Love At First Sight Or A Slow Burn? Some say love at first sight is a load of codswallop! We say it all depends on who (or what) you are looking at. Some move quickly while others prefer to take it slow and find their true love – and why not?
crumble
Red Alert!
All the signs are there – a strawberry moon this last week and Wimbledon on the horizon – yes it’s red alert for strawberry time! I adore these luscious berries and eat a good many of them during the early summer months but often look for new ways to serve them when there’s a[Read More]
Feeling Tickled Pink!
I know that warmer weather has arrived when I can harvest the first sticks from my rhubarb patch. I watch carefully throughout March as the stems thicken and then monitor daily throughout April to check for just the right hue of pink that signals the fruit is ripe and ready for picking before it[Read More]
Bariatrics – Best Get Ahead For Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day … what does it usually mean for you and your own mother? A super bunch of flowers, a home-made cake, a box of chocolates and a special card? For me it has been one and all of these things and I usually opt to send my own mother a special cheery bunch[Read More]
Apple and Nectarine Crumble
This coming Mother’s Day you might want to keep the menu simple so that you spend more time with your mother rather than slaving over a hot stove. I have already suggested a succulent roast chicken in my blog for the main event but here’s a pudding idea that also complies with my KISS philosophy…keep[Read More]