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A Surprise Tea Party Bridal Shower

My lovely neighbour, five houses down, is getting married soon. Fun stuff. Her brother last August and now her! Excitement in that family, for sure. So her sister approached me for a special cake. In the shape of a teapot! Of course I said yes. She then asked me to…

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Simple Marinara Sauce

After many months, yes, finally, a new video! Please enjoy my latest on how to make a simple tomato sauce which can be adapted and modified and added to  with limitless possibilities!  

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What to Make For Supper?

Most days I have no clue what I’ll be making for supper until sometime after breakfast and before lunch when I suddenly realise I’ve taken nothing out of the freezer!  I then poke my head into the freezer, do a quick inventory and then simply choose the protein of the…

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Scallops, Pasta, Bacon – What’s Not To Like?

I had taken scallops out for dinner, with no plans per se in mind.  I thought I’d be making my scallops with lentils, bacon and crème fraîche but decided to see if I could do something else. A little visit on Pinterest got me inspired.  I saw many pictures with…

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Fed Up of Winter Foods?

I don’t know about you…but I am fed up of the “Comfort Foods” that I never make in the summer – the casseroles, the pot pies, the stews….  Bring on some brightness!  Bring on some colour!  Bring on some crunch! (No, I’m not talking chips, here…) We were going out…

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Too Tired To Make Supper

You know those days where the mere thought of making something for dinner gives you the heebie-jeebies?  Well, do not despair, I have a great solution for you. If, on an energetic day you managed to make my bulk meatballs, then tonight’s solution is even easier! But let’s say you’ve…

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How to Make Christmas Biscotti

I thought you’d enjoy a nice little biscotti recipe just in time for Christmas!

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How to Make Quick Fruit Cake

Here’s a nice fruit cake recipe for the fruit cake haters! It’s not drowned in booze and has a nice marzipan topping which adds just a nice touch of yum!

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A Christmas Brunch

I got my first catering contract since the end my office job.  Makes me feel legit and on the right track. The client wanted a cold buffet-style brunch for 28 people with “the usual suspects”, i.e. sandwiches, salads, quiches, smoked salmon and a variety of breads (baguette, croissant, bagel).  Why…

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How to make chicken stock

Just a small note to let you know that I’ve made a second video with the help of my hubby! Hope you enjoy!

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