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Summer Food – Some Great Recipes

Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Garden Mint for Taboulleh

Garden Mint for Taboulleh Salad

In summer most of us want our food to be fresh and light. In hot weather we don’t want casseroles or stews, roast beef and potatoes or hot desserts, even if they are chocolate.

Luckily, summer produce gives us just the kinds of food we want to eat and, even better, it’s often quick and simple to make. Here are some suggestions.

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Chocolate Cocktails for Christmas

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
A Brandy Alexander - See below for Copyright

A Brandy Alexander - See below for Copyright

These 8 delicious cocktails using chocolate based liqueurs, like Crème de Cacao, Kahlua and Royal Chocolate Liqueur, are lovely drinks for any party or celebration like Christmas, weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, etc.

Brandy Alexander
1 fl oz of a good brandy
1 fl oz of dark Crème de Cacao
1 fl oz of heavy (double) cream

Put all the ingredients into an cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg and cocoa powder. (more…)

The Benefits of Organic Gardening

Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Unloading a truck-load of mulchy soil for gard...
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There are a number of advantages of organic gardening:

  • You can make your own compost from garden and kitchen waste
    All home grown fruit and vegetables are free of chemicals and safe to eat
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