Category Archives: cooking

Irish Cream Cake (I used Baileys)

I have a one litre bottle of Bailey’s in my fridge and although it’s very tasty I’m certain that it’s going to reach its expiry date before I’m able to drink the whole thing and it seems an unacceptable waste … Continue reading

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Tomato Soup Cake

I immediately confess that I completely forgot to take a photo of this cake when it was finished but it looked good and it does taste really nice despite what you might think given the ingredients. I think it’s good … Continue reading

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Mum’s Mini Noffee Pies

That time of year has rolled around again when it’s time to help Mum celebrate her birthday.  I really, really didn’t know what to make this year and then I had a great idea one morning as I was lying … Continue reading

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Home Cooked Meals with Leftovers

I’ve been working at home today and after days and days of eating some rather weird and wonderful ‘meals’ following Christmas I decided that I would make the most of being in the house and do a nice bit of … Continue reading

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Jack Daniels Fruit Cake

Hi and welcome to my latest post about a cake that contains a lot of alcohol!  My husband loves a Jack Daniels and has received a few bottles of the honey variety and the spicy variety that they have released … Continue reading

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Cloudy Lemonade Cake

I know, I know… I haven’t blogged on here for ages.  Life has been busy! I have been doing plenty of baking, I’ve just not managed to get around to transferring any of my creations to my blog but that … Continue reading

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Life With A Nut Allergy

I have mentioned in previous posts that I have a nut allergy but I’ve never really elaborated on what it’s like to live with a nut allergy. When I’ve read articles before I find that they are mainly directed at … Continue reading

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Busy Talking About Shoes

Hi, I haven’t disappeared from the face of the earth!  I have lots of things that I want to share with you. I have been busy over here – https://emmaonshoes.wordpress.com/ – working on a blog about shoes. You will know … Continue reading

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Brownies

I am so happy!!  A few weeks ago I made brownies and blondies and jotted the recipes down as I went.  I have been looking at the photos of my brownies for a while now but just couldn’t remember where … Continue reading

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Creamy Tortelloni Dinner

Hi there, We made it to the end of another stressful and busy week.  To mark a Friday I am often lazy and suggest that a Friday night takeaway might be nice.  This week I was exhausted from working some … Continue reading

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