This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of my favourite meals

Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood

This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of our favourite meals when I was growing up.

Also known as Chao Fan, it’s a Cantonese egg fried rice dish that is a staple recipe in Hong Kong and the Canton area of China.

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I made this Cheese & Spring Onion Soda bread for St Patrick’s Day, which was on the 17th March. It would also be perfect for Easter Tea

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My recipe for Microwave Omelette in a Mug, is a fabulously healthy and high protein light meal or breakfast dish.

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Enjoy Incredible Crete Out of Season with Jet2Holidays. Visit Crete in October, when the beaches are empty, but the weather is still warm

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Enjoy this Stunning Agean Island out of Season

Enjoy Incredible Crete Out of Season with Jet2Holidays. Visit Crete in October, when the beaches are empty, but the weather is still warm.

You will also find many restaurants, bars and tavernas still open, but less crowded.

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My recipe today for Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches is a family favourite, and one that my late parents loved.

Another Retro Revival Recipe

My recipe today for Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches is a family favourite, and one that my late parents and both sets of grandparents loved.

These Old-Fashioned Tinned Salmon Sandwiches were made most Sundays for afternoon tea, or for the Sunday Tea Tray.

They were special enough to grace the table at other occasions too, such as birthday parties, Christmas, Easter and when we had guests for Sunday tea.

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My latest recipe for Deep Dish Cheese & Tomato Flan was made for a summer’s evening Sunday Tea Tray supper.

A Delicious Deep Dish Flan for Summer Picnics and Celebration Buffets

My latest recipe for Deep Dish Cheese & Tomato Flan was made for a summer’s evening Sunday Tea Tray supper.

Made in an oblong deep dish, it yields lots of cheesy egg custard filling, with sweet seasonal tomatoes, and not too much pastry.

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A French version of the famous Welsh Rarebit with Comté cheese.

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Comté Rarebit on Sourdough Toast with Quick Pickled Red Onions – A French version of the famous Welsh Rarebit with Comté cheese.

This recipe for a French style rarebit, has all the elements of a Welsh rarebit, but is made with Comté cheese.

It makes a wonderfully quick meal for all the family and the rarebit mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it an easy to prepare meal after work or school.

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A Trio of Afternoon Tea Sandwich Fillings, is actually three recipes. Perfect for picnics, afternoon tea or tea tray snacks or light supper.

Three Cheese Savoury, Coronation Chicken and Cream Cheese & Cucumber Sandwiches

Today’s recipe for A Trio of Afternoon Tea Sandwich Fillings, is actually three recipes. I meant to post these sandwich fillings in time for the King’s Coronation, but time ran away with me.

These are three of my favourite sandwich fillings, along with jam sandwiches, and Watercress and Egg & Cress sandwiches.

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Healthy Ways to Add Flavour to Your Food – Make Good Use of Herbs and Spices

The idea that healthy food can’t have good flavour is definitely one of the past. There are so many ways to make your food flavourful without it having to be unhealthy.

However, some people do still struggle to think about how it could be possible or to know how to make good use of flavours.

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My latest recipe for Coronation Pork & Pickle Picnic Pies was created with the King’s upcoming Coronation in mind.

For King Charles III Coronation

The Royal Invitation

My latest recipe for Coronation Pork & Pickle Picnic Pies was created with the King’s upcoming Coronation in mind.

Our village is holding a Coronation Day Street Party, outside hopefully, or in our Village Hall if the weather is unkind.

We also held one for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee too, and it was huge fun as well as being filled with laughter and friendship.

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