British Yorkshire Pudding Day – 5th February 2023 – On British Yorkshire Pudding Day, the first Sunday of February, this baked pudding is honored for its centuries-long stalwart place in the British food lexicon. Yorkshire pudding was first devised as a way to conserve the fat that would drip off a roasting fowl or side of meat, catching the grease in the batter mix — eggs, flour, and milk — instead of a dripping pan, and serving the resulting dish as a part of the meal. In poorer quarters, since meat was expensive, Yorkshire puddings would be served before the…
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Red or white, the French and Italian wines from Sea Change are also green. There is no plastic used on the bottles or closures, and a percentage of each sale goes to marine charities fighting plastic polution. Some varieties, including the Prosecco and Prosecco Rose are also vegan. Every bottle of Sea Change helps fund ocean conservation projects in Ireland and across the globe and our minimal packaging reduces waste and environmental impact. Sea Change say that “From Clean Coasts to the Olive Ridley Project, the projects our partners help facilitate range in size and scale, but they all have…
There are some foods that in and of themselves pretty much sum up why I got into cooking/baking. Sugar cookies are one of them. I’m being completely honest when I admit that one of the main reasons I learned how to bake, was entirely selfish. I wanted to learn how to bake the kinds of […] […] Winter Spice Sugar Cookies — Cooking Is My Sport — My Meals are on Wheels
Do you fancy trying a new hobby this winter? The number of people taking up a new hobby during and after the pandemic shot up. They can cost a bit or nothing at all it just depends on your choice of hobby. Here are some of the most popular ones this year… 1.Reading – Many people like curling up with a good book in front of a fire on a winter’s night. Reading is affordable (or free) and allows individuals to discover new and intriguing worlds, it’s a universal pastime that’s loved by people worldwide. I joined a local book group…
Do you think the Instant Pot is just for slow-cooking meat? Think again! These appliances are capable of so much more than just making your dinner tender in a hurry. In fact, with a little creativity and pre-planning, you can use your Instant Pot to cook almost any meal in 30 minutes or less. Some of these recipes are even hands-off and require no pre-planning at all. The Instant Pot does it all for you. And with those same preparations, you can make these easy Instant Pot recipes again and again. Beef Stew A rich, hearty stew is the perfect…
If you are looking for a welcome treat or token for gift basket ideas for men for the upcoming Christmas season, gift baskets may be the best option. Gift baskets are very much suitable when it comes to tokens to say thank you, to send your sympathy and to just send your birthday wishes to someone special. You can customize the basket according to your liking; you can also make it suitable for the person who will get the gift. Baskets can be easily made at home and you can also put special touches in it depending on the available…
Brew Monday – Samaritans Brew Monday – 16th January 2023 – The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but this is a myth. So we say it’s time to stop this myth about Monday being ‘blue’ and instead start a conversation over a brew! ​Reach out and connect with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. We can always make time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a…
An Afternoon Tea Voucher has to be a great gift for any person who enjoys the quintessentially British Afternoon Tea. Some of the best places online to buy them from – Afternoon Tea Gift Vouchers -They have AfternoonTea.co.uk gift vouchers as well as those for our partners Red Letter Days, Buyagift, Activity Superstore and Virgin Experiences. Afternoon Tea at The Ritz has to be for a very special occasion but one to remember. Cloud 23 in Manchester Betty’s -Choose the experience that suits you at the home of Afternoon Tea. Their traditional Afternoon Tea is served all day every day in…
Elevate your avocado toast with smoked salmon and eggs As a child, my Sunday mornings were often filled with the delicious aroma of my mother’s homemade Eggs Benedict. She would carefully prepare each ingredient with love and attention, from the perfectly poached eggs to the tangy hollandaise sauce. But it wasn’t until I moved out […] […] Eggs Benedict with Avocado and Smoked Salmon — Breakfast In Bed — My Meals are on Wheels
According to Why Christmas, mince pies, like Christmas Puddings, was originally filled with meat, such as lamb, rather than the dried fruits and spices mixed as they are today. They were also first made in an oval shape to represent the manger that Jesus slept in as a baby, with the top representing his swaddling clothes. Sometimes they even had a ‘pastry baby Jesus’ on the top! During the Stuart and Georgian times, in the UK, mince pies were a status symbol at Christmas. Very rich people liked to show off at their Christmas parties by having pies made in…
November was a busy month for me family-wise so I only wrote a few posts but if you missed any here are the links…
Coffee & Carry Gift Set at £55 from Hawwl Store (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders).- for every day, a large waterproof tote bag by Rains is a classic, along with a coffee keep cup. Ideal for school run, dog walk, a pit stop at the park or morning routine! The tote bag is also available in Olive. Wine & Wool Gift Set at £115 from Hawwl Store (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders). – perfect for the wine lover. A portable wine tumbler crafted from high-quality glass wrapped in protective silicone, with an organic…
Welcome to Friday Food Reviews, where I will cover a different food or product each week and look at… what they are. where do they grow, what can we…CarolCooks2…Friday Food Reviews…#Edible Roots…Part 4…