by Nikki | Dec 21, 2016 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
Candied orange sticks are such a fancy treat after a wonderful meal over the festive season. They also make beautiful Christmas gifts, wrapped in cellophane with a big ribbon. l like to make batches of these early December, using a mixture of lemon, grapefruit and...
by Nikki | Nov 27, 2016 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
A crunchy & delicious salad, keeping your energy levels up for a hard day skiing or hiking up the mountains. Hugh and l eat this quite often, the wheat has a chewy consistency and mixed with the herbs & vegetables gives a perfect balance of filling your tummy...
by Nikki | Nov 17, 2016 | ACTIVITIES, AUTUMN-WINTER
The three things l love to do during the winter months made me think it would be a great idea to package it up as a mini break after the excess indulgence at Christmas and New Year. This is for everyone, all ages, all levels and sizes, this is about YOU and...
by Nikki | Nov 13, 2016 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
A seriously great Sunday evening soup, the snow if falling, wind howling, rain pelting down the window, it doesn’t matter, this soup is going to make you warm inside. A big orange bowl of warmth, served with home made bread (see my cheats soda bread blog) and a...
by Nikki | Nov 6, 2016 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
Every time l serve this main meal to guests they always ask for the recipe, so the easiest way for me to share it is this way. A stable winter warmer for the French during the long cold winter months, easy to prepare, slow to cook, start in the morning to make sure...
by Nikki | Oct 23, 2016 | AUTUMN-WINTER, RECIPES
Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the taste, sweetness and texture of a fresh fig. The smooth plump purple skin, crunchy seeds and chewy flesh make this a rare delight to be savoured each year. Figs are a great source of...
