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It's Pancake Day! Who doesn't love making, flipping and tucking into pancakes. It's fun to do and there are so many different toppings...

A staple in most people's repertoire and certainly one of my most cooked dishes over the years. I tend to batch cook this nowadays, so I...

If you've followed my story so far with this blog, you'll know I'm a big curry fan. Sometimes I fancy something fragrant and flavoursome...

I love weekends when you have no plans and can just potter about doing whatever you fancy doing. This weekend was one of those such...

I often like to try new ways with food. I've cooked pork belly as is before and plated up like you would a normal roast dinner but I...

I was given a packet of red lentil and beetroot spiral pasta last week. I didn't even know it existed! A friend had spotted it in a local...

This is a very simple variation on a standard sponge cake recipe. You can of course add any dried fruit such as raisins, cherries, orange...

I've recently adopted a rescue dog called Taffy, and part of my settling in plan was to make some biscuits for him so that he got used to...

I recently made my third visit to Retreats For You, Sheepwash, North Devon. There's obviously a reason why I keep going back. As you can...

During a recent trip to North Devon, I was taken to Mole Valley farmers. This is a business geared up to provide a comprehensive service...

I recently visited a friend in Sheepwash, North Devon and decided to try the local pub, The Half Moon Inn, for dinner one night. I have...

All you can eat buffets seem to have gone in and out of fashion over the last ten years. It's been several years since I ate in one...

I was introduced to the concept of the pinwheel by my local butcher. Having bought quite a few, I thought I'd have a go at making one...

This was my first visit to this restaurant on City Road in Chester. I phoned to make a reservation, having been recommended by a good...

It doesn't get much better than a homemade choc cookie, they taste so much better when you have made them yourself and, of course, are...

These parcels are so easy to make, I don't know why it's been so long since I last made them. Great midweek meal because you're eating...

Scones are a staple in most peoples eyes and with the recent popularity of an Afternoon Tea they seem more popular than ever. So many...

The Old Hall always used to be that place you went for a special occasion. It had a great reputation for high quality silver service - I...

It's always nice to have options for an alternative to a classic dish. Chilli Con Carne is traditionally made with minced beef and kidney...

Afternoon Tea has really made a comeback and it seems to be served in most places now, although it is still seen as a treat due to the...