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Archive for March, 2011

29 March
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My Vintage School Bag

Vintage Leather Satchel Owwwww .... look! I'm all excited. This came today and I wasn't expecting it. Well, I WAS expecting it but not yet ..... Read more...
27 March
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Old Fashioned Rock Cakes

Old Fashoined Fruit Rock Cakes Who doesn't like a good old fashioned Rock Cake? I've only ever come across one person who didn't like dried fruit so they sat and took them all out and enjoyed the cake anyway. Quick, easy and cheap to make, these cakes never get as far as the cake tin here in the scullery. Read more...
25 March
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Ratatouille …. with Beef

Beef Ratatouille Courgettes, sweet red peppers and tomatoes with their lovely bright colours always remind me of sunny holidays. The first time I had Ratatouille was on a lovely holiday to Orvieto in Italy and I've loved it ever since. I often Read more...
21 March
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Weekday Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole with White Wine A nice, easy weekday casserole which can be cooked on the hob or simmered in the oven. Read more...
16 March
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BBQ Chicken Tortillas

Finished Chicken Tortillas
  1. I had these to eat as 'finger food' at an open air fete last summer and have made them on and off ever since - they make a change from the fajitas I normally cook if I have tortillas. Haute cuisine this is not but it is a fun meal to have on Saturday nights when you want something a bit different.
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15 March
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Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate and Mint Muffin What could be nicer than a Chocolate Muffins served warm with a cup of coffee? These dark, chocolatey muffins have broken After Eight Mints Sticks added but Read more...
11 March
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American Pancakes

Stacked Pancakes Quick, easy and tasty these substantial pancakes can be varied by adding dried fruit, chopped apple or traditionally, blueberries ..... Read more...
09 March
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Chicken in Sherry Cream Sauce

Chicken in Sherry and Cream Sauce A rich dish so not an everyday meal but lovely to serve for a special occasion. It's a good meal if you're your cooking for friends too. It can be prepared in advance, kept in the fridge and popped into the oven for not much longer than the time it takes to cook the pasta - keeping you away from your guests for the shortest time. Read more...
04 March
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Steak, Kidney and Ale Pie

Guinness Lid There's things I cook that I consider 'just everyday food' - Steak and Ale pie isn't one of those. It's time consuming and there's no getting away from it, there IS a fair amount of work involved. But the results are well worth the effort - I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't really appreciate a piece of Ts Cow Pie. Read more...