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This post for my zucchini sourdough bread is in no way a reflection on Erin, my assigned blogger for the month, Debbi, the hostess for Group C, or April. May 21: Today is the day after our May reveal day, and I am browsing Making Memories With Your Kids, my Secret Recipe Club blog for June. … Continue reading Zucchini Sourdough Bread For SRC
Time is not my friend most months as over and above work commitments I also have blogging commitments. This all has to fit in with going to gym, running a household, being a good wife and having a social life. Over and above that, house building is a priority most weekends. I try to schedule … Continue reading Linguine Marinara Con Ricotta
This month, my assigned blogger for The Secret Recipe Club was Sara from Cook with Sara. Sara loves to cook and eat and thankfully for us, share her recipes. I love her mom's philosophy on cooking as it was the same philosophy my Gran had and my mom has. Sara uses every day ingredients which is … Continue reading Broccoli And Crayfish Pasta For Secret Recipe Club
I made banana crumpets as my choice for The Secret Recipe Club. At the end of January, two things happened which were serendipitous. The first was that when I went to get my daily banana out of the fruit bowl, I noticed that all of them were over ripe. Our summer days are very hot, … Continue reading Banana Crumpets For The Secret Recipe Club
Belonging to The Secret Recipe Club means that once a month I get to read a whole lot of new blogs. Some of them then become regular places to visit and others I might not see again for a while. In May of 2012 I found a recipe for raspberry jam with ginger and chilli … Continue reading Recipe For Mixed Berry Jam With Ginger And Lime
These orange berry muffins are the perfect snack for before you go to gym. Or after training. Or even just because you feel like it. This month for The Secret Recipe Club, I was assigned Christine’s Kitchen Chronicles. Christine’s real life job is as an engineer and she comes from a family of cooks. Even … Continue reading Orange Berry Muffins For The Secret Recipe Club
This month, my SRC assignment arrived in my inbox during a very busy period. I had appointments with Doctors, Optometrists etc. for my annual check ups, and I left the email lurking until I had a few spare moments to peruse A Tale of One Foodie's Culinary Adventures. At the same time, I had a lot of … Continue reading Recipe For Berry Tart
Debbi, our new hostess for The Secret Recipe Club is on the ball, and sent out our assignments the weekend after our reveal. This month I am getting to know Sara who blogs over at Cook With Sara. Sara cooks with everyday ingredients which means we are very similar in our approach to our kitchens. I browsed … Continue reading Recipe For Chicken Pot Pie Secret Recipe Club
The Secret Recipe Club is a monthly challenge that I really love participating in! I have been taking part since August 2011 and each month I am get to meet a new blogger! This month I got to visit with SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl - Desi is a psych major (I am too) and has just listed her 30x30 - 30 … Continue reading Recipe For Parmesan Meatballs
I love it when The Secret Recipe Club challenge arrives in my inbox! Even when I am very busy and think I might not have time to get it all done for the month. This month I was assigned Melissa's Cuisine and I spent a morning reading through her blog. Melissa's husband Mike is certainly very lucky … Continue reading Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes
The Secret Recipe Club challenge is a great way to meet new bloggers. This month, I got to read more about Carrie who blogs over at Carrie's Sweet Life. Carrie has just become a mum for the second time - congratulations! Their dog Peanut is too cute as well and could be a sister to our … Continue reading Recipe For Lemon Garlic Linguine With Prawns
This month, I have been assigned Lick The Spoon for The Secret Recipe Club challenge. The name of the blog conjures up images of cake baking and offering the spoon to Dave - something he loves to do. It also reminds me of my niece Sasha, who licks away at her fingers the whole time during … Continue reading Recipe For Pak Choi And Carrot Meatballs
When I joined The Secret Recipe Club, my first post was a slight let down, as the person I was assigned did not bother to come along and comment on my post. Well, déjà vu struck when I moved to group C, and my assigned blogger not only did not comment, she did not post! … Continue reading Recipe For Fettucine With Ground Beef
This month I have been assigned Plain Chicken for The Secret Recipe Club. I am in a new group as I wanted a later posting date, and so I am about to meet a whole lot of new bloggers, Steph being the first. Steph is from Alabama - a place I remember well from my trip to … Continue reading Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake
I am loving being in The Secret Recipe Club, as I have met so many bloggers! The time difference is the only thing that does not work well for me - the afternoon's for me are busy, and so I only get to the posts the day after they are published. This month my assigned … Continue reading Creamy Pasta With Beef And Sundried Tomatoes