Leek and Potato Soup

I love making soup, as it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables and in today’s case I had bought too many leeks and potatoes, so really that meant one thing; Leek and Potato Soup.  My go to recipe for this is one by Delia Smith from The Delia Collection: Soup – an oldie…

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Black Cherry Jam

Another Jam post!  I am really getting into this jam making, which is lucky as I have been working my way through an abundance of fruit in my freezer.  This black cherry jam is tasty, and great on toast, a dollop in a creamy rice pudding or even to be used as a filling for…

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Bourbon Glazed Cocktail Sausages

I do love cocktail sausages, they are a must for any party! I spotted these Bourbon Glazed Cocktail Sausages a while ago on Pinterest and knew that I had to try them.  The recipe on Pinterest tells you to cook them for 4 hours in a slow cooker, but I didn’t have the time or…

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Mincemeat Rolls with Rum Frosting

One of the things I love making for a winter breakfast is freshly made, warmed cinnamon rolls enjoyed with a big mug of coffee.  Since we are approaching Christmas I decided to re-vamp my cinnamon rolls to be more in line with the Festive Season and turn them into Mincemeat Rolls with a slightly boozy…

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a must at this time of year. Not only as a condiment for your Christmas Dinner but it can also be used in canapes – such as my Brie and Cranberry Parcels, or on a cheese board.  This is a quick and easy recipe to make your own Cranberry Sauce, impress your…

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Afternoon Tea at The Prestonfield

Last week myself and a friend treated ourselves to Afternoon Tea at The Prestonfield House Hotel.  The Prestonfield is tucked away in the South Side of Edinburgh, a little oasis of countryside in the city.  As you drive up the driveway you forget where you are as you are greeted by 3 highland cows (Aunt,…

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Festive Canapes

It’s always handy to have a few tasty and easy Canapes up your sleeve for over the Christmas and New Year periods.  Usually I end up with the staple of sausage rolls and cocktail sausages, and this year I wanted to do something a little bit different.  Here are a couple of tasty Canapes for this…

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Pea & Mint Soup

On these cold winters days there is nothing nicer than a big bowl of warming soup. This recipe is super quick, easy to make and perfect for a working from home lunch, or any other quick meal. It is also a good way to use up that never-ending bag of peas stuck at the back…

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Tea at Anteaques

If you love tea then Anteaques is the place for you, with over 110 different types of tea to choose from you will be stuck for choice!  Situated in the South Side beside the old Odeon Cinema on Clerk Street, Anteaques is a small antiques shop, with 2 tables, a counter and all the tea…

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Sticky Orange Marmalade Cake

Growing up I loved Paddington Bear, in fact I actually think my parents still have my old stuffed toy half hanging together somewhere! The big kid in me was excited to learn of the new Paddington Bear film which is released today! Am I too old to go and see it? Never! and will I…

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