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Jun 6, 2023

Turnip Cookies 2 Ways

Now, I know this is a weird one. It is as odd an idea as it sounds, but hear me out. They actually worked quite well. Done the first way,...

Mar 5, 2023

Spinach and Mozzarella Baked Apple and Potato Gnocchi

Appologies for the break since the last recipe. A travelling husband and sick kiddies really put a hole in my schedule! (hurray for...

Feb 19, 2023

Chicken Salad with a Rosehip Vinegar Mayo

Served up as a chicken melt. About a year ago, I made some of my own vinegars. After leaving them to age for a while to allow the...

Feb 12, 2023

Chestnut and Sausage Risotto

Risotto is one of my go-to recipes. Sometimes there is a specific kind that I plan ahead, sometimes it is a question of using up what's...

Feb 9, 2023

Apple Pectin Panna Cotta with Apple Sauce

I started making my own apple pectin last year, and have used it a couple of times for jellies (like my Lemon and Ginger Chilli Jelly)....

Feb 7, 2023

Thai Fusion Rösti

So apparently I like rösti. This is my fourth rösti recipe on this blog (Courgette and Apple Rösti with Chanterelles, Non-Traditional 6...

Jan 29, 2023

Refreshing Whey Drink - or Homemade Rivella

Switzerland has its own soft drink that I haven't encountered anywhere else. It is a whey-based drink called rivella. I am not big on...

Jan 26, 2023

Pumpkin Ramen

Ramen is something my husband started throwing together as a quick, easy and healthy meal a while back and we have it semi-regularly. He...

Dec 30, 2021

Cinnamon Stars: Revisited

In early December, a very good friend of mine was visiting us and we made Christmas Butterballs to celebrate. True to form, I didn't...

Dec 18, 2021

Ginger Snaps: Revisited

Ginger Snaps are always a favourite at this time of year, and baking a variety of Christmas cookies is a joy of the season (as perhaps...

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