One thing every household buys is yogurt. We all have our favourite yogurt varieties and flavours. In my house we use yogurt in so many ways. Which is why I am looking at how to create your own yogurt. I have owned an EasiYo yogurt maker before, but lost it to a friend. I have missed it ever since, so was very happy to be offered the chance to review again. The process is so easy to make, and you will never run out of yogurt again. It is that simple. The yogurts also come in a range of flavours…
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Breakfast is very hit and miss in my house. Depending on what time we get up really does depend on whether we eat breakfast or not. C, is the same. I did always ensure she had breakfast when going to school. But now she is older, she is like us. Which is why I had to try these quick & easy breakfast cookies. Luckily, her college timetable means she is only in at 9 one day a week, and they have amazing selection of things she can eat at break time. I am always looking for recipes, as you know.…
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As you will know, I love my air fryer and apart from the normal things we all love to use them for. I do like to try new recipes. My air fryer baked cheesecake is still a hit in our house. As is my are my cheese scones which C has requested for lunch today. Today I am sharing a lovely recipe I found for airy fryer bread pudding. Whilst on Facebook, I came across a recipe for bread pudding, this is different to bread and butter pudding. This is something I have loved as long as I can remember.…
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Christmas is a time for celebrating the festive cheer with family and friends. Cocktails are always popular, which is why I am sharing some great Christmas Cocktail recipes. These will definitely get the party going. Eggnog A classic Christmas drink made with eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and a touch of nutmeg. You can also spike it with rum, brandy, or bourbon for an extra kick. Mulled Wine One of my Christmas favourites, or Mulled Cider. Warm up with a glass of mulled wine, made by simmering red wine with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, along with orange peel…
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One thing I know I love about cooking, is taking the easy option when I can. Creating a nice home comfort dinner for my family, is something I love doing. But I hold my hands up I am an impatient cook. Which is why I have found the perfect easy slow cooked roast beef dinner. I do use my slow cooker for this, and it is obviously no good for those who love their beef rare. This is a great meal for those, who have a busy day as it takes minutes to prepare. I always buy beef when it…
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As I mentioned yesterday, we have an apple tree in our garden that produces loads of apples. Which is why I am sharing some of my favourite apple recipes for Autumn. Apple Pie Everyone loves an apple pie, I do cheat and buy my pastry ready made these days. Ingredients Ready made pastry – shortcrust, puff or you can use both depending on preference 6-8 apples peeled and sliced Sugar – to taste Cinnamon – optional Butter Method Baked Apples Ingredients Apples Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Raisins Nuts Method Apple Sauce Ingredients Apples Sugar Water Method We also peel, core…
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One thing that back to school brings, is the packed lunch. As much as this can be a chore and boring. It is also hard at times to think of something new that is also nutritious. Here I am sharing a few packed lunch ideas for kids. Mini Sandwich Kabobs Skewer small pieces of whole grain bread, cheese, lean deli meats, and colourful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers. Kids will love assembling and eating these fun kabobs. Bento Box Delight Fill a bento box with a variety of bite-sized items like cheese cubes, whole grain crackers, fruit…
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Baking with kids can be a fun and educational activity. One thing my kids remember from when they were younger was baking. My granddaughter always says when she knows she is coming to stay at Nanny’s house is she will be doing baking. We even made homemade butter once. In this post I am sharing a few simple and kid-friendly baking recipes that you can try. So you can have fun baking with the kids. If you forget the mess and the awkward way they do things. You will have lots of laughs and along with making memories. You will…
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So many people are getting air fryers now. I must admit I was a bit hesitant at first, now I love mine and am always on the look out for new recipes to try. My previous posts with airfryer recipes have always been popular. Which is why I am sharing a few more quick and easy air fryer recipes with you. Air Fryer Chicken Wings: Ingredients: Instructions: Air Fryer French Fries: Ingredients: Instructions: Air Fryer Salmon: Ingredients: Instructions: Air Fryer Veggie Chips: Ingredients: Instructions: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders: Ingredients: Instructions: Remember that cooking times may vary depending on the specific…
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Quick and Easy Banana Bread Recipe





