Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
It’s Sausage Roll time again! I’m not sure why but I only seem to make these at Christmastime when what I should be doing is making them CONSTANTLY and eating nothing but them right throughout the year. They are that good! I’ve made several batches as they have been requested and I find it best [...]
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Welcome! I have a GREAT recipe for one of the best ways to baste your Turkey this year if you like a juicy moist golden Turkey on the table during Christmas lunch. Here is a weight conversion chart Take the softened butter, garlic and thyme (leaves only) Cream in a food mixer or use a [...]
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
If you are looking for some relatively quick and easy party food ideas for your Christmas get-together look no further as I have two ideas you many want to try today. It’s not always appropriate to serve a full meal at gatherings. There are times when you need bites, canapes, hors d’oeuvres or snacks. These great [...]
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
It’s the eternal question? Do we have Turkey for Thanksgiving/Christmas or something else? Some folks, my Dad for instance, would never let us hear the end of it if we served anything other than Turkey on Christmas Day. A fictional conversation now takes place… “Do you remember when you served that other thing on Christmas [...]
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Tapenade Recipe If I could describe my favourite times in the kitchen it’s when I attempt to make something that I had always thought of as too difficult or I had avoided in some way and it actually turns out OK. I prefer this experience much more than when I’m making something that I’ve made [...]
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Well, I can officially say that it’s started. If you DO NOT like preparing for Christmas in advance in order to save time, money and have a GREAT DEAL OF FUN ALONG THE WAY then this is not the website for you, I’m afraid. It’s important to me to avoid wastage wherever I can and over the [...]
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
I think that the timing of Pancake Day is perfect. It follows hard on the heels of Valentines Day and sets in motion another year of celebrations. It comes at a time when all remnants of Christmas are well and truly gone and the air smells and tastes just that bit sweeter. Is Spring on [...]
