M&S Passerina Terre Di Chieti

One of the reasons that so many bottles of this wine entered our household last year is that it was often on offer in our local branch of Marks & Spencer's. Yet this was a worthy choice - light, refreshing, sweet flavours of apricot and pear. This delicate wine, suitable for vegans, is a delightful …

Medley Of Spring Vegetables

This is a wonderfully quick dish to make. I first prepared it as a side dish, to accompany a vegan pie I had made. Isn't it pretty!!! But I enjoyed the mix of vegetables so much and found the herb oil wonderfully refreshing and tasty, it has become a great pleasure to munch just a …

In My Life There’s Been Heartache And Pain

Well, I am not going to shy away from embracing today's Song Lyric Sunday theme. There are so many very emotional songs out there, and the one I have picked churns deeply. Who has not heard these lyrics and felt moved by the desperate cry out tot he universe they contain? The chart topping "I …

Pukka Organic Tulsi Clarity

I don't get along with too many fruity or herbal teas other than my beloved mint tea. But what a treat this variety turned out to be. So many vivid flavours dancing around on my tongue. I cannot even be sure of what I was drinking. But the Pukka website lists the ingredients (some of …

Watercress Soup

Where did this recipe come from? This is a tiny cutting from a newspaper (and forgive me for despite searching I have no idea which newspaper it came from)...it is one inch by four inches of yellowed paper...incredibly easy to misplace. I have long felt I should make sure I produce a post memorializing it, …

Blue Jeans Sitting On The Beach

A much more cheery theme for today's Song Lyric Sunday. We have started to feel a little more confident about the idea of venturing overseas for some sunshine. Robert and I first met when we were holidaying in the same resort, and ever since then trips abroad have been part of our adventure together. I …

NIX & KIX Sparkling Mango Ginger With A Cayenne Zing

I have been looking forward to sampling this beverage for weeks. I love ginger and the idea of a juice with a kick of cayenne was very exciting. But I am going to be truthful, I was disappointed when I tried it out. It was just so much more watery than I was expecting. I …

Pineapple, Passion Fruit And Pistachio Cake

Inside the monthly Waitrose magazine, there is usually a little booklet tucked away, exhibiting recipes on a particular theme. Recently the booklet I harvested was called "Brilliant Bakes" and I decided I would like to try every recipe it contained. This was the first of the recipes I tried and will be sharing with you. …

Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor

I have to admit, I am so completely horrified and appalled by the events of this year so far, I found it very difficult to search for songs referencing the words in today's Song Lyric Sunday theme. I found a song that mentioned "soldier", apparently a play on famous nursery rhymes, although I am always …

St Austell Brewery Tribute Pale Ale

I am always aware that the BEERS & CIDERS listing on my DRINKS MENU is so much shorter than the other selections. So occasionally, in the name of diversity, I try some beer. The intensity of the taste of hops effects whether I will be able to finish a glass of beer. Too "hoppy" and …