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These lavender and lime shortbread have just the right balance of flavours. One needs to take care when using lavender so that you don't end up with a soapy taste in your mouth. If you don't have edible lavender at home then replace it with rosemary. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lavender … Continue reading Lavender And Lime Shortbread
The Prisoner's Wife opening line: Everything was quiet and still, apart from the light crunch of our boots as we crept down the deserted street. My blurb: Izzy and Bill are in love. Had the War not taken place, they would never have met. And now their fate is tied together forever. Married in secret, … Continue reading The Prisoner’s Wife, Maggie Brookes
I made this dutch oven sourdough bread a few times to ensure that the recipe worked for me. I used my Le Creuset cocotte which is very heavy and well insulated. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Dutch Oven Sourdough ♥ One of my favourite parts of home economics at school was baking. … Continue reading Dutch Oven Sourdough | Pot Brood
Liam served his chocolate sorbet with a warm chocolate fondant. Using that for inspiration, I served mine with a chocolate stout pudding. His recipe calls for a small bunch of fresh mint in the ingredients list. But this did not show up in the method or in the photograph so I ignored it. Head straight … Continue reading Chocolate Sorbet To Go With Hot Desserts
When you cannot go to Italy, bring Italy to you! I made these semolina crumpets as a breakfast treat for Dave and I to enjoy with my bar-le-duc. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Semolina Crumpets ♥ Since our first flight change, we have been playing a pinging game with KLM. The travel … Continue reading Semolina Crumpets Served With Bar-Le-Duc
Fair Warning opening lines: She liked his car. It as the first time she had been in an electric. All she could hear was the wind as they cut through the night. My blurb: One date, one murder and two desperate cops trying to solve a crime. That is all that ties Jack to Tina. … Continue reading Fair Warning, Michael Connelly
In order to perfect this recipe for Salted Caramel Scrolls I had to make them more than once. Not that I really needed an excuse to make them twice. They are so moreish and I hope this is a recipe you try. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Caramel Scrolls ♥ There … Continue reading Salted Caramel Scrolls With Dark Chocolate
According to Liam, to achieve both the colour and sweetness required from the onions for this onion and cider soup, they must be cooked slowly over a low heat until all the water from the onions has evaporated. The sugars have to be released to achieve beautifully caramelised onions. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Onion And Cider Soup Served With Cheese Toasties
Making these sous vide short ribs takes time. But thankfully, most of it is done in the sous vide. This means you don't have to pay attention to what will be an amazing slow cooked meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Short Ribs ♥ So, you might be wondering why … Continue reading Sous Vide Short Ribs | Little Effort, Great Reward
Honest Illusions opening lines: The lady vanishes. It was an old illusion, given a modern twist, and never failed to leave the audience gasping. My blurb:Luke Callahan is determined to leave the past where it belongs, in the past. He has escaped from cruelty and neglect and he wants to make it on his own. … Continue reading Honest Illusions, Nora Roberts
I want to leave you with no choice but to make these cocoa brownies. I used a solid cacao bar from Willies Cacao in the UK. If you cannot find that, use 95% solid cocoa chocolate from Lindt. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cocoa Brownies ♥ When I was in Grade 7 … Continue reading Cocoa Brownies Using Willies Cacao
September 2020 started with our on again, off again flights which I still have to blog about. I am waiting for the situation to resolve before I do so. However, I can tell you that on the 17th we decided to cancel our trip to Europe, making it the first time in 12 years we … Continue reading September 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
Making sous vide scrambled eggs is something you do only if you really do not feel like standing in front of the stove. It is really just a fancy way to serve something that is really simple to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs ♥ Part of the … Continue reading Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs | Creamy Eggs
The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle opening lines: Theresa screws up her nose as she approaches the water. She knows it's going to be cold. My blurb: The circle starts slowly, and quite by mistake. First one, then another and then the third join in. It used to be a solitary swim, but now the space … Continue reading The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle
This Red Currant Conserve in known in French as Bar-Le-Duc. This region in the north east of France has been preserving currants using this method since the fourteenth century. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Red Currant Conserve ♥ Last Friday night we got together with friends at a local eatery. They serve … Continue reading Red Currant Conserve | Bar-Le-Duc
Knowing how tasty Liam's tapas are, I could not wait to open this recipe book. I love the idea of sitting outside with a group of friends. Enjoying the sunshine, sipping on drinks, and snacking on small bites of deliciousness. Tapas with Liam Tomlin is about the style of food that Liam likes to cook … Continue reading Tapas, With Liam Tomlin & Canteen
Using rye flour I made a huge batch of dough and turned half into poppy seed crackers. And the other half into ones with chilli salt. Your stand mixer will do the hard work of kneading for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Poppy Seed Crackers ♥ The roads where we live … Continue reading Poppy Seed Crackers | Made With Rye Flour
Your Guide to the Perfect Cup of Tea is a sponsored post with all content provided. Your Guide to the Perfect Cup of Tea You will be hard-pressed to find a culture that doesn’t drink tea in some shape or form. It is certainly one of the more popular beverages around the world. However, how … Continue reading Your Guide to the Perfect Cup of Tea
I do not like the extreme dry mouth feeling I get from raw garlic. And even though I love garlic bread, it always leaves me feeling parched in the middle of the night. But now I have the perfect solution. This roasted garlic butter means a subtler flavour. But it still delivers on taste, without … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Butter Perfect For Garlic Bread
This mushroom and chicken soup is comfort in a bowl. If you are on a tight budget it is perfect as mushrooms are not an expensive ingredient. I have made this recipe for 2 people easy to scale up so you can make enough for the freezer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Mushroom And Chicken Soup