This Weeks Wine Tasting

This week it was Chardonnays. Not necessarily my most favourite wine but I was quite surprised at how different climates… Continue reading »

The Best Roast Belly Pork from Farm2Table

I have been receiving a weekly meat and veg box from Farm2Table for some time now and cannot fault the… Continue reading »

Bramble Jelly

Nearly free as you can pick the fruit yourself from the hedgerows, and great as a jam or to accompany… Continue reading »

A Baked Cheesecake Using Homemade Cream Cheese

A yummy cheesecake using the home made cheese I made earlier

Wine Course

We went on a great wine course and I am putting my notes here so that I don’t forget what… Continue reading »

Fruity Prune Chutney

This wonderful rich smooth chutney was invented by accident as we had a glut of prunes.

Rich Meaty Jus

Perfect with a lamb roast, a good meaty gravy or jus.

Veggy Burgers

Delicious veggy burgers that went down very well at our vegetarian barbecue at the weekend. They would cook equally well… Continue reading »

Marinated Vegetable or Chicken Skewers

I had previously used this marinade for chicken skewers on a barbecue but this weekend used it on mushroom, courgette,… Continue reading »

Coronation Chicken

A yummy way to use up cooked chicken, and it’s even better if you can leave it in the fridge… Continue reading »

Home Made Ricotta

I haven’t tried this yet so don’t know how much it makes. I am thinking of making some to use… Continue reading »

Healthy Flapjack

Well not that healthy but there is less sugar than normal.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

An absolute favourite in our house and so very quick and simple to make, no mixer or food processor required… Continue reading »

Hot Water Pastry Pies

This is an excellent way to use up cooked chicken etc and, depending what you put in the filling, each… Continue reading »

Choc Chip Cookies 2

Another choc chip recipe. This is one by Jo Wheatley which I have adapted slightly.

Choc Chip Cookies 1

These are chewy and delicious. You do need to refridgerate the mixture before cutting as it can be quite sticky… Continue reading »

Quick and Simple Carnation Cheesecake

This uses condensed milk and is quick and easy to make.

Lemon Cheesecake

I love any type of cheesecake but lemon is particularly good.

Fondant Potatoes

I was inspired to try this after watching Masterchef. They are no good if you are on a diet but… Continue reading »

Pork Satay Kebabs

A quick and easy BBQ pork dish using Hellmans.