to a Plum Pudding with custard or brandy sauce when it’s a boiling hot – we hope – day after the turkey, ham and accompaniments of the meal, does seem a bit over the top sometimes!
1 commentLooking ahead to Christmas
Christmas, like so many of our festivals, has its roots in pre-Christian times, but it has become one of the most important occasions in the Christian church – and just as important for different reasons in the secular part of our society.
1 commentDairy-free baking
I’m sure that those of you who regularly cater for family or friends with a dairy allergy have become really ingenious about your recipes, but for those of you struggling to think what to make, especially in the cake line, here are four tasty cakes made using mayonnaise.
1 commentCome Clean About Your Diet
So, your diet isn’t working? It may be time to come clean about what you are actually doing versus what you think you are doing!
1 commentPasta - versatile and popular
Pasta is one of the most versatile ingredients in any cook’s armoury. It can be as simple and easy as spaghetti with oil, garlic and parmesan cheese, or dressed up to gourmet status in a wide range of dishes.
1 commentLovely Lamb Shanks
A friend was somewhat blown away on a recent visit to the United States, when she found on the menu of what purported to be a very upmarket restaurant, Pig’s Cheek, which she was in the habit of feeding to her dog!
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