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Chocolate Cake ~ Vegan Style

These days, more and more people are changing their eating habits, as part of their search for a healthier lifestyle. My own personal preference is to grow as many fruit vegetables as I can in my own back garden. So … Continue reading

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A Homemade Treat for The Family

“Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you”. ~ Author unknown. Is it just me, or are the weeks … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea ~Welsh Bara Brith

Whilst rummaging through my cupboard the other day, as I often do, the one full of old recipes, mostly hand written on yellowing, scrap pieces of paper, I came across a pretty card with a teddy bear on the front. … Continue reading

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Pecan Pie Anyone?

This year my pecan tree has had a bumper crop. Now, the weather has turned cold and the once green leaves are changing to brown and dropping to the ground, but not before we collected bucket loads of nuts! In … Continue reading

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Lunch In The Garden…Pea and Ham Soup

The chilling winter’s air froze my skin, as I headed into my garden yesterday morning. Rugged up in layers of clothes, wearing thick socks and ankle height wellington boots, I knew the chill would soon leave me. No matter how … Continue reading

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