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Mar 7, 2023

Winter Oats 2 Ways

Anyone who has ever lived with me for any period of time knows that my morning go-to is oatmeal. I love it. It is quick and simple, it...

Feb 2, 2023

Homemade Mustard

After delving into making my own versions of mayo and ketchup, I figured it was time to start making my own mustard too. After reading a...

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 22, 2023

Black Pudding and Pumpkin Pie

I like black pudding, which I know some consider to be an odd statement. (For those who don't know, black pudding is a blood sausage,...

Jan 10, 2023

Chestnut Pie

Have I ever mentioned how much I like chestnuts? Ever? Maybe once or twice, with the Chestnut Cookies, Caramel Chestnut Risotto, or...

Dec 11, 2022

Mulled Mead

Over a year ago, I made mead. It came out a little rougher than I had hoped, but much better than I had feared. I decided at that point...

Dec 7, 2022

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a must for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, to my mind anyway, and also very tasty alongside all sorts of other...

Dec 4, 2022

Roast Ham with a Ginger and Apple Compote, and a Bacon Duvet

Thanksgiving was last week, and unfortunately - mid-November not being considered part of the festive season here, and there being,...

Oct 13, 2022

Pumpkin Muffins

With pumpkins very briefly in season and available here, I am trying to take advantage. Some I am cooking with now, for tasty, warming...

Oct 2, 2022

Rosehip and Apple Muffins

And we're back. Again, maybe, sort of. It's been a busy summer, with a move, visitors and Little Bit starting daycare. And the pregnancy...

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