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Archive for February, 2011

27 February
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Roast Pork

Roast Pork Dinner There’s always a groan in the Scullery when we’re invited to a particular friends’ house for Sunday Lunch – they have a certain knack of never being able to get the meal on the table hot (or sometimes, even warm).  It made me wonder if maybe there was a need for some simple step by step instructions to get that meal to the table hot ..... and with no stress and panic. Read more...
24 February
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A February Morning

Red Cart Just when we thought that Spring was on the way Nature's hit back with a week of minus temperatures and sad looking snowdrops. Read more...
24 February
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Ham and Leek Bake

Cooked Ham and Leek Bake A favourite in the Scullery - good and warming on a cold February day. Read more...
21 February
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Vitality Breakfast Smoothie

Breakfast in a Glass Start the day with an energy boost - everything you need to keep the hunger pangs away til lunchtime and all in a glass. Read more...
20 February
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Scullerymaid ….. on food.

I like food. I like everything about food – from menu planning & table laying to shopping, cooking and eating it. I like to cook for others – for me there’s nothing better than inviting people round, spending the day cooking and enjoying time with family and friends around the table. I like barbeques and picnics in the summer and good old fashioned comfort food in the winter. I also love to cook for two – what could be nicer than good food, nice wine, favourite music, candlelight and spending 4 hours at the table on cold winter nights? Read more...
20 February
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Vegetable Bake

Finished Veg Bake A versatile dish suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Ring the changes to suit what you have in the fridge. Read more...
20 February
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Basic Bechamel Sauce

Finished White Sauce This is a basic 'ROUX' and the base of many sauces. Add cheese, mustard etc. to make interesting changes. Read more...
20 February
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Moussaka

Moussaka We love Moussaka - it conjures up imagery of a dreamy three month carefree holiday island hopping. Generally accepted as being the Greek national dish, Moussaka has as many variations as there are Greek homes - although it will typically include minced meat, spices, aubergine and bechamel sauce. Read more...
16 February
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Dusters and Slippers

Cool Sexy Slippers!

Duster Slippers

Duster Slippers and Very Shiny Floors

16 February
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Just an Update

Laughing Woman Quick update on those cool duster slippers - they're working well and the floors are sparkling. Bread Pudding anyone? Read more...