Fancy the flavour of mince pies without all the work of rolling pastry? Then my Old Fashioned Mincemeat Oat Squares are for you! A recipe from my late Mom's recipe box, the smell of these yummy Continue reading...
British Food Fortnight 2015
British Food Fortnight 2015, the biggest celebration of food in the national calendar, starts this Saturday 19th September. As I am someone who loves to support local, seasonal food as well Continue reading...
Tasty Beef Recipes for Great British Beef Week
It's Great British Beef Week and I have some tasty beef recipes to help you celebrate! Organised by Ladies in Beef, Great British Beef Week 2015 runs from 23 April to 3 May and put the spotlight Continue reading...
What is Mincemeat?
What is Mincemeat? While individual recipes may vary, normally mincemeat is a mixture of currants, raisins, sugar, apples, candied peel, spices and suet (a solid, shredded fat) all cooked together. Continue reading...
Beef and Beer Stew
Beef and Ale Stew, a delicious, warming stew with a lovely tang to it, is a classic British dish. However, I wasn't sure if I liked it when I first came to England over twenty years ago. You see, ale Continue reading...