I’ll Do What It Takes ‘Til I Touch The Sky

I made every effort to resist choosing Bette Midler's iconic song in response to Jim's theme for Song Lyric Sunday. Many moons ago I went through a stage of watching some of these televised talent competitions. I grew tired of them after a few years - they were getting a bit much. But it is …

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The Most Popular Bread

We are having to arrive earlier and earlier at our local bakery just to be able to pick up one of their dark sourdough loaves. Their bread is the tastiest bread I have ever tried. Normally we buy a whole loaf. but at the moment that loaf is gone before the weekend is over. The …

Caramel Cocoa

The cold weather had me searching the cupboards for warming treats. I came across the caramel syrup I bought to perk up Robert's afternoon decaf coffee and the cocoa I normally just use for baking. The results of combining the two were a sweet rich luxurious beverage. I made it with skimmed milk, but I …

Yet Another Meringue Monday

After making a fresh strawberry tart recently we were left with four egg whites. I used them to make meringues. We used the last of our meringues with a very yummy and indulgent combination of banana, fudge pieces, pecans and maple syrup. Sadly that was the last of the meringues! But it was great while …

Tall And Tan And Young And Handsome

Well, I knew exactly which song I would choose for today's Song Lyric Sunday theme from Jim. I struggled to recall which artist recorded the version I grew up listening to. We compared several female artists before I finally recognised the phenomenal inflections in the voice of Peggy Lee. This is the version I know …

Tierra Y Hombre Pinot Noir

We are still working our way through the bargain booze that we bought from Marks & Spencer just before the holidays. So the shar- among you may have noticed a high ratio of M&S wines. When we opened this Chilean Pinot Noir, Robert said to me that with every sip all he could think of …

Robert Did Rather Well

I don't expect Robert to observe silly pagan holidays after all our years together. Yet, something compelled him to indulge in some online shopping. He produced a box of Fortnum and Mason chocolates at the weekend. I was poorly prepared in comparison. Well, not entirely. On Sunday, Robert a cooked breakfast and a couple of …

I Had No Idea Blogging Would Make Me Famous!

What's new for me? I am suddenly in the limelight it would seem. Not only did a young man identify me as Lady A - whose blog he had been reading - when we were both standing in a queue on the local high street - which I never anticipated when I began blogging....but also, …

Wills In The Kitchen

Last week, Robert and I enjoyed being treated to breakfast to my nephew Wills. He made us vegan pancakes topped with banana and maple syrup. I know that the official Pancake Day is on Tuesday, but all three of us are going to be out of the house today - very rare during Lockdown. Robert …

Chickpea Pancakes With Peas And Tomatoes

PANCAKES - in themselves they are not much - but they can easily be made an exciting treat with delicious toppings. These spicy chickpea pancakes made the ultimate pancake brunch. INGREDIENTS 400g can chickpeas50g self-raising flour1 red onion, finely chopped (I used two because the onions I had seemed very small)20g fresh root ginger, finely …