BGT? Yes, not BLT, because this savoury pie or quiche has BACON, ‘wild’ GARLIC and TOMATOES as the main ingredients. This is what I plan to serve for part of our brunch on MOTHER’S DAY (in the UK) this year as a ‘lazy like Sunday morning’ offering. My own children will be cooking our main[Read More]
mother's day
Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day
As a child we always celebrated Mother’s Day with some kind of cake (along with the obligatory home-made card). My mother now in her 80’s still enjoys a slice of cake on special days – and although not as sprightly as she was, and with a diminished appetite due to illness, can demolish a treat[Read More]
Mother’s Day 2017
Mother’s Day – this Sunday in the UK, is a great time to indulge in something a little different – whether you’re being spoilt or spoiling your own mother. In years gone by we have covered some pretty special ways to celebrate this day (see the links below) – whether this be with food,[Read More]
Mother’s Day
Make It The Mother Of All Tea Parties! MOTHER’S DAY – one day in the year that I insist on making special. I can’t always see my own Mother since she lives so far away but I always take time to choose a special gift for her, make time for a lengthy telephone conversation[Read More]
Shush … Mum’s The Word!
She’s a counsellor, advisor, nurturer, inspirer, cheerleader, judge … the list goes on … and superhero is the one I use! Yes, she’s your Mum, and she shouldn’t have to slave away at the stove all day on this Sunday’s Mother’s Day (UK). It should be more a day for saying thank you and hopefully[Read More]