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Green pancakes with your favourite toppings
Green pancakes with your favourite toppings

Amazing how things can change in just a few short months. When I last posted months ago the world was only just starting to hear news from China about a thing called Covid-19. Roll forward a few months and now the whole planet is facing a global pandemic. Lock downs have become the new norm, and we are learning a new lexicon of terms like flattening the curve, social distancing, and PPE’s (personal protective equipment).

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2019 POSTS

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DAY 1 - Christmas Countdown - Watermelon & Citrus Punch
DAY 1 - Christmas Countdown - Watermelon & Citrus Punch
DAY 2 - Christmas Countdown - Mango Coconut Daiquiri
DAY 2 - Christmas Countdown - Mango Coconut Daiquiri
DAY 3 - Christmas Countdown - Peach & Elderflower Cooler
DAY 3 - Christmas Countdown - Peach & Elderflower Cooler
DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Sparkling Rose with Cherry Granita
DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Sparkling Rose with Cherry Granita
DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Harvest Apple Spritz
DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Harvest Apple Spritz
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Lavender Basil Lemonade
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Lavender Basil Lemonade
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Strawberry Pomegranate Cocktail
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Strawberry Pomegranate Cocktail
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Cucumber Elderflower Spritzer
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Cucumber Elderflower Spritzer
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Spiced Apple Cocktail
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Spiced Apple Cocktail
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Blackberry Plum Margarita
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Blackberry Plum Margarita
Who like quick & simple recipes with lots of flavour ....?
Who like quick & simple recipes with lots of flavour ....?
Are you a Tamarillo fan....?
Are you a Tamarillo fan....?
Weekend Waffles.....?
Weekend Waffles.....?
Jen's Middle Eastern Vegetable Tajine with a couple of extras....
Jen's Middle Eastern Vegetable Tajine with a couple of extras....
Speedy lunch for the weekend.........
Speedy lunch for the weekend.........
Spice up your weekend roast with some chinese flavours....
Spice up your weekend roast with some chinese flavours....
Jen's Soba Noodle Salad with your 5+ a day in one meal!
Jen's Soba Noodle Salad with your 5+ a day in one meal!
The last of the autumn figs.........
The last of the autumn figs.........
Are you ready for Mothers Day.......?
Are you ready for Mothers Day.......?
Time for some comfort food.......
Time for some comfort food.......
Calling all Easter Bunnies.......
Calling all Easter Bunnies.......
Starting the day right.......
Starting the day right.......
Autumn Baking.......
Autumn Baking.......
Curry time.......
Curry time.......
Bounty from the garden.......
Bounty from the garden.......
Fresh Peaches = Summer on a Plate!
Fresh Peaches = Summer on a Plate!
Valentines day - are you sorted ......?
Valentines day - are you sorted ......?
Courgette heaven ......?
Courgette heaven ......?
Blackcurrant heaven......
Blackcurrant heaven......
Berry Delicious......!
Berry Delicious......!

2018 POSTS

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DAY 1 - Christmas Countdown - Raspberry Pavlova Wreath
DAY 1 - Christmas Countdown - Raspberry Pavlova Wreath
DAY 2 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Star Bread
DAY 2 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Star Bread
DAY 3 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate Rose Truffles
DAY 3 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate Rose Truffles
DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Italian Panforte
DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Italian Panforte
DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Mince Pies
DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Mince Pies
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Salted Chocolate Caramels
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Salted Chocolate Caramels
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Gingerbread Stars
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Gingerbread Stars
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Woodland Meringues
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Woodland Meringues
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate, Orange & Almond Biscotti
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate, Orange & Almond Biscotti
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Cranberry, Almond & Pistachio Nougat
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Cranberry, Almond & Pistachio Nougat
Summer salad to impress......
Summer salad to impress......
Dress up your salads, soups & vege
Dress up your salads, soups & vege
Getting in the mood for Christmas...?
Getting in the mood for Christmas...?
A cheeky beef cheek or two anyone .......?
A cheeky beef cheek or two anyone .......?
The best end to a winter dinner .......
The best end to a winter dinner .......
The weather, Clive James & citrus .......
The weather, Clive James & citrus .......
Quince oversupply.......
Quince oversupply.......
Easter Treats.....
Easter Treats.....
Calling all Lovebirds.....
Calling all Lovebirds.....
A Little Celebration.....
A Little Celebration.....
Happy 2018.....!
Happy 2018.....!

2017 POSTS

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Christmas Raspberry & White Chocolate Trifle
Christmas Raspberry & White Chocolate Trifle
Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Labne, Dukkah & Pomegranate
Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Labne, Dukkah & Pomegranate
Who's counting the calories...?
Who's counting the calories...?
Champagne Breakfast for Show Week
Champagne Breakfast for Show Week
Summer has kicked in....!
Summer has kicked in....!
Sunday suppers.....
Sunday suppers.....
Dealing with a lemon glut...!
Dealing with a lemon glut...!
Fancy a spicy dinner in on a winters night...?
Fancy a spicy dinner in on a winters night...?
Wet weather Easter baking
Wet weather Easter baking
That special Valentine.....
That special Valentine.....
Brunch anyone...?
Brunch anyone...?
Happy New Year....!
Happy New Year....!

2015/2016 POSTS

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Check out these bad boys....
Check out these bad boys....
Fire up the barbie - summer's coming!
Fire up the barbie - summer's coming!
Winter is not over yet.....
Winter is not over yet.....
It's been a long time....
It's been a long time....
Ugly Dumplings....
Ugly Dumplings....
The last End of Summer cocktail....
The last End of Summer cocktail....
Party time in my fig tree......
Party time in my fig tree......
Autumn garden clean up......
Autumn garden clean up......
Easter treat for adults.....
Easter treat for adults.....
Chicken from down Mexico way......
Chicken from down Mexico way......
That time of year again......
That time of year again......
Need a long weekend......
Need a long weekend......
Summer - sort of.....!
Summer - sort of.....!
Summer - what summer......?
Summer - what summer......?
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
#blackouttuesday #blackout #educateyourself #antiracism
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