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NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CAKE

This is a cake so easy to prepare that even our friend Mato (who looooves chocolate) can do it and surprise his kids! 😊 There are many recipes for it but this one is worth a try!  You can use it as a basic recipe then add other ingredients. Per example I add some walnuts or hazelnuts to the mixture but my friend adds some turkish delight. It keeps a few days in the fridge for when you need a boost of chocolate 😅Oct 27, 2022

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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY

And how did I miss out this? and how did mato (mmk) missed it out too?? According to the website nationaldaycalendar.com, every year on October 1st, International Coffee Day celebrates one of the world’s favourite beverages. It’s also a day to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness about the plight of the coffee growers.  After water and tea, coffee is the third most consumed beverage in the world. There is one obvious reason that so many people drink coffee. This beverage contains caffeine, which helps to stimulate the nervous system. This in turn helps people feel awake, refreshed, and focused. Drinking the right amount of coffee each day is also linked to longer lifespans, reduced chances of getting Type 2 diabetes, and protection for the liver. Did you have your coffee today? 😊Oct 1, 2022

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How to Make Fruit Crumble

Fruit crumble is one of the easiest desserts to prepare when don't have to much spare time! The quickest one is with the frozen forest fruits and it is delicious topped with vanilla ice cream! It is always a hit when you have some friends around 😊 My personal choice is the apple crumble but it needs more time preparing it nut what a delight with a splash of classic custard! As for the crumble with stone fruits, it is only seasonal but great if you have fruit trees in your garden. So why don't you try it too!Sep 26, 2022

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National Quesadilla Day

I was looking for some ideas to make quesadillas for lunch and discovered that today, 25th September is National Quesadilla day!  You can have different quesadillas with several combinations of fillings. Usually the tortillas are filled with chicken, meat. veggies or mixed, topped with cheese. Once ready they are served with sour cream or guacamole. I also like the mouth watering "cheese only" quesadillas! Nowadays, quesadillas are popular all around the world and its very easy to make them. Here is a video for some ideas!  Sep 25, 2022

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BUTTERFLIES

Many people on this board know that I love butterflies and mmk post some butterflies photos with a special tag for me 😊 Well, today I want to return the favour to mmk and post some butterfly photos I took at the Penang Butterfly Farm few years ago.  I would recommend a visit if you are having a holiday there, it is well worth it! Sep 20, 2022

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MUSHROOM PASTA

MMK is our board's mushroom hunter and is lucky to always find different types near his home. So here is a way to mix the many different flavoured mushrooms and make a beautiful easy pasta dish for the family. The good thing is you can use the mushrooms as JO prepared it to put it on toasted sourdough bread for a late snack! Personally, I will add some cream on the mushrooms at the end  for the pasta dish but is optional.Sep 5, 2022

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BREAD

Who doesn't eat bread?  We all love bread and it comes in different types and textures.  Each country has special types of bread but the basic is the same, almost same ingredients but different techniques of making the bread. During travel, you get to taste these bread and if you are lucky, you can find some of them available to buy in your country. I must admit, some of the breads in this video are unknown to me but I hope to try them one day. As for saying which one is my favourite bread, it is very difficult to specify as I buy the ones available in the market 😊 Sourdough bread is my first choice in leavened bread and the exquisite Lavash bread which I discovered during a holiday is my choice for flat bread but unfortunately can't find it in the market 😞 So what is your favourite bread?Aug 30, 2022

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LAVENDER

I am interested in essential oils and use them topically or in a diffuser for their benefits. Of course, you have many qualities of essential oils and it is always best to buy a good one and don't get fooled by the cheap ones! Lavender is one of the essential oils I use in a diffuser, first for its scent then for its soothing and calming effect. It also have many other benefits specially for skin for its anti inflammatory effects and it is used in soaps, creams, face masks, cleansers, etc.  To cut it short, if you are interested, make your research before buying and using it.Aug 20, 2022

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EASY CURRY

This video is mainly because mmk posted about a squash! Sure it gave me a reason to look for more recipes and I found a good one too! An easy curry with butternut squash from Gordon Ramsey! I am sure you can substitute with other squash/pumpkin. Once the prep is done, it is very quick to cook it. Mmk, you always said that you like spicy curry, so why don't you try this one? I will do it too 😋Aug 17, 2022

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DECOUPAGE

This is a post for whoever has some free time and would like to do something creative. It is called decoupage and it's one of the things I do when I want to spend time getting away from everything. You can do the items and give them as gifts to friends and family or use them in your own home. Anyone with a little bit of patience and some eye for creativity can do it.  There are many youtube videos about it, so pick your style and give it a try! Here is is a picture of one set I have done before. Aug 12, 2022

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CHILLI CON CARNE

Today's recipe is Chilli con Carne from Marco Pierre White. I love recipes from Marco because he makes cooking easy and the result delicious. For those who do not know about him, you should go and have a look. He is one of the great chefs with many Michelin stars. So as I am cooking this recipe tonight, I wanted to share it with you. We will have it with rice but as he said, it is perfect with a jacket potato too! If we have some leftover, that's how I will eat it topped with a lot of sour cream. If you are scared to put chocolate in your food, you can definitely leave it out. It is optional! So why don't you try it too whenever you want to eat something different than your usual cuisine.Aug 11, 2022

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PEACHES

Summer is here and so many fruits are available now. I don't have a garden but buy my fruits from the supermarket and  always choose the good quality ones for their taste. There are the yellow peaches and white peaches but nowadays we can find the white donut peaches that are very sweet and juicy. Back home, my favourite peaches were the white Bickfaya peaches. They only came from this mountainous area . They are sweet and crunchy at the same time, just like and apple! Since I don't find them anymore, I buy the donut variety which is similar but soft and juicy. How about you, do you like yellow or white peaches?Aug 8, 2022

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CORNWALL

Cornwall is a county at the tip of South West England. One of the most visited counties, it is a tourist destination because of its beaches and turquoise waters in the summer but for us with few friends, it was good to have a long week end there in winter and enjoy the rugged weather and good sea food! We stayed in Trevone because we already have spent our long holidays in few other towns a couple of years before that. Here are some of our photos! Aug 7, 2022

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ROSE JAM

Have you ever tasted rose jam? For us is a must because we always had it at home, not the ones we buy in the supermarket but made by our mums. Unfortunately the traditions are fading away slowly and because of lack of time, we now are buying the ready made jams. This post will be perfect for the people who have big gardens full of roses! Ideally this jam is made with the Damask rose (that's what my mum used) and it is a delight. I always have it with salty cheese because I like it that way! So, if you have edible roses in your garden that are organic and not sprayed, you may want to give it a try this recipe which I found to be good!Aug 6, 2022

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THYME MIX

Few days ago, MMK has posted photos of thyme growing near his house so I wanted to give this recipe to him and whoever has thyme (or oregano) plants. Thyme or Za'atar (as we call it)  is traditionally dried in the sun and mixed with salt, sesame seeds and sumac. We usually mix the above with generous amount of olive oil then spread it on a pizza dough base and bake it. It is one of our traditional breakfast favourites. This High in anti-oxidants mix has many health benefits, it: Improves immune system Increase blood circulation Boost skin health Treats chronic disease Treats inflammation Helps to clear out the respiratory system Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol Prevents coughing Contains vitamins A, C, E and K Has omega 3 fatty acid Lowers blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Relieve chronic disease symptoms If you are interested,  watch this video!Aug 6, 2022

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SALT

Salt is a condiment that existed for thousands of years. We use it for cooking in the form of table salt, rock salt, sea salt, Himalaya salt. Our body needs salt, but too much or too little can cause problems. The body uses sodium to maintain fluid levels. A balance of fluid and sodium is necessary for the health of the heart, liver, and kidneys. It regulates blood fluids and prevents low blood pressure. Too much salt it is hidden in processed and packaged food so avoid eating them and always read the labels before buying. For more information about different salts, their uses, benefits and side effects, you can do some research.Aug 6, 2022

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Where to go on holidays?

We are well into holiday season and if you haven't decided where to go yet, here is a video with some holiday destination suggestions! I have watched it and my preference would be Bonaire. I have never been there but now that I watched the diving marvels they have, I definitely would add it to my bucket list! What would be your preferred destination???Aug 4, 2022

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CHICKEN WRAPS

If you like shawarmas, you would definitely like this recipe too. It is the same concept but different spices and sauce. Sometimes it is good to have different sort of meals and this would be one of them. You can also do it with stripes of meat if you like, the choice is yours! Enjoy!Aug 4, 2022

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VEGAN STUFFED EGGPLANTS

This is a recipe for our vegetarian non vegetarian friends and whoever is having eggplants growing in their gardens. Very easy to make and delicious, it is a must for eggplant enthusiasts. I make it from time to time and it is always appreciated from friends. The good thing is you can eat it hot, warm and cold. Give it a try and let me know if you like it too!Aug 3, 2022

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EASY TIRAMISU

This is a very easy recipe of the tiramisu. It is from the Antonio Carluccio who was one of the best chefs for Italian food and had many easy to follow recipes for us. I have been few times to his restaurants and enjoyed the food  but not since he passed away as obviously the management changed. If you like this most famous Italian dessert, why don't you try it to do it Carluccio's way! Enjoy.Jul 31, 2022

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