When I first moved over here twelve years ago . . . there were some things that you just couldn't find. Things like Betty Crocker cak...

  We had the Missionaries for tea today. There are two sets of two each here in Chester, now . . . but you are only allowed to feed two a...

Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. Not only do I find the spooky, jovial atmosphere intoxicating, but I also love the fact that it...

  I just have to tell you about this fabulous book which dropped through my mail slot this week.  The Diner's Dictionary by John Ayto....

Cabbage is a real favourite vegetable around here. Filled with vitamin C and loads of other vitamins and anti-oxidents, it's very, v...

I have never ever made my love of chocolate a secret on here.  I just adore chocolate and I am especially fond of GOOD chocolate.  This i...

I hated squash when I was a child.  I am not sure what it was about it that I didn't like, perhaps the texture, or maybe the way my m...

There is a definite chill in the air these days. Autumn is well and truly here and Winter is nipping at our heels!  The English Provende...