A SLICE OF CAKE

One of the bars in our village changed hands last winter and is now a very popular bistro style restaurant called Brody's, serving excel...

First up is COCK-A-LEEKIE SOUP This was the starter at our Burns Night Supper last year.  It was really good so when I was asked to stand i...

At the start of this brand new year I feel that there is less "new year, new you, a healthy start" and more "comfort food...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Here's the recipe round up for 2024. Cakes and bakes : 9 Soups : 4 Savouries : 12 Desserts : 4 With just four of us fo...

I recently needed a gluten free dessert recipe and none of the ones I had used before seemed to be just right.  So I did a bit of internet r...

It's years since I cooked a red cabbage.  Nick is not keen because he sometimes finds them too vinegary so I don't bother just for m...

Having friends round for dinner in November is a different kettle of fish from earlier in the year.  There is definitely a need for somethin...