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This recipe for pistachio halva uses only four ingredients and is the simplest I have tested. It has taken me years to find a recipe that works, and that tastes authentic in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Halva ♥ I have zero common sense, which is not usually … Continue reading Pistachio Halva Using Four Ingredients
Seven Letters opening line: Sarah smiled to herself as two more bottles of wine were ordered. My blurb: Sarah adores her daughter Izzy, and each year she writes her a letter. So far there are seven of them. Sarah is pregnant and blissful. But that bliss is soon shattered. She does not want to share with … Continue reading Seven Letters, Sinéad Moriarty
I feel that no weekend is complete without some baking. Just a small sweet treat is the reward for a week where I have watched what I am eating and exercising as much as possible. These fig and nut biscotti were really tasty. And I was impressed that they kept their crunch for so long. … Continue reading Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat
October 2019 arrived with a bang. Dave celebrated his birthday and we made it a weekend long affair. I spent a lot of time driving in and out of Cape Town. First to get our UK Visas and then to get Schengen Visas for Carli and Hannah. Tomorrow we check in to our flight and … Continue reading October 2019 Showcasing In My Kitchen
I love it when recipes are concise and clear and work! This one for courgette chutney ticks all the boxes. It was so tasty that Dave and I had some straight away, and the rest was put into a jar to mature. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette Chutney ♥ Dave and … Continue reading Courgette Chutney | Using Zucchini Or Baby Marrows
All That's Dead opening line: The study cupped itself around him like a hand around a match, guarding the flame until it can ignite the fuse. My blurb: Inspector Logan McRae wanted his return to work to be simple and easy. He was not looking for a case that would be hard to solve. Or … Continue reading All That’s Dead, Stuart MacBride
The dressing for this Korean Slaw needs to be made a little bit in advance. That way, the ginger will really infuse. Make your slaw just before you are ready to serve it to ensure that it is still nice and crispy. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Korean Slaw ♥ Years ago … Continue reading Korean Slaw With A Ginger Infused Dressing
Subtitled 50 simple drinks to restore, revive & relax, Infused Waters is going to be my inspiration for summer. Infused Waters I drink a lot of water and have stuck to the same formula for 30 years. You take your weight and multiply it by 30. This gives you the millilitres you should be drinking. … Continue reading Infused Waters, Georgina Davies
My memories of teiglach are of a dense bite, that is super sweet and super sticky. I decided to make my own for this year's' Rosh Hashanah as it is a traditional treat. The recipe I adapted from Nida yielded a softer teiglach that everyone loved. And the bonus was that I could use the … Continue reading Teiglach | A Traditional Jewish Dessert
Widows' Revenge opening line: Bella had recommended Mr Jarrow to Dolly as one of the best men in London, and so Dolly had made an appointment. My blurb:Dolly think she has it all figured out. But it seems like the other women are going to find a way to thwart her plans. Nothing is really … Continue reading Widows’ Revenge, Lynda La Plante
When I asked for ideas of what to make with my chestnut spread, Mimi recommended a recipe from Nigella Lawson. I adapted her recipe to make this chocolate chestnut mousse and the result was amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Chestnut Mousse ♥ To me, the worst part about having pneumonia … Continue reading Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Using Chestnut Spread
I love making jams and preserves, as long as they are small batches. My one and only recipe book that I have has been well used, and so it was with great excitement I received a copy of Pam The Jam. Pam The Jam Pam Corbin may be well known to British consumers through her … Continue reading Pam The Jam, Pam Corbin, The Book Of Preserves
I tried a new method when making this blueberry sorbet. It uses egg white which I had not tried before. The sorbet has an amazing set and is so easy to make. And best of all, you do not need a churner. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Sorbet ♥ Next month … Continue reading Blueberry Sorbet Made Using Frozen Berries
The Inn opening line: Something very bad was about to go down. My blurb: Bill Robinson will always be a policeman. Even though he has been stripped of his badge and his gun, the instincts are there. And when tasked by the local police force to work beyond their realm, he does so. But this … Continue reading The Inn, James Patterson And Candice Fox
These ginger poached pears make for a great after dinner treat. Use firm pears for better results and lots of honey for drizzling. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger Poached Pears ♥ Last month I started coughing. It was a dry cough, and more of a discomfort than anything else. I started … Continue reading Ginger Poached Pears Drizzled With Honey