Here is an easy recipe for those with an Autumn sweet tooth. You will need these ingredients: Dough: 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp. pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp. salt optional 1 T. orange zest Icing: 1/4…Read more »
Breakfast Tacos With Harissa Potatoes And Corn
Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
A seriously tasty breakfast taco, heaps of flavour and filling too! Serves 2. Ingredients Oil 10 cooked baby potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup fresh corn 1 tablespoon Harissa paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 4 eggs 4 corn tortillas Salt and pepper Method In a frying pan, heat the…
Chicken Doritos Casserole
This is a simple recipe for those who want a meal in a hurry. You will need: 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups shredded cheese 1- 10.75 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1- 10.75 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup 1-14.5 oz. bag of nacho Doritos, crushed 1- 15.25 oz. can…Read more »
Sausage and Apple Casserole
Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
Yet more comfort food here! Apples and good pork sausages are a match made in heaven! I tend to use nice fat pork sausages, I get 10 to a kilo and sweet red eating apples as that’s what tends to be in the fruit bowl. Serves 4-6. Ingredients…
France, Memories of World War – Clairière de l’Armistice at Compiègne
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
Close by to where we were staying in Vic-Sur-Aisne was a particular place that I was keen to visit so one morning after breakfast I set off alone towards Compiègne and to the Clairière de l’Armistice, a historic site where the armistice of 1918 brought the First-World-War to an end…
Vancouver, BC
Downtown Coal Harbor was once a shipyard for the industrial center and was also close to the railway terminus. Now it’s a haven for watching float planes take off and for watching boats pass by. There are numerous waterfront pubs and small stores along the seawall. Stroll along Water Street and you’ll enter Gas Town.…Read more »
France, Cinderella and Joan of Arc
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
“This enchanting landmark is an architectural blend of many European styles, from 13th Century French Fortress to late Renaissance Palace. Since it was inspired by no single structure, Cinderella Castle represents them all” – Disney Official Souvenir Book Finding a castle to visit is not difficult in France…
Tasty Macaroons
I made some macaroons, but I added white chocolate and almonds. Here is the recipe: 4 cups Baker’s coconut 3 squares white chocolate baking bar 1 tsp. almond extract 4 egg whites 6 T. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2/3 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour cookie…Read more »
The Culprit Sepsis
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals. It is the body’s response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations, and death. Sepsis affects over 26 million people worldwide each year. The risk of sepsis can be reduced by practicing good hygiene and staying current with vaccinations. While sepsis…Read more »
France, Soissons and Making Sense of Unfortunate Nicknames
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
It was too early to book into our holiday accommodation which was only just a few miles away so after a surprisingly good IBIS Hotel breakfast we set out to explore the town of Soissons. The place was unusually quiet for a Monday morning and many of the shops in…