I needed some thing quick to make for dinner at work, I was working until at least 9pm, having started at 8:30 am, and had a two hour break in my day. I decided enchiladas would be the perfect solution and would fit in my lunch box easily, I also cooked extra for Ryan too. Chicken was getting somewhat repetitive so I decided to mix it up slightly and used…
Food & Drink
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Differences between British and American style pancakes
One of the things I’m asked about most, through this blog, is about the difference between British and American style pancakes. Both versions can be served with either sweet or savoury fillings and in the UK we traditionally eat them on Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) and I believe they’re typically eaten as a breakfast food in America. The ingredients used are very similar. A British or English pancake is made…
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Dancing Baby Groot cookies
I’ve had a set of silicone flower pot cake cases for a while now but haven’t used them! 😮 But recently, I got a dancing Groot cookie cutter from eBay and decided I had to make dancing, flower pot, baby Groot cookie cakes. If you’re not familiar with Groot, he’s one of the main characters from Guardians of the Galaxy and at the end of the movie a baby version…
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Chicken and bacon pasta bake
We haven’t been eating a lot of pasta lately, which is sad as it’s one of my favourite things to cook and eat. Ryan has been eating healthier lately and pasta, even wholewheat pasta which we buy, is too high in carbohydrates for his current healthy eating regime. In spite of this he decided to treat himself and I decided to try a different pasta bake to my usual mince…
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Homemade Beef Burgers
It’s not quite BBQ season, in fact it was snowing this morning. Yes, snowing in April! But this afternoon was very warm, the sun was shining and it was dry the rest of the day. I wish the weather would make up its mind! I only just put my warm jumpers away. Excuse the blurry photo, I was in the back of the car at the time driving to town.…
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Marmite Pasta Recipe
I love Marmite. So when my friend showed me this Marmite Pasta recipe, I knew I had to give it a try. It’s perfect for a quick, easy and cheap lunch, and tastes delicious! If you love Marmite that is. 😉 Personally, I’ve never thought to use Marmite in a recipe before and usually have it on toast or in sandwiches. So this made a nice change. 🙂 My friend…
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Easter lemon drizzle cake
Happy Easter! 🙂 Or Happy Monday to those that don’t celebrate it. Today Ryan and I have spent the afternoon at my parents house and had a lovely roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings (thanks mum!). After dinner we had dessert, ate some hot cross buns that dad bought, then played some board games and watched a few films. Mum, Ryan and I also went for a long walk…
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Oreo brownie tray bake
How many times have you seen a baking or cooking video on Facebook you like, intend to make, but never do? Sound familiar? My friend Kelly and I saw a video for a oreo brownie tray bake and decided to replicate it. Unfortunately I can no longer find the video to link or share with you. 🙁 We chose the quick and easy method of a boxed brownie mix and…
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Cirencester’s bookshop café
Cirencester bookshop Waterstones opened their new café at the end of January and we visited for a coffee and a cake last weekend. Previously the space had been home to a Costa Coffee which we very rarely visited (there was already another larger Costa Coffee in the town). We were presently surprised by the new café, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Speaking with the staff we found out…