My first introduction to lamingtons was in a New Zealand tea rooms (and yes, the "s" is supposed to be there!). We had favorite tea rooms depending on where we were in the country and they really were such a fantastic lunch--tasty sandwiches, savory rolls and pies, and an always tempting case of desserts. Lamingtons always struck me as such a pretty cake and I always ended up with one on my plate. They take a bit of time to make, but they're so worth it and are the perfect treat for your own ... Read More
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Bangers and Mash with Onion Cider Gravy
Scott and I have been talking a lot about comfort foods lately and how ours often differ--mostly for cultural reasons. Comfort food for me has always included things like meatloaf and macaroni and cheese. Scott's comfort foods are more British--fish pie and bangers and mash. We've gotten pretty good at balancing our different comfort foods and our individual favorites have become family favorites (except for macaroni and cheese--I still haven't found a recipe that Scott loves). I didn't grow up ... Read More
Winter Spiced Cherry Jam Recipe
We've been into full on comfort food these days, which means lots and lots of baked goods--especially scones. The fun thing about scones in our house is that we can't eat them on their own--we have to have toppings. It's a rule. We were daydreaming about all the cherries we'll eat from our trees this summer and decided to have a go at a winter inspired cherry jam. Cinnamon and clove are my favorite spices and the thought of them paired with cherries sounded perfect, so we tried out a Winter ... Read More
Linguine with Spinach and Shrimp
We've been in a bit of a food rut lately. It's been cold and grey and we've been eating the same things over and over. We decided that it was time to figure out a new dish that would make all of us happy. After a family poll, shrimp became the protein of choice and spinach is always a favorite green. I'm such a huge pasta fan that it made sense to combine everything into an easy noodle dish. Thus, our Linguine with Spinach and Shrimp was born! Ingredients: 1 lb linguine 1 lb ... Read More
Nasi Lemak Hors D’oeuvres
My family is all about easy food, especially with how busy the holidays can get. Because our family is all over and has so many different traditions, it's extra fun to add in that international flair with our food. Scott especially loves Malaysian food and his favorite is Nasi Lemak. Minute® Rice recently sent me some Minute® White Rice to create a sponsored post sharing a favorite family dish, so I decided to make some Nasi Lemak Hors D'oeuvres. Ingredients: 1 cup Minute® White Rice 1 ... Read More
Spiked Winter Cider
When Scott and I visited Edinburgh, we visited the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the Botanic Lights 2016. It was an absolutely perfect night-- clear and cool, but not too cold. It was our first night in Edinburgh and I was already in love with the city. Attending such a gorgeous event put me over the top. We followed a path filled with light displays, music, and the occasional treat, like a warm drink stand. I can't pass up a warm cider and drinking one while we strolled has become a ... Read More