Warning – seriously controversial subject matter ahead! Are they scones (to rhyme with bones) or scones (to rhyme with bons)? The debate rages on through the generations. I grew up with two opposing views – Mum said it was scones (like bons) and Dad said it was scones (like bones).…
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See Full RecipeTo paraphrase a well-known and favourite Friend “What’s not to like – chocolate gooooood, orange gooooood, cake gooooood”! You’ve got to love Joey’s thinking when it comes to food. This is a real favourite of mine because for some reason the flavours of chocolate and orange together just scream “Christmas”…
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See Full RecipeBrownies are probably one of the most popular sweet treats around but I’ve always found them to be the opposite of what I expect and want. They are dry and crumbly when they should be moist and gooey, and dark and bitter when they should be sweet and chocolatey. I…
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- Prep time: 15 minutes
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See Full RecipeAs the name suggests, I can’t take credit for this one sadly. One day a little while ago I was suffering badly with dizziness and having a grump about it. Kieran told me I had to eat, I said I didn’t want anything, there was pouting and sulking….it was ugly.…
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See Full RecipeIt’s funny where recipe inspiration strikes and this one struck in the bath of all places! I’ve been on the fence about lamb for a long time – it’s probably the most expensive meat by weight and yet it almost always seems lacking in flavour, tough and out of kilter…
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See Full RecipeFor the last few months with the warmer weather approaching, I’ve had summer recipes on the brain. One of the recurring themes is how to convert meals I love into something I can still enjoy when it’s hot. The first thing that occurred was curry – although we don’t like…