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What started as a small idea to get friends together every few months has developed into a source of comfort and connection during the global pandemic.

Quiche with zucchini (courgettes), leeks and cheddar

My beautiful friend, Laura, always makes the most amazing quiches.  Last time she came to visit, I insisted we make a quiche together.

A tomato and mozzarella salad

Fresh and wonderful tomatoes mixed with mozzarella, basil, olive oil- the perfect harmony of flavors. I cannot eat enough of this!

Grilled shrimp tacos

You can stuff many things into a taco to make it delicious, and spicy grilled prawns are not an exception. I love them because the different flavor and texture they give to a taco.

Summer salmon burgers

Anything on the grill for summer is always a great idea. You can feed a crowd and still be social while grilling away meats and vegetables.

Lime & orange red cabbage salad

This “salad” or coleslaw is delicious as a side to any grilled meal, Mexican or otherwise, but goes especially well in fish or shrimp tacos.

Tomato rice with Mexican flavors

A little bit of rice with a little bit of spice and there you have it! Not only is this nice to look at but a fantastic side dish to any meal- Mexican or otherwise!

smoked salmon toasts with creme fraiche&chives

Salmon is such a healthy, hearty fish and thinly sliced smoked salmon makes a lovely companion to pre-dinner drinks- whether in the summer or the winter.

thoughts about manners, table and otherwise

Now we have become less formal when it comes eating.  But showing good manners can never be a mistake.  Someone once told me that “manners demonstrate respect for others or the situation you are in.” Many people no longer think manners are that important.  Better not continue reading this if so because my approach on…

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A Pavlova topped with Cream and Fresh Fruit

I was introduced to this recipe at a friend’s house by her 11-year old son!  He made the dessert and finished it off table side for the adult guest.  How impressive, and given the beyond delicious taste, I had to find the recipe.

Vanilla sheet cake with orange cream cheese frosting

Sheet cake is often thought of for a big party, birthday or otherwise. But why? It is really no different than a regular layer cake though maybe not as elegant looking.

raspberry crostata

Do you like a slightly crispy crust that is not too rich and not too thick? Here you go, this recipe is just right for you.

torta caprese – chocolate almond tart with orange whipped cream

What I love about a Torta Caprese, is that like so many Italian desserts, it is not too sweet, and the consistency of the cake is not overly dense or rich.

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