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If you haven't already tried an Angel Food Cake, then you are missing out on something really great. Its named for its airy lightness that was said to be the "food of Angels". And believe me its so soft and ethereal that its the perfect thing to serve to your "Angel" on Valentines day. Eat it plain with a dusting of icing snow or serve with berries and cream, lemon curd, or
I found this lovely Letterpress Cookie Set at the online store Yuppie Chef, and we tried them out on these heart shaped Cookies for Valentines Day. The set comes with three cutters in different shapes and all the letters of the alphabet, as well as a few sayings already spelt out for you. All you have to do is fit the letters into the cutter and press down into your cookie
Its only two weeks until Valentines Day, so you should be getting your thinking caps on for something different to surprise your loved ones with this year. Instead of getting on the commercial roundabout of overpriced flowers and gifts, show someone how much you really love them by taking the time to make a gift which tastes good, looks great and
Could there be anything more delicious than chocolate and fudge? If you have a sweet tooth you will know that a velvety bar of fudge, or a slab of chocolate, will do the trick and help your craving. But can you imagine adding the two together. They make a dazzling duo of creamy, caramely, chocolatey heaven.These tiny sweet treats are small enough to satisfy your sugar craving without over
I know everyone is dieting and trying to shed the excess kilos from the festive period, but this is my entry into Pasta Please Challenge for January, run by Jacqueline from Tinned Tomatoes. This months theme is "Cheese" and vegetarian, to fit in with Jacqui's vegetarian blog.So what better combination than Blue cheese with walnuts.Its creamy, smooth and rich, so beware, don't fill your
Our weather is unbelievably hot at the moment, and being in the kitchen is not ideal. So my favourite tropical fruit salad seemed the perfect thing to make for this weather. There's nothing quite like fruit in the hot summer months, not to mention that it is packed with vitamins and minerals. Tropical fruit is no longer reserved for those lucky enough to live in the Tropics, as s
Bread .....could you ever imagine living without it? Delicious lunchtime sandwiches, a slice of toast in the morning, rolls filled with turkey and salad, or just chunks of it to mop up thick gravy, the staple for so many lives. But what if you couldn't eat it, like so many who are allergy afflicted to wheat and yeast. Well there is an alternative in the form of Spelt F
As the year draws to an end, I am so grateful to those of you who have supported me and followed my progress with Shades of Cinnamon. Six months into my blogging, and I have just scratched the surface of the thousands of delicious recipes still to be created, made, tested and eaten. I am loving the opportunity of improving my photographic skills at the same time, and hopefully next year Shad
I don't make cake pops for the simple reason that I don't have to. Why would any one in their right mind make them when they live in the same town as Candice Courtney of So Whipped. These beautiful little Christmas Pops are her creation. Candice makes the most stunning gourmet cakes, cupcakes and cake and chocolate pops for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, or any occasion you may be
15 days to Christmas so time to bring out the rolling pin to start making your Christmas pastry. This recipe is an old fashioned, tried and tested family recipe, which has been handed down through the generations. Traditional mince pies were originally made with minced game, rabbit or lamb, and the adding of fruit, spices and alcohol helped to preserve it. They were initially made in r
Lets face facts, the year is almost over and once again Christmas is upon us, and its time to think of all those Christmas Gifts that you still have to buy. What better way to share your love, than by making personal gifts for those close to you. The days are gone when we have to spend all our hard earned cash on gifts to impress. A gift from the heart is much more meaningf
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur produced mainly in Italy near Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Interestingly limoncello is not sour , partly due to the fact that there is no lemon juice in it. The lemony flavor is all thanks to the lemon zest, the outermost part of the lemon peel, where the essential oils are most concentrated. The lemon zest is stripped from t
This is a hearty vegetable soup and is very simple to make. The blue cheese adds to the rich flavour, and looks amazing when served with chunks on top, melting into the goodness of the veges. As with all my recipes I like to give options, so if you dont have any blue cheese handy, or are not partial to it, then leave it out. The vegetables alone make a delicious healthy soup
This combination of wafer thin ham, pecorino cheese, juicy ripe peaches and fresh rocket leaves is the perfect blend for a fresh and easy lunchtime meal.Mix the basil pesto with the cottage cheese and spread over the tortillas. You can make your own pesto or find a delicious store bought one. Cut the tortillas in half and add layers of Parma ham, sliced peach and rocket leaves. S
Do you belong to a Supper Club? Its great fun, and if you are the host, its a third of the hard work, because you only have to make the main course. In ours, we have 4 couples and the starter and dessert are made by other members of the club. We have only one rule, and that is, we have to make something we haven't tried before. Of course it could be an absolute disaster, bu
Try this simple but stylish recipe to enjoy as a casual finger supper. Its a winning combination of warm gooey cheese, toasted nuts and rosemary enfused honey with the sweet taste of fresh figs. Team it with chunks of hot crusty farmstyle bread or crackers, and a good bottle of white wine. Cut the top skin from the Camembert leaving an edge to keep the inside contai
I am so happy to introduce my first guest, Nutrition Coach, Marilina Lewis.Make sure to read all about Marilina in her Bio at the end of her post Hi All......When I think of Spring I see colour.... lots of it... the rainbows after the raindrops is how I see it !!! Spring is also a time of 'newness'... tender, green and fresh! I believe that we connect to the planet and get maximised nutritio
I have discovered this amazing site called MINDFOOD that sends me a daily recipe. Firstly, the name, Mindfood, just makes you think everything on it has to be good for you, and believe me the recipes are sensational. I have been trying out a few, and these delicious chicken, sesame and zucchini patties are great for lunchtime, a light supper, or made into small rissoles for cocktails and snacks.&n
Already a billion of us go to bed hungry every night. Not because there isn't enough, but because of the deep injustice in the way the system works. OxfamHost a meal, or share a recipe, and spread the word this World Food Day. What better excuse to host a dinner, than one that creates awareness of the global food crisis. Get your friends to each bring a dish, pref
