Category Archives: Ramblings

Soup and Steamed Pudding Month – the story so far……

Posted on June 18, 2012 by DemeterG

OK, so I am half way through and I have my soup quota done. I made Chicken and Sweetcorn soup tonight, so hope to have that one posted soon. Only one more to go. The steamed puddings are just not … Continue reading →

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Vanilla, Almond and Anise Cupcakes

Posted on June 2, 2012 by DemeterG

One of my favourite blogs is Rosie Alyea’s Sweetapolita. I was browsing her recipes and saw her licorice delights: Vanilla, Almond & Anise cupcakes. As the DB absolutely loves aniseed rings, I thought these might hit the spot nicely. Usually … Continue reading →

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Winter is here…….

Posted on June 1, 2012 by DemeterG

Today is the first day of winter and I have decided it is soup and steamed pudding month! I am going to try at least one new soup and one new steamed pudding each week, to share with you. I … Continue reading →

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The Chookens have delivered on the goods

Posted on May 3, 2012 by DemeterG

Finally after 7 months of waiting, the Chookens have presented us with their first egg. How very exciting! Not only do we now have the chookens laying, I received a hot house for my birthday and after an afternoon of constructing, we now … Continue reading →

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B1 has the bug……

Posted on November 22, 2011 by DemeterG

B1 loves cooking as well, and usually cooks dinner for us on a Friday night. One of her (many) birthday present’s consisted of the Junior Masterchef cookbook. Here are a couple of creations from the book:  Chocolate cake & Lamb … Continue reading →

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