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\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ERecently, I've been trying to have a few meat-free days each week. This hasn't been an easy task, as my young boys all love meat-heavy dishes. However, something else they are all fans of is a nice curry, so this korma dish, slowly but surely, has become a regular on our dinner menu. This is the ideal dish to make when your cupboards are a little bare, but you still have plenty of fresh vegetables to use up. I love the addition of butternut squash to a curry, but any sort of vegetables will work well in this dish. This korma is packed full of nutrients and flavour, and the leftovers are also delicious the next day. It's equally nice served with either rice or noodles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp olive oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 large onion\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 cloves of garlic\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp curry powder\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp ground cumin\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eblack pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tin of tomatoes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200ml vegetable stock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200ml (1\/2 tin) coconut milk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 small butternut squash, peeled \u0026amp; roughly diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 sweet potato (350g), peeled \u0026amp; roughly diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 small carrots, peeled \u0026amp; roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 leek, dark green bits trimmed off, thinly sliced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 red pepper, roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo serve\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Efresh coriander leaves\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eboiled brown rice\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOver a medium heat, add the olive oil to a large saucepan. Once it has heated through add the onion and turn down the heat. Stir well and then sauté over the low heat for 7-10minutes, being careful that the onions don't start to brown. Add the garlic and stir through, before adding the curry powder, cumin and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ENext, add all of the remaining ingredients to the pot. Simmer over a low heat for 50 minutes, stirring regularly. \u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo serve, ladle into bowls, scatter over some fresh coriander leaves and serve alongside some boiled brown rice. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5695321009530791544\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=5695321009530791544\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5695321009530791544"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5695321009530791544"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2017\/09\/chunky-vegetable-chickpea-korma.html","title":"Chunky Vegetable \u0026 Chickpea Korma"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LE2HX9GHpnU\/V6CcICGdMPI\/AAAAAAAAFdE\/EcHKqOyzywMV9IAY-UNLDdM7uYLXsEW9QCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_1518%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-7753977278002850668"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-06T15:38:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-06T17:09:25.624+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"child-friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fairy bread"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hi5"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"jam sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kebabs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lunch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no bake oaty bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"picnic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wraps"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Recipes for an Impromptu Picnic"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--wJaW32mcOc\/WV1kXL7wCdI\/AAAAAAAAFxw\/rUcN2_Jy0qkKLy_buUR1B28db00GtKp4QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5766.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--wJaW32mcOc\/WV1kXL7wCdI\/AAAAAAAAFxw\/rUcN2_Jy0qkKLy_buUR1B28db00GtKp4QCLcBGAs\/s2400\/IMG_5766.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003EIt can be rather difficult to plan for a picnic with the unpredictable weather we've come to associate with an Irish summer. Once the summer holidays are upon us, hail, rain or shine, my little lady, Millie, will throw a blanket onto the grass and declare it to be an appropriate day for her, and her teddies, to eat al-fresco. The rest us, however, prefer to have the heat of the sun on our backs before we're lured into lunch in the outdoors. As we're never too sure from one day to the next if the sun will shine, picnics of the impromptu kind are most common in my house. Therefore, normally, whatever is served at the picnic must be conjured up from whatever is in the fridge or press at that time. A few easy to create dishes, along with some fruit and something to drink has often been turned into a portable feast fit for a king or queen, as any meal is special when surrounded by loved ones.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPeanut Butter \u0026amp; Banana Wraps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003EPeanut butter and banana make a super combination. It's one I love on brown bread, but these made-in-minutes wraps have a great appeal to little ones. So easy to put together, they'll be able to make these wraps all by themselves.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-782OVS8UtgQ\/WV1kWvgixfI\/AAAAAAAAFxs\/-C1DCMZoYVEq72APNun6k5ztyHCacz8QgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5760.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-782OVS8UtgQ\/WV1kWvgixfI\/AAAAAAAAFxs\/-C1DCMZoYVEq72APNun6k5ztyHCacz8QgCLcBGAs\/s2400\/IMG_5760.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 tbsp peanut butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 wholemeal flour tortilla wraps\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\"OYKEW4D-ic-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\" kind=\"click\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 small bananas, thinly sliced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp honey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESpread a tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each tortilla wrap. Top with the banana slices and drizzle each one with a little honey.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003ERoll up the tortillas tight. Cut in half and serve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECheese \u0026amp; Apple Lunch Kebabs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EChildren will love the sight of these lunch kebabs in their picnic hamper. Chunks of cheese along with some apple is a good combination, but cubed cucumber, chicken and grapes work well too. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aIGTyLu25Wo\/WV1kZUJaEyI\/AAAAAAAAFx4\/flMpo3Sn8RAqiVqMEAMiyr6f8XqqEpKQwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5780.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aIGTyLu25Wo\/WV1kZUJaEyI\/AAAAAAAAFx4\/flMpo3Sn8RAqiVqMEAMiyr6f8XqqEpKQwCLcBGAs\/s2400\/IMG_5780.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 apples, cut into small chunks\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESqueeze of lemon\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g cheddar cheese, cut into cubes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHandful of lettuce leaves\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EPlace the chunks of apple into a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon and stir to combine. This will help to keep the apple from browning. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUsing 8 short wooden skewers, layer the apple, cheese and lettuce onto each one.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EServe straight away or wrap with cling film and place in a cooled lunchbox for your picnic.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFairy Bread Jam Sandwiches\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EWhen my children were younger each one of them loved the children's television show Hi-5. It was the Hi-5 crew who introduced my little ones to this colourful treat, Fairy Bread. It's quite sugary, so certainly not for every day, but when an impromptu picnic is on the cards fairy bread jam sandwiches are ideal. They can be rustled up in seconds and make a super cute addition to the picnic feast.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGs_o1dvaw4\/WV1k08HffjI\/AAAAAAAAFx8\/Polve6qVgdYbyNFIUONrtIgQ7AQmdtKCgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5763.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGs_o1dvaw4\/WV1k08HffjI\/AAAAAAAAFx8\/Polve6qVgdYbyNFIUONrtIgQ7AQmdtKCgCLcBGAs\/s2400\/IMG_5763.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 slices of white sliced bread\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp jam of choice\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EButter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp hundreds \u0026amp; thousands\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECut the crusts from the bread and spread the jam on one side of each slice of bread. Press the slices of bread together. Cut each sandwich into quarters, making eight triangles.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESpread a little butter on the outside of each sandwich, on both sides. Generously sprinkle over the hundreds \u0026amp; thousands and serve.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENo Bake Oaty Bites\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EThese scrumptious oaty bites can be prepared in minutes, using everyday store ingredients. I love the flavour of the peanut butter with the oats, but any nut butter, such as cashew or almond would work well in its place. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c6_FQfEYsfQ\/WV1kZJqsyZI\/AAAAAAAAFx0\/A1yAx-yrYRg2FI_w6puLO8xAZJ-N8IbiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5770.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c6_FQfEYsfQ\/WV1kZJqsyZI\/AAAAAAAAFx0\/A1yAx-yrYRg2FI_w6puLO8xAZJ-N8IbiQCLcBGAs\/s2400\/IMG_5770.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Emakes about 15\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g peanut butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g honey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2tbsp coconut oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g porridge oats\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g Rice Krispies\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIn a small saucepan over a low heat gently melt the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil and vanilla extract together. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Pour the oats and Rice Krispies into a large bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPour over the melted mixture and stir well to combine. Pop into the fridge for 30 minutes. This will set the mixture a little, making it easier to handle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELine a freezer-proof tray with parchment paper. Take a spoonful of the mixture at a time. Using your hands, scrunch together to form a ball. Place on the tray. Repeat until all the mixture has been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the tray into the freezer for 30 minutes. Once set, they're ready to be served or pop the oaty bites into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to three days.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis 'Impromptu Picnic' is taken from my Easy Parenting column, summer 2016.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7753977278002850668\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=7753977278002850668\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7753977278002850668"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7753977278002850668"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2017\/07\/recipes-for-impromptu-picnic.html","title":"Recipes for an Impromptu Picnic"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--wJaW32mcOc\/WV1kXL7wCdI\/AAAAAAAAFxw\/rUcN2_Jy0qkKLy_buUR1B28db00GtKp4QCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_5766.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-7078610741891746117"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-17T14:45:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-19T17:26:31.169+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"easter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rice krispies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"white chocolate"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chocolate Coconut Nests"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jYExvN5IPr0\/WO5Eqxeb6SI\/AAAAAAAAFsg\/qRgkF4B2hzof3cbOb8I5GJoi1kiiBD0ZgCLcB\/s100\/IMG_4014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jYExvN5IPr0\/WO5Eqxeb6SI\/AAAAAAAAFsg\/qRgkF4B2hzof3cbOb8I5GJoi1kiiBD0ZgCLcB\/s2400\/IMG_4014.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you have some leftover Easter egg chocolate hanging around, and fancy making some treats with the children, I guarantee these mini nests will be a great hit. I like to pop little decorations into each one, but if you prefer they can be filled with mini eggs or jelly beans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FOtHDe5s5l0\/WO5E-n_nlzI\/AAAAAAAAFsk\/661edBcUqQE8r3XxsfIXIfel20q1oBOGQCLcB\/s100\/IMG_4018.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FOtHDe5s5l0\/WO5E-n_nlzI\/AAAAAAAAFsk\/661edBcUqQE8r3XxsfIXIfel20q1oBOGQCLcB\/s1800\/IMG_4018.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChocolate Coconut Nests\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200g white chocolate, roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp coconut oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g Rice Krispies\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g desiccated coconut\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl and gently melt together, on a low heat in the microwave, removing the bowl every 20 seconds or so to give the mixture a stir. Once melted, add the vanilla extract and stir well to combine.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Place the Rice Krispies and coconut into a large bowl. Add the melted chocolate mixture. Stir to combine.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Line cupcake tins with 18 cupcake cases. Add a spoonful of the mixture into each case and carefully make a little indentation in the centre to create a nest shape.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to set. Decorate with mini Easter decorations or eggs, and serve.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7078610741891746117\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=7078610741891746117\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7078610741891746117"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7078610741891746117"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/chocolate-coconut-nests.html","title":"Chocolate Coconut Nests"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jYExvN5IPr0\/WO5Eqxeb6SI\/AAAAAAAAFsg\/qRgkF4B2hzof3cbOb8I5GJoi1kiiBD0ZgCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_4014.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-484947201381816353"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-12T16:49:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-12T16:49:27.037+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"buns"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cupcakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"easter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lemon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lemony Easter Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YALVlWvD5ig\/WO5CINPG95I\/AAAAAAAAFsU\/V56gRXKZFeEMs1_OaNOYikzmiawX_kOLQCLcB\/s100\/IMG_1932.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YALVlWvD5ig\/WO5CINPG95I\/AAAAAAAAFsU\/V56gRXKZFeEMs1_OaNOYikzmiawX_kOLQCLcB\/s2400\/IMG_1932.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELike most children, my four get more Easter eggs than they need, and as much as I try to somewhat limit how much chocolate is consumed, there always seems to be a few tummy ache sufferers each Easter Sunday night. I suffer from migraines, and one of my triggers is chocolate so, as a rule, I stay clear of it, but my vice would certainly be cake. So much so that I could easily be joining the tummy ache parade from overindulging. During the holidays, if you've had your fill of after-dinner chocolate, try out a batch of my lemony Easter muffins. The cake mixture is spongy and fluffy, while the frosting is luscious, but surprising light, due to the addition of the cream cheese. Also, as these muffins are like mini cakes, and the portion size is in place, the chances of feasting solely on cake is just a tiny bit less likely. Happy Easter!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_f21-Mksspc\/WO5CH77-1PI\/AAAAAAAAFsQ\/KLSEmTO84lQKa12T2XVWa0EtOvVWffljQCLcB\/s100\/IMG_1935.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_f21-Mksspc\/WO5CH77-1PI\/AAAAAAAAFsQ\/KLSEmTO84lQKa12T2XVWa0EtOvVWffljQCLcB\/s2400\/IMG_1935.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELemony Easter Muffins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E225g Flora Buttery or\u0026nbsp;butter, softened\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E225g caster sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EZest of one lemon\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3 free-range eggs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E280g self-raising flour, sieved\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 pot (125g) of lemon flavored yogurt\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the icing\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g full fat cream cheese\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g butter, softened\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E300g icing sugar, sieved\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp lemon extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003Edrop of yellow food colouring\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo decorate\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E16 mini chocolate eggs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C\/180°C(fan)\/gas mark 6.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Divide 16 muffin cases between two bun trays.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Place the butter, caster sugar and lemon zest into a bowl, and cream together until it is a pale yellow colour, which takes about 5-7 minutes.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Add the eggs, one at a time, with a little flour- to prevent the mixture from curdling. Mix well.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5. Add the remaining flour then combine well. Fold in the yogurt.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E6. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E7. Bake in the oven for about 20 mins, or until golden brown in colour and a skewer comes out dry. Cool on a wire tray.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E8. To make the icing; Place the cream cheese, butter and icing sugar into a bowl and beat together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the lemon extract and add a drop of yellow food colouring.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E9. When the muffins have completely cooled, either pipe or spread approximately a spoonful of the icing over each bun and decorate with some mini chocolate eggs.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/484947201381816353\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=484947201381816353\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/484947201381816353"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/484947201381816353"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/lemony-easter-muffins.html","title":"Lemony Easter Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YALVlWvD5ig\/WO5CINPG95I\/AAAAAAAAFsU\/V56gRXKZFeEMs1_OaNOYikzmiawX_kOLQCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_1932.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-7525591565580827618"},"published":{"$t":"2017-02-22T11:48:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:14:51.410+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"meatballs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pittas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tzatziki"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Meatball-Stuffed Pittas with Tzatziki"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003EMy children love meatballs, and one of their favourite dinners would have to be a mountain of mini meatballs with spaghetti, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce. For a quick dinner option, or supper, meatballs make a great pitta-filler, especially when lots of lovely fresh salad leaves are added and a good dollop of your favourite sauce. I've included an easy to make tzatziki recipe here, which pairs deliciously with the meatballs, but a little mayonnaise\u0026nbsp;or, better still, garlic mayo would be perfect in its place.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UjFwx05f7MI\/WK15KXnRE6I\/AAAAAAAAFnk\/a8qkSQNG0YYKZA3NOLbA_lLanipxcR1aQCLcB\/s1600\/meatball%2Bpitta.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UjFwx05f7MI\/WK15KXnRE6I\/AAAAAAAAFnk\/a8qkSQNG0YYKZA3NOLbA_lLanipxcR1aQCLcB\/s1000\/meatball%2Bpitta.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeatball-Stuffed Pittas with Tzatziki\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeatball Mix\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E450g good-quality minced beef\u003Cbr \/\u003EFew sprigs of fresh chives, finely snipped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tsp Dijon mustard\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp tomato ketchup\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp smoked paprika\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 large egg, free-range or organic\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tbsp olive oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETzatziki\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200g Greek yogurt\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1\/2 medium cucumber, peeled, de-seeded and grated\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ES\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003Equeeze of lemon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1\/2 clove garlic, finely grated\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt and freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo Serve\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 pittas, lightly toasted\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESalad\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;leaves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E200\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EC\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efan\/ 180\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EC\u003C\/span\u003E\/gas mark 6.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdd the minced beef, chives, mustard, tomato ketchup and smoked paprika to a large bowl. Crack in the egg and add  a good pinch of salt and pepper. With clean hands, scrunch and mix all the ingredients well.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EUsing  wet hands roll the mixture into about 16 meatballs. P\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003Elace  them in an oven-proof baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and  place in the preheated oven, for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Check  by cutting one in half to make sure there are no signs of any pink  meat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo make the tzatziki, combine the Greek  yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic and mint in a bowl and season  with a little salt and pepper.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ETo assemble, slit open the lightly toasted  pittas. Slather a good sized spoonful of the tzatziki inside. Add a  handful of salad leaves and stuff in four meatballs to each pitta.  Wrap with a napkin and enjoy straight away. \u003C\/span\u003E  \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003E  \u003C!--   @page { margin: 2cm }   P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }  --\u003E  \u003C\/style\u003E                         \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003E  \u003C!--   @page { margin: 2cm }   P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }  --\u003E  \u003C\/style\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7525591565580827618\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=7525591565580827618\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7525591565580827618"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7525591565580827618"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/meatball-stuffed-pittas-with-tzatziki.html","title":"Meatball-Stuffed Pittas with Tzatziki"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UjFwx05f7MI\/WK15KXnRE6I\/AAAAAAAAFnk\/a8qkSQNG0YYKZA3NOLbA_lLanipxcR1aQCLcB\/s72-c\/meatball%2Bpitta.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-445291918991552518"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-19T19:45:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:15:26.429+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"stuffing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"turkey"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sage, Date \u0026 Pistachio Stuffing"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cCRQ3L2lxzM\/WFg20EnlFnI\/AAAAAAAAFmU\/YcXLc3U6hgsOt0650hUDcouwChviU3mnwCLcB\/s1600\/Stuffing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cCRQ3L2lxzM\/WFg20EnlFnI\/AAAAAAAAFmU\/YcXLc3U6hgsOt0650hUDcouwChviU3mnwCLcB\/s1400\/Stuffing.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStuffing\u0026nbsp;greatly benefits from cooking within a turkey or chicken, but the results can be almost as tasty when the stuffing is cooked in a greased casserole dish. Sage, date and pistachio is one of my favourite stuffing combinations; herby, sweet and crunchy. To make a plain herb stuffing simply omit the date and pistachios from the recipe and add an additional 2 tablespoons of fresh, finely chopped parsley, thyme or chives.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESage, Date \u0026amp; Pistachio Stuffing\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g butter, plus a little for greasing\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 large onion, finely diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E225g white breadcrumbs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp freshly chopped sage\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E8 dates, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g pistachio, shelled \u0026amp; roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt and freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPre-heat the oven to 200°C \/fan 180°C\/gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMelt the butter in a pan, and add the onions. Reduce the heat to low and cook for five minutes, until the onions are softened but not coloured.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the breadcrumbs in a bowl and add the cooked onions. Combine well and then add the sage, dates and pistachio.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMix well to combine and season to taste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrease an oven- proof dish with a little butter and add the stuffing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace in the pre-heated oven for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to get all the stuffing nice and crispy.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/445291918991552518\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=445291918991552518\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/445291918991552518"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/445291918991552518"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/12\/sage-date-pistachio-stuffing.html","title":"Sage, Date \u0026 Pistachio Stuffing"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cCRQ3L2lxzM\/WFg20EnlFnI\/AAAAAAAAFmU\/YcXLc3U6hgsOt0650hUDcouwChviU3mnwCLcB\/s72-c\/Stuffing.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-7153855298258280"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-14T11:06:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:16:33.758+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"carrot cake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas pudding"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Carrot Cake Puds"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P8VadrPZiZ4\/WFEjh3b4X6I\/AAAAAAAAFl8\/mKg5lAJotCcKCZAKilYAdk3Gdd3H1opgQCLcB\/s1600\/carrot%2Bcake%2Bpuds.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P8VadrPZiZ4\/WFEjh3b4X6I\/AAAAAAAAFl8\/mKg5lAJotCcKCZAKilYAdk3Gdd3H1opgQCLcB\/s640\/carrot%2Bcake%2Bpuds.JPG\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EAs Christmas approaches, many thoughts are fixed on what to cook over the festive season. As much as I love fresh cream desserts, their limited shelf life can sometimes steer me away from them, and in turn encourages me to opt for a few baked goods in their place. Ones that can be served as a dessert, or pair equally well with a cuppa, are most ideal. These carrot cake muffins work as a nice alternative to Christmas pudding. Crystallised cranberries and mint leaves make for a festive topping but, alternatively, the upside-down muffins can be topped with chopped nuts of your choice. These festive muffins can be thrown together with ease, making them a great option when you've a few little helpers in the kitchen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E125g wholemeal flour\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E125g plain flour\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250g light muscovado sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200g grated carrot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g dried prunes, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 free range eggs, lightly beaten\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200ml sunflower or rapeseed oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFor Icing\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g mascarpone cheese\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g butter, softened\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E300g icing sugar, sieved\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo Decorate\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 egg white\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E125g cranberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E18-25 mint leaves\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g caster sugar \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;Preheat  the oven to 200°C\/fan 180°C\/Gas 6.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E2. Place the wholemeal flour in a large bowl and sieve in the\u0026nbsp;plain flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E3. Add \u003C\/span\u003Ethe  carrots\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E and prunes. Stir well, with a wooden spoon, until they \u003C\/span\u003Eare  thoroughly\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E combined with the dry ingredients. If the chopped \u003C\/span\u003Eprunes  are\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E in clumps disperse through the dry ingredients using your hands.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E4. Add the  lightly beaten eggs to a jug with the oil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EPour the eggs and oil into the bowl and\u0026nbsp;stir well until all the ingredients are combined together.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E5. Divide  the mixture between 18 muffin cases.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E6. Bake  the muffins, in the preheated ovens, for 25 minutes and they are  risen and golden.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E7. Remove  from the oven and leave to cool on a wire tray.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003E8. While  the muffins are cooling make the creamy topping. Put the mascarpone,  butter, vanilla extract and icing sugar into a bowl and beat  together until smooth and cre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003Eamy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E9.\u0026nbsp;To prepare  the cranberries and mint leaves for decorating; in a bowl gently  whisk the egg white with a fork. Brush the cranberries and mint  leaves with a little of the egg white. Roll the cranberries in the  sugar. Then place the mint leaves flat on a plate and generously  sprinkle over the remaining caster sugar. Leave to dry for at least  15 minutes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E10. When  the muffins have completely cooled, take each from their paper  wrapper. The muffins will be decorated upside down to give the  ‘pudding’ look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E11. Spread  a large spoonful of the icing over each muffin and smooth, using a  palette knife.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E12. Decorate with  the crystallised cranberries and the mint leaves, or else a generous  sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003E  \u003C!--   @page { margin: 2cm }   P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }  --\u003E  \u003C\/style\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7153855298258280\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=7153855298258280\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7153855298258280"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7153855298258280"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/12\/carrot-cake-puds.html","title":"Carrot Cake Puds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P8VadrPZiZ4\/WFEjh3b4X6I\/AAAAAAAAFl8\/mKg5lAJotCcKCZAKilYAdk3Gdd3H1opgQCLcB\/s72-c\/carrot%2Bcake%2Bpuds.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-4195534150389366614"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-31T09:12:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:16:33.734+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"halloween"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"party food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Halloween Witches’ Fingers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zHW0FkAdEEM\/WBZwFHUEjxI\/AAAAAAAAFkc\/Sr3BI-fVYockLQeqA8LyS0NiATDjphPhACLcB\/s600\/IMG_9624%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zHW0FkAdEEM\/WBZwFHUEjxI\/AAAAAAAAFkc\/Sr3BI-fVYockLQeqA8LyS0NiATDjphPhACLcB\/s6400\/IMG_9624%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese ghoulish cookies would make an interesting centrepiece for any Halloween feast. The recipe is quite simply one for shortbread cookies, but by carefully moulding and decorating each one they can be made to resemble fingers. Happy Halloween!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E100g icing sugar  \u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E200g butter, softened  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E300g plain flour  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E16 blanched almonds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIcing\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E250g icing sugar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 tbsp water\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tsp red food colouring\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMethod\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003EPreheat  the oven to 190\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\/fan 170\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\/gas mark 5.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUsing  an electric mixture beat the icing sugar and butter until soft and  well combined. This should take about 5 minutes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAdd  the vanilla extract and with the mixer on a low speed gradually add  the flour. Don’t over beat and once combined bring the dough  together into a ball, place it on a sheet of greaseproof paper,  cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes, to  harden slightly.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETake  from the fridge and with a tablespoon of the dough at each time,  with your hands, roll into a shape of a finger. Squeeze the ‘finger’  to give the impression of a knuckle. Make indentations with a knife  to represent knuckle ridges. Prepare two tins with a sheet of  greaseproof paper on each. Careful transfer the raw cookies to the  trays. Add a blanched almond to the tip of the finger to look like a  fingernail. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes, depending  on their thickness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhile the cookies are cooking prepare the icing. In a medium sized bowl combine the icing sugar with the water and food colouring. Add a few more drops of water if required, or add some more icing sugar if the mixture appears too thin.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETake the cookies from the oven and place them on a wire rack. Immediately after taking them from the oven lift the almond, place a blob of the red icing and then firmly stick the almond back on the cookie. Dot about half a teaspoon of icing at the base of the cookie, as seen in the photo.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAllow to set before serving.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4195534150389366614\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=4195534150389366614\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4195534150389366614"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4195534150389366614"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/halloween-witches-fingers.html","title":"Halloween Witches’ Fingers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zHW0FkAdEEM\/WBZwFHUEjxI\/AAAAAAAAFkc\/Sr3BI-fVYockLQeqA8LyS0NiATDjphPhACLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_9624%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-3757404192361041198"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-16T13:49:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:16:33.722+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cake pops"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking with kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"halloween"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oreos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"party"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"party pops"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Halloween Mummy Cookie Cake Pops"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-211N0EGd8W4\/WANcN2UI2oI\/AAAAAAAAFi0\/srt2xFo96Low511Kkro6HPigCaB8I7fKwCLcB\/s600\/IMG_9916%2Bresized.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-211N0EGd8W4\/WANcN2UI2oI\/AAAAAAAAFi0\/srt2xFo96Low511Kkro6HPigCaB8I7fKwCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_9916%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe love a good Halloween party in our house. This ghoulish feast is one of the easiest parties to cater for, as really anything goes, and the gorier the food can look, the better. When there are faces to be painted and a house to be decorated, I never put myself under too much pressure where the food is concerned. Once there are a few spooky looking treats, which I generally prepare a day or so in advance, and a large bowl of some kind of punch, for the children to self-ladle into goblets, the party is in full swing. This could be why Halloween is my favourite holiday; with a little imagination, and even less expense, an evening filled with magical memories is ever so easily achievable.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHalloween is quickly approaching so, over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to share with you some of my favourite Halloween treats to make with little ones. First up, Mummy Cookie Cake Pops!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sd95cYJGDEU\/WANcWsxuPiI\/AAAAAAAAFi4\/9ekBM9TGpt06S-ubsjWwEhTkBjP90QxfQCLcB\/s600\/IMG_9919%2Bresized.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sd95cYJGDEU\/WANcWsxuPiI\/AAAAAAAAFi4\/9ekBM9TGpt06S-ubsjWwEhTkBjP90QxfQCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_9919%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMummy Cookie Cake Pops\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThese Mummy Cookie Cake Pops are so visually impressive that you’d be forgiven for thinking that they are simply for show and may not deliver on taste. I must tell you, however, that even the adults fight over these when I make them. Using just a few simple ingredients, there is little to do to create these wonderful treats. The method is straightforward, however, I must stress the importance of refrigerating the pops in between each step, to ensure they set properly. The white chocolate sets perfectly over the refrigerated pop, giving a satisfying crunch of thick chocolate when bit into, before being met by the soft truffle-like centre. They are deliciously irresistible to both children and adults alike.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9VhQBswiWII\/WANgVhrUVII\/AAAAAAAAFjQ\/wjgqNrCEXBECikgLz1JCA1Ur7b7lvmT7ACLcB\/s600\/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9VhQBswiWII\/WANgVhrUVII\/AAAAAAAAFjQ\/wjgqNrCEXBECikgLz1JCA1Ur7b7lvmT7ACLcB\/s8400\/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg\" width=\"551\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMakes 20\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E300g Oreo biscuits\u003Cbr \/\u003E150g cream cheese\u003Cbr \/\u003E20 cake pop sticks or wooden sticks\u003Cbr \/\u003ESprinkle of icing sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E50g ready-to-roll icing\u003Cbr \/\u003E200g white chocolate\u003Cbr \/\u003E40 candy eyes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUsing a food processor, blitz the Oreos for a few minutes, until they resemble crumbs. Add the cream cheese and continue to blend for a minute or so. The Oreos and cream cheese will combine to look almost like a ball of dough. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EScoop out into a bowl, cover with cling film and pop into the fridge for an hour to stiffen up. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELine a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. Take the Oreo mixture from the fridge. Take a spoonful of the mix and quickly mould into a ball using your hands. Insert a stick into the top of the Oreo ball and place on the prepared tray. Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMeanwhile, sprinkle a little icing sugar on a worktop and thinly roll out the piece of ready-to-roll icing. Cut into small thin strips, which will act as the mummy’s cloth wrapping. Place on a plate along with the candy eyes, ready for assembling the pops.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMelt the white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of just boiled water. Take the pops from the fridge and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Then immediately stick on the two eyes and add a few strips of icing. Place upright to set, possibly in a glass filled with sugar. They will set in a few minutes. Once the chocolate is hard, place the decorated pops back onto the greaseproof paper lined tray and refrigerate for a further few hours before serving. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background: #ffffff; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese pops can then be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Don’t leave these pops sitting out of the fridge for too long, as they may begin to melt a little.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OuU5FLGSsUA\/WANcvRBHLEI\/AAAAAAAAFjE\/5kc__tflLFor3-FmfD9PnPn4DwKhp2u9ACLcB\/s600\/IMG_9911%2Bresized.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OuU5FLGSsUA\/WANcvRBHLEI\/AAAAAAAAFjE\/5kc__tflLFor3-FmfD9PnPn4DwKhp2u9ACLcB\/s8400\/IMG_9911%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3757404192361041198\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=3757404192361041198\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/3757404192361041198"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/3757404192361041198"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/halloween-mummy-cookie-cake-pops.html","title":"Halloween Mummy Cookie Cake Pops"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-211N0EGd8W4\/WANcN2UI2oI\/AAAAAAAAFi0\/srt2xFo96Low511Kkro6HPigCaB8I7fKwCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_9916%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-5209014976231573695"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-07T13:22:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-02T18:16:33.747+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chowder"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"irish food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lunch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potato.ie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes; more than a bit on the side"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"seafood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Potato Seafood Chowder - Potatoes More Than a Bit on the Side "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1t1NsQvbVas\/V_aAkwvt2dI\/AAAAAAAAFig\/_RZIyWQ6rVQevu9lQFH9czPgO0HrB3Z9QCLcB\/s600\/chowder%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1t1NsQvbVas\/V_aAkwvt2dI\/AAAAAAAAFig\/_RZIyWQ6rVQevu9lQFH9czPgO0HrB3Z9QCLcB\/s6400\/chowder%2B2.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn Ireland, we're very fortunate to have potato growers, on our doorstep, who are passionate about producing the best of potatoes for our dinner table. Potatoes have always been immersed as a part of our history and this long standing merit should be celebrated. When better to honor our potatoes, and the people behind them, than on National Potato Day, which happens to be taking place today, October 7th. It has been reported in recent years the sale of potatoes have decreased, but with a new campaign, being driven by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/consumer\/aboutfood\/Pages\/NationalPotatoDay2016.aspx\"\u003EBord Bia\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ahdb.org.uk\/\"\u003EAHDB Potatoes\u003C\/a\u003E, things are hopefully looking up for our spuds. As consumers we greatly influence what stays on our supermarkets shelves, so our support is needed for the humble spud and all the jobs they create in Ireland.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGn2yd0PUSI\/V_aAjTV2DII\/AAAAAAAAFiY\/s6JzYuZFyYIPHqROSpQhT6Wl3nFahUnBQCEw\/s300\/IMG_6340.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGn2yd0PUSI\/V_aAjTV2DII\/AAAAAAAAFiY\/s6JzYuZFyYIPHqROSpQhT6Wl3nFahUnBQCEw\/s3400\/IMG_6340.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI was really thrilled when asked to come on board to help promote the potato campaign. I'm not sure if there is any other ingredient in my kitchen that is as versatile as the humble spud. Soups, salads, casseroles and pies are all on the cards once I've a stash of potatoes in the veggie box. A simple potato soup, packed with fresh herbs from the garden, is my go-to lunch when there is little in the larder and time is limited. This chowder recipe I'm sharing with you today is basically a creamy soup, but it is packed full of goodness with the addition of locally grown potatoes and nutritious fresh fish. Potatoes are especially rich in potassium and are a great source of fibre, and they also boast of an impressive vitamin C level. Even though they will loss a little of their vitamin C through cooking, potatoes are still rich in this vitamin. So, stocking up on the spuds over the winter might just help to prevent those seasonal sniffles.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HPeepCp6-1o\/V_aAi2E84mI\/AAAAAAAAFiU\/__uj06DgdjwhPs2wu66IFoiLGK278pjZACEw\/s600\/IMG_6345.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"354.1125\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HPeepCp6-1o\/V_aAi2E84mI\/AAAAAAAAFiU\/__uj06DgdjwhPs2wu66IFoiLGK278pjZACEw\/s6200\/IMG_6345.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFish, which is bursting with omega-3 fatty acids, is a great choice for all the family, as it will help to keep bones healthy. This chowder is deliciously indulgent but, in fact, once the cream is omitted, it isn't terribly high in calories. If preferred, simply substitute the cream at the end with a little additional milk. For the fish in the dish, I'm using a mixture of salmon, smoked haddock and cod. Most fishmongers will have no problem preparing the fish for you, but many will have a similar mixture already prepared and ready to use. A bowl of this potato seafood chowder is a meal in itself, but it also pairs perfectly with some traditional Irish soda bread.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQ9qHHOWaPA\/V_aAjbAljHI\/AAAAAAAAFic\/qHDA_CsvhYAgmIMP1GA37L4rcrDsjf0YQCEw\/s600\/IMG_6359.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQ9qHHOWaPA\/V_aAjbAljHI\/AAAAAAAAFic\/qHDA_CsvhYAgmIMP1GA37L4rcrDsjf0YQCEw\/s6400\/IMG_6359.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1t1NsQvbVas\/V_aAkwvt2dI\/AAAAAAAAFig\/4fTL9Sdj8wISOL7oITFRZXoUrrO5KtkKQCEw\/s600\/chowder%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1t1NsQvbVas\/V_aAkwvt2dI\/AAAAAAAAFig\/4fTL9Sdj8wISOL7oITFRZXoUrrO5KtkKQCEw\/s8400\/chowder%2B2.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EPotato Seafood Chowder\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EPre time: 10 minutes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECook time: 20 -25 minutes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EServes: 4 - 6\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp olive oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 onion, finely diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 stick celery, finely diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 medium carrots, diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt \u0026amp; freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tbsp flour\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E300ml milk, hot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E700ml fish or vegetable stock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E450g any potatoes in season, peeled and diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g salmon, skinned and diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g smoked haddock, skinned and diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g cod, skinned and diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100ml cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHeat the olive oil in a large saucepan, over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots. Season with a little salt and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened, stirring regularly.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EAdd the butter. Once frothing, stir through the flour and cook for 1 minute. Continuing to stir, little by little add the hot milk. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBring to a gentle simmer and pour in the stock. Add the potatoes. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, until the potatoes are almost cooked.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EAdd the salmon, haddock and cod into the saucepan. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStir through the cream, parsley and half of the chives. Check the seasoning and simmer for one more minute. Ladle into deep, wide bowls, sprinkle with the remaining chives and serve with a few slices of buttered brown bread.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are looking for a little potato-based recipe inspiration head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.potato.ie\/\"\u003Ewww.potato.ie\u003C\/a\u003E where you will find many delicious and interesting recipes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo keep up to date with the Potatoes: More than a Bit on the Side campaign, follow their Facebook page \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/potatoesmorethanabitontheside\/?fref=ts\u0026amp;ref=br_tf\"\u003EPotatoes: More than a Bit on the Side\u003C\/a\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/potatoes_morethanabitontheside\/\"\u003Epotatoes_morethanabitontheside\u003C\/a\u003E and over on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TastyPotatoes\"\u003ETastyPotatoes \u003C\/a\u003Eusing #TastyPotatoes and #NationalPotatoDay.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDisclosure: All views are my own, but I was commissioned by the people behind the \u003Ci\u003EPotatoes: More Than a Bit on the Side \u003C\/i\u003Ecampaign to create and share this delicious potato-based recipe with you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5209014976231573695\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=5209014976231573695\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5209014976231573695"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5209014976231573695"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/potato-seafood-chowder-potatoes-more.html","title":"Potato Seafood Chowder - Potatoes More Than a Bit on the Side "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1t1NsQvbVas\/V_aAkwvt2dI\/AAAAAAAAFig\/_RZIyWQ6rVQevu9lQFH9czPgO0HrB3Z9QCLcB\/s72-c\/chowder%2B2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-4542496272157256459"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-01T09:34:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-01T21:23:51.825+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"child-friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tiramisu"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Child-Friendly Tiramisu"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXgBPrviWK0\/V6Cfrl15SeI\/AAAAAAAAFdc\/yNQsEzzYIco7YwBLkWoeqWZZ_G4hGwemgCLcB\/s600\/IMG_1559%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXgBPrviWK0\/V6Cfrl15SeI\/AAAAAAAAFdc\/yNQsEzzYIco7YwBLkWoeqWZZ_G4hGwemgCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_1559%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs a child I loved coffee, and to this day I still adore it. Even though it wouldn't necessarily be a drink of choice I would offer to my own little ones, one of my boys is particularly drawn to coffee-scented treats and cakes. As a traditional tiramisu recipes calls for raw eggs, alcohol and strong coffee, I decided to try out a child-friendly version. The result was delicious, and it turned out to be a great hit with my coffee-loving young man. This tiramisu can be divided between six glasses or alternatively assembled in one large bowl. It would be the perfect dessert if catering for a large gathering, when you are hoping to please both old and young palates, or maybe just make it as a weekend treat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp decaf coffee granules\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp brown sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E300ml recently boiled water\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50ml cream\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250g mascarpone\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp vanilla extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g icing sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E20g sponge fingers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tsp cocoa powder\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g milk chocolate\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo a jug, add the coffee granules and brown sugar. Top up with 300ml of recently boiled water. Stir to combine and place to one side to cool completely before using.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the cream, mascarpone, vanilla extract and icing sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together until well combined and the mixture has the consistency of whipped cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdd a spoonful of the creamy mixture to the bottom of each of the glasses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the cooled coffee into a shallow dish. Break each of the sponge fingers into four and quickly dip them into the coffee, allowing some coffee to soak in, but be careful that the fingers don't get soggy. Add a layer of soaked biscuits to each glass. Add some more of the creamy mixture. Dust over a thin layer of cocoa powder. Repeat with another layer of sponges and finish with a layer of the creamy mixture. Dust generously with cocoa powder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Before serving, roughly grate a layer of chocolate over each tiramisu. Enjoy!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4542496272157256459\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=4542496272157256459\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4542496272157256459"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4542496272157256459"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/child-friendly-tiramisu.html","title":"Child-Friendly Tiramisu"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXgBPrviWK0\/V6Cfrl15SeI\/AAAAAAAAFdc\/yNQsEzzYIco7YwBLkWoeqWZZ_G4hGwemgCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_1559%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-4058267035743085562"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-18T17:28:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-18T17:28:20.354+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coeliac"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home nurse"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gluten-Free Lemon \u0026 Almond Cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOid9b2LQd8\/V6CYPgUcHgI\/AAAAAAAAFco\/XkVNVRsW3aQAmzblkKXVEIUgdDFh61GRQCLcB\/s100\/IMG_7917%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOid9b2LQd8\/V6CYPgUcHgI\/AAAAAAAAFco\/XkVNVRsW3aQAmzblkKXVEIUgdDFh61GRQCLcB\/s9400\/IMG_7917%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThese buttery, crumbly cookies contain gluten-free flour, making them a tasty treat for coeliac sufferers. However, even if you’re not following a gluten-free diet, I would recommend you give these easy-to-make cookies a try. They're perfect for enjoying with a cuppa.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGluten-Free Lemon \u0026amp; Almond Cookies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMakes 15\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g butter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g caster sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ezest of 1 lemon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 egg\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g gluten-free flour\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g ground almonds\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp chopped almonds\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPreheat the oven 190°C\/fan 170°C\/gas 5. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUsing an electric mixer, or by hand with a wooden spoon and bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and lemon zest.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdd the egg, with a spoonful of the flour and beat together until well combined.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESieve in the flour and ground almonds and bring together gently to form a ball of dough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETake dessertspoonful of the dough and place on the baking tray, press down a little with a fork and sprinkle each cookie with a few chopped almonds. Make sure to leave some space between each cookie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, when the cookies should be golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-r1m6j47aFmU\/V6CYQ8UOsbI\/AAAAAAAAFcs\/7TZZjOCOCQ4iJOnpvBDP2gC9OIIggobvwCLcB\/s100\/IMG_7926%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-r1m6j47aFmU\/V6CYQ8UOsbI\/AAAAAAAAFcs\/7TZZjOCOCQ4iJOnpvBDP2gC9OIIggobvwCLcB\/s9400\/IMG_7926%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4058267035743085562\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=4058267035743085562\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4058267035743085562"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/4058267035743085562"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/gluten-free-lemon-almond-cookies.html","title":"Gluten-Free Lemon \u0026 Almond Cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOid9b2LQd8\/V6CYPgUcHgI\/AAAAAAAAFco\/XkVNVRsW3aQAmzblkKXVEIUgdDFh61GRQCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_7917%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-6763720027767008477"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-02T14:37:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-02T14:38:02.640+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sausages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tomatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sausage \u0026 Bean Stew"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8BePiFSDUM\/V6CbNcOCmAI\/AAAAAAAAFc4\/epXnIo3vanMTBw0RQr32jrsh0cpI766sACLcB\/s100\/IMG_7986%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8BePiFSDUM\/V6CbNcOCmAI\/AAAAAAAAFc4\/epXnIo3vanMTBw0RQr32jrsh0cpI766sACLcB\/s9400\/IMG_7986%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the past number of years, to my absolute delight, we’ve successfully grown deliciously, sweet tomatoes in our tunnel. They are never nicer than when simply sprinkled with a little sea salt, but when I’m faced with a glut of them I tend to use the tomatoes in recipes where I would normally use the tinned variety. A sausage and bean stew is so easy to throw together, on a busy evening, and the results are always so tasty. As much as I’m a fan of bringing a dinner together from whatever is in the press, using fresh tomatoes in this recipe really turns it into something special. This tasty stew pairs perfectly with pasta, but when serving on a warm summer’s evening, I like to serve it with a simple salad and lots of crusty bread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRUSjIS2v-M\/V6CbUUgymUI\/AAAAAAAAFc8\/Y0zmKK1gGNoXLxqwe-QdG5FZKXx_ZsU4ACLcB\/s100\/IMG_7968b%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"782.3\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRUSjIS2v-M\/V6CbUUgymUI\/AAAAAAAAFc8\/Y0zmKK1gGNoXLxqwe-QdG5FZKXx_ZsU4ACLcB\/s9400\/IMG_7968b%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESausage \u0026amp; Bean Stew\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EServes 4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E454g good quality sausages\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tin cannelloni beans\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E650g cherry tomatoes or 2 tins of cherry tomatoes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 onion, roughly diced\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 yellow pepper, cut into strips\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tsp smoked paprika\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tsp sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tbsp balsamic vinegar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp olive oil\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt and freshly ground pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo serve\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECrusty bread\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreen salad\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPreheat the oven to 200°C\/fan 180°c\/gas 6.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo a large roasting tin, add the sausages, beans, tomatoes, onion, pepper and garlic. Sprinkle over the smoked paprika and the sugar. Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and season with a little salt and a few twists of black pepper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECombine all the ingredients well and position the sausages on top of the tomato mix.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace in the preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes. After this time take out the tray and give the contents a good mix, squashing a few of the cherry tomatoes. Place back into the oven for a further 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETake from the oven and serve straight away with a green salad and some crusty bread.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6763720027767008477\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=6763720027767008477\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/6763720027767008477"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/6763720027767008477"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/sausage-bean-stew.html","title":"Sausage \u0026 Bean Stew"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8BePiFSDUM\/V6CbNcOCmAI\/AAAAAAAAFc4\/epXnIo3vanMTBw0RQr32jrsh0cpI766sACLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_7986%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-2603111375125573064"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-07T12:42:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-01T15:33:20.195+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"greek yogurt"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ice-pop"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"strawberry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Super Simple Strawberry Ice-Pops"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 0.49cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gRLnZzWxYA\/VZ6SLMAGBZI\/AAAAAAAAE7M\/2rimNqAnSDo\/s1600\/strawberry%2Bice%2Bpop%2B.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gRLnZzWxYA\/VZ6SLMAGBZI\/AAAAAAAAE7M\/2rimNqAnSDo\/s9400\/strawberry%2Bice%2Bpop%2B.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOnce the summer holidays are here my kids think daily ice-pops are obligatory. In a bid not to spend a small fortune on summer ice-creams, I like, when time prevails, to keep a stash of the homemade variety in the freezer. Ice-pops are ever so easy to make. If you haven’t the little ice-pops moulds, a disposable cup and an old, clean, lollypop stick will give the same result. Throughout the summer months the boys and Millie tend to take over at least one shelf of my freezer, and pack in their own homemade ice-pops. These are normally made with simply water and a drop of cordial. They’re a real novelty for the hot days, and I’m always glad the children are getting an extra bit of hydration. At the moment, I’ve an abundance of strawberries in the tunnel, so a few handfuls are often used to make these strawberry yogurt pops. They're made in minutes, taste great and they're considerably more nutritious than a shop-bought variety.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESuper Simple Strawberry Ice-Pops\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EMakes approx 6 pops\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200g strawberries\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g icing sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200g Greek yogurt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUsing a blender, blitz the strawberries and icing sugar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract and blitz until combined.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDivide the mixture between six ice-pop moulds. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, when the pops will become solid.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2603111375125573064\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=2603111375125573064\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2603111375125573064"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2603111375125573064"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/super-simple-strawberry-ice-pops.html","title":"Super Simple Strawberry Ice-Pops"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gRLnZzWxYA\/VZ6SLMAGBZI\/AAAAAAAAE7M\/2rimNqAnSDo\/s72-c\/strawberry%2Bice%2Bpop%2B.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-1075434454422267617"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-07T12:39:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-05T12:08:30.238+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BBQ"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"just add mushrooms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mini peppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mtmsummer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mushrooms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sun dried tomatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BBQ Mushroom, Cashew \u0026 Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Mini Peppers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv align=\"JUSTIFY\" class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bmVgW2dS-tU\/V1VMxGpx9_I\/AAAAAAAAFZE\/U54GrlkXDWY-fV-tZM-yZFUTNl__Wbj6gCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5867%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bmVgW2dS-tU\/V1VMxGpx9_I\/AAAAAAAAFZE\/U54GrlkXDWY-fV-tZM-yZFUTNl__Wbj6gCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5867%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the age of ten, I had a life-changing (for a ten year old anyway) talk with a lorry driver. A herd of cattle, many of whom I was rather fond of, were being transported away from our farm. As I always imagined, like many before them, they were about to embark on a trip to a nice farm in another town. However, to my horror, this lorry driver disclosed to me that there was no farm or happily ever after at their final destination. Now, I did realise where meat actually came from, however I somehow never considered my beautiful bovine friends were amongst those destined for someone's dinner table. I cried for hours that day and the only consolation I could give myself was that never again would I eat meat. That evening, I declared myself to be a vegetarian. I was rather proud of myself, but it was a decision which left my mother with a bit of a dilemma. In 1980's Ireland, dinner options were few and far between when meat wasn't taking the leading role on the dinner plate. I had always been an avid mushroom fan, but their versatility really took charge when my mother needed some dinner inspiration for a fussy pre-teen. From mushroom omelettes to mushroom vol-au-vents (posh nosh in the eighties), mushrooms became a reliable stable in my house. To this day, I still embrace all the goodness of the simple mushroom. My weekly shop wouldn't be complete without a sufficient supply in my trolley. And even though I'm not dealing with any cow-loving vegetarians, many of our weekly dishes happen to be meat-free, and the addition of mushrooms always add a certain amount of cost-efficient meatiness. Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, a good source of protein and a portion of mushrooms also count as one of our 5-a-day, so they really are a champion ingredient to be celebrated all year round.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBBQ Mushroom, Cashew \u0026amp; Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Mini Peppers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen there is the chance of sun and the barbecue is hot, one of my favourite ways to cook mushrooms is simply smeared with a combination of butter, garlic and fresh herbs, popped in a little foil pouch. They're prepared in minutes and utterly delicious especially when placed on slices of buttery brioche, which have also graced the heat of the barbecue for a few seconds. When entertaining a crowd alfresco-style, I try to keep the menu simple and have as many of the dishes prepared in advance, ready to serve or cook on the barbecue.These mushroom stuffed peppers are ideal, as they can be prepared early in the day and stored in the fridge ready for popping on the barbecue whenever needed. They can be served as an accompaniment to barbecued fish or meat, but they have enough gusto to hold their own when served with a simple green salad. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4p_kPbziPk\/V1VMsnNVnNI\/AAAAAAAAFY0\/Ixnvu71uicUjTY7wLBJpOulxKEG8qO0PQCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5852%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4p_kPbziPk\/V1VMsnNVnNI\/AAAAAAAAFY0\/Ixnvu71uicUjTY7wLBJpOulxKEG8qO0PQCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5852%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003EPreparation Time: 20 minutes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003EServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp olive oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250g chestnut or closed cup mushrooms, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g raw cashew nuts, roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E12 mini peppers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo make the filling, heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large frying pan. Once hot, add the mushrooms and cook over a high heat for 3-4 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EReduce the heat, season with a little sea salt and add the thyme leaves. Add the cashew nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Stir to combine and take from the heat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPrepare the mini peppers by slicing through two-thirds of the top, leaving the rest of the top and stem in place to form a cap over the filling. Gently, scoop out any seeds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003ES\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003Etuff each pepper with the filling and secure the cap back in its place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhen the barbecue is hot and you're ready to cook, lightly brush the outside of the stuffed peppers with a little olive oil. Place the peppers on the hot grill and cook, depending on the heat of the barbecue, for about 8-10 minutes turning regularly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ci\u003EServe with some other tasty dishes from the barbecue and salads of choice.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4-aP34uLRIY\/V1VMsvSavmI\/AAAAAAAAFYs\/GJIx8qsRPEg5COmLucnknGMM4UY6Zb-fgCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5859%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"917.24\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4-aP34uLRIY\/V1VMsvSavmI\/AAAAAAAAFYs\/GJIx8qsRPEg5COmLucnknGMM4UY6Zb-fgCLcB\/s8400\/IMG_5859%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDisclosure: All views, and memories, are my own, but I was commissioned by the people behind the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.justaddmushrooms.ie\/about\"\u003EJust Add Mushrooms campaign\u003C\/a\u003E to create and share this delicious mushroom recipe with you. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1075434454422267617\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=1075434454422267617\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/1075434454422267617"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/1075434454422267617"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/bbq-mushroom-cashew-sun-dried-tomato.html","title":"BBQ Mushroom, Cashew \u0026 Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Mini Peppers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bmVgW2dS-tU\/V1VMxGpx9_I\/AAAAAAAAFZE\/U54GrlkXDWY-fV-tZM-yZFUTNl__Wbj6gCLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_5867%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-1033876044371937115"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-07T11:58:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-06T11:08:45.861+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chia bia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chia compote"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chia seeds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut rice pudding"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"column"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"compote"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home nurse"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"irish country living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rice pudding"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Home Nurse - Convalescing with a Coconut Rice Pudding "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFor the past couple of years I have written my 'Home Nurse' column for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farmersjournal.ie\/nessa-robins-shares-soothing-recipes-for-sore-throats-in-home-nurse-series-157694\"\u003EIrish Country Living\u003C\/a\u003E. It's a column I thoroughly enjoy writing, as on one hand it is recipe focused, while on the other it keeps me in touch with my former nursing career.\u0026nbsp;Even though\u0026nbsp;I trained and worked as a nurse, I mostly write these columns from a careers\u0026nbsp;perspective, in the hope they can give a little helping hand to those caring for a loved one at home. The topics are always varied. Last month it was PMS, while I focus on\u0026nbsp;gastroenteritis\/\u0026nbsp;vomiting \u0026amp; diarrhoea in this month's column. In the coming months, I intend on sharing some of my old columns here on the blog. I hope you find them useful and enjoy the read.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENessa x\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConvalescing to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003EStrengthening The Body\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWhen we think of convalescing, the image of a frail, elderly relative, who's overcoming a bout of illness, is always at the forefront of our minds. However, there are so many other times, even from a young age, that our bodies implore us to convalesce. Certainly subsequent to a flu, gastroenteritis or an injury, there is a need to recuperate. Equally post pregnancy, trauma and even while grieving, our body and mind needs to be dedicated some time to strengthen. All too often, as soon as a hint of improved health is upon us we immerse ourselves in the demands of daily life again. Most times this is long before our body can afford it. In turn, we prolong our ailments, which ultimately extends us being under the weather for an undue amount of time. Post illness our immune-systems are low, which fundamentally makes us more vulnerable to a reoccurrence of the illness, or more susceptible to picking up other infections. The key to convalesce is to slow down and embrace some proper relaxation. Forget about work for an extra few days, and allow the immune system the opportunity to rebuild. As well as rest, prompting the body back to health through nutrient-rich foods is paramount. When in recovery mode food can sometimes seems less than appealing, but it's essential that the food we choose to eat is nutritious and in turn this will aid recovery. Porridge, chicken broth or a simple homemade soup are all nourishing and nutritious, and they are also easily digestible. When the body is in need of additional energy, including iron-rich foods such as beef, lamb and dark leafy greens will encourage an optimal Haemoglobin (Iron) level. Vitamin C is an important anti-oxidant which strengthens the body, and also aids in the absorption of Iron; rich sources include berries and freshly juiced citrus fruits. All-in-all a balanced diet that includes nutrient-rich ingredients will aid recovery. It does takes time to rebuild the body to optimal health after an illness or injury, but with plenty of rest, fluids and good food, the reinstatement of a clean bill of health will be a whole lot easier to obtain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hdLpB-dYts\/VmRoOqraiMI\/AAAAAAAAFJs\/pB40LyWFT3E\/s1600\/coconut%2Brice%2Bpudding.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hdLpB-dYts\/VmRoOqraiMI\/AAAAAAAAFJs\/pB40LyWFT3E\/s640\/coconut%2Brice%2Bpudding.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoconut Rice Pudding with a Berry \u0026amp; Chia Compote\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA creamy and nourishing rich pudding is one of the easiest desserts to make. Coconut milk is naturally sweet and in turn allows for less sugar to be added to the pudding. I love the addition of the coconut milk, but if you're not keen on using it, simply substitute with regular milk. The vitamin-rich berry compote is further enhanced nutritionally by the addition of the omega-rich, antioxidant-boosting chia seeds. This pudding and compote is delicious served with a scoop of ice-cream on the side, but for a healthier alternative top with some frozen yogurt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g arborio or short grain pudding rice\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E400ml coconut milk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E300ml milk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g caster sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBerry \u0026amp; Chia Compote\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E125g blueberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g strawberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tsp honey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp chia seeds*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo Serve\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFrozen yogurt\/Ice-cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESprinkling of chia seeds*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDrizzle of honey\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1. Preheat the oven to 150°C\/Fan 140°C\/Gas 2 and grease a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish with a little butter.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Place the rice in the dish. In a large saucepan over a low heat, gently heat the coconut milk, the milk, caster sugar and vanilla extract together. Once it begins to simmer take from the heat and pour over the rice. Stir well to combine. Cover the dish with tinfoil.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Place in the oven for 1 1\/2 hours, taking from the oven every 30 minutes to give it a stir. After an hour take the pudding from the oven, remove the tinfoil and return to the oven for a further 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Prepare the compote by adding the blueberries, strawberries, honey and chia seeds to a blender and blitz for about 30 seconds. If you don't have a blender, simply mash all the ingredients together until they are well combined.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5. To serve, divide the rice pudding between four bowls, add a spoonful of the berry \u0026amp; chia compote and top with either a scoop of frozen yogurt or vanilla ice-cream. To finish, sprinkle over a few chia seeds.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E*My chia seeds of choice are from Waterford-based company \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chiabia.com\/\"\u003EChia Bia\u003C\/a\u003E. Chia seeds are extremely versatile, so when Chia Bia asked me to create a few new recipes for them I was delighted to take on the task. Check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chiabia.com\/delicious-chia-bia-inspired-canapes\/\"\u003Etheir blog\u003C\/a\u003E for some of my Chia Bia inspired recipes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1033876044371937115\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=1033876044371937115\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/1033876044371937115"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/1033876044371937115"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/home-nurse-convalescing-with-coconut.html","title":"Home Nurse - Convalescing with a Coconut Rice Pudding "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hdLpB-dYts\/VmRoOqraiMI\/AAAAAAAAFJs\/pB40LyWFT3E\/s72-c\/coconut%2Brice%2Bpudding.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-658937651501982657"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-24T17:26:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-24T21:13:09.584+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"column"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diabetes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home nurse"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"irish country living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sugar"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sweet potatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Watching Your Sweet Side"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DAKlDuXHfCY\/VqUGg27cgLI\/AAAAAAAAFK8\/qtZT05qwILs\/s1600\/potatoes.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DAKlDuXHfCY\/VqUGg27cgLI\/AAAAAAAAFK8\/qtZT05qwILs\/s2600\/potatoes.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_476023444\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_476023445\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn the not so distant past consuming too much fat was considered the main catalyst to the decline of one's health. However, in recent years medics and researchers alike have taken a bit of a u turn and have deflected the focus off fat and are now declaring war on sugar, blaming it for a host of health problems and highlighting it's part in the current obesity crisis. In general, the over-consumption of anything will never do us any favours, but a poor diet and the over indulgence of sugar has long been the number one risk factor for developing diabetes. The most common form of diabetes is Type 2, and this develops when the body does not produce sufficient insulin to function properly. Insulin is a hormone which helps with the breakdown of sugars and carries them from the bloodstream into the cells. If continuous over consumption of sugar occurs, we put our insulin supply under severe pressure and leave ourselves at risk of developing diabetes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs well as regular exercise, establishing and maintaining a healthy diet can be the most beneficial way to avoid or control Type 2 diabetes. Cutting down on sugar can drastically improve our health, while also aid in encouraging a healthy weight. Even without having a major risk of developing diabetes, we all need to be aware of hidden sugars in our foods.We know that biscuits or cakes are laden down with sugars, so we can consciously choose how much of these we eat. However, it's the hidden sugar in our food which is the real problem. Many of our everyday foods, such as yogurts, breakfast cereals and sauces, are overloaded with sugar. While food products that are marketed as the 'healthy' or 'low fat' option quite often are high in sugar or salt, or both. The World Health Organisation recommends that as adults we should consume no more than 50g or 12 teaspoons of sugar a day, which for some experts is still too much. Wholesome foods are the best choice when trying to avoid excess sugars in the diet. The glycemic index (GI) was first developed to help people with diabetes choose foods that maintain a steady blood sugar level. Foods with a low glycemic index, should be prominent in all of our diets, as they release their energy slowly and help us to avoid sugar highs. Beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, oats, leafy greens, unsalted nuts and seeds, are all among these wholesome, low GI foods. Whenever possible, we should incorporate these foods into our diet. They help to maintain a consistent blood sugar and encourage fullness, which in turn can aid in steering us away from those sugar-laden foods.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECheesy Beany Stuffed Potatoes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeans are a great addition to the diet as they are high in fibre, high in protein and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They also happen to be the perfect choice for a low sugar diet, as they rate impressively low on the glycemic index. These stuffed potatoes are packed with flavour and are best served with a simple green salad.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 small-medium sized sweet potatoes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp olive oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 onion, finely diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3 cloves garlic, crushed\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 yellow pepper, finely diced\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1x400g tin of chopped tomatoes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tbsp balsamic vinegar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g butter beans, from a tin, drained and rinsed  \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g kidney beans, from a tin, drained and rinsed  \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Esea salt \u0026amp; freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHandful of basil leaves, plus a few extra to serve\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g cheddar cheese\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003EPreheat  the oven to\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E 200\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E°C\/fan  180°C \/Gas Mark 5.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPierce each sweet potato  several times with a fork. Place on baking tray lined with parchment  paper. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil, once  hot add the onions. Gently sauté, stirring regularly for 5 minutes.  Add the yellow pepper and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for a  further 2 minutes.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdd  the tomatoes, balsamic, butter beans and kidney beans. Season with a  little salt and freshly ground pepper. Tear in the basil. Stir to  combine. Turn down the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.   \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETake the cooked potatoes from the oven. Carefully, diagonally split  in half, and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a  fork and add to the cooked bean mixture. Stir to combine.   \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFill the centre of the scooped out potatoes with the cooked bean and  sweet potato mixture. Top with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.  Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes, for the cheese to melt. Serve  with a few fresh basil leaves on top.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EExcerpt from my Home Nurse\u0026nbsp;column, printed in Irish Country Living, 8th October 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/658937651501982657\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=658937651501982657\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/658937651501982657"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/658937651501982657"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/watching-your-sweet-side.html","title":"Watching Your Sweet Side"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DAKlDuXHfCY\/VqUGg27cgLI\/AAAAAAAAFK8\/qtZT05qwILs\/s72-c\/potatoes.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-5460753447545999243"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-20T16:50:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-05T11:58:47.033+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cauliflower"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cod"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Irish"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes.ie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes; more than a bit on the side"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spuds"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Potatoes:  More than a bit on the side"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V4y05oUBkJw\/ViZfa2EIbwI\/AAAAAAAAFHY\/fI7muGRx6Ts\/s1600\/IMG_3673%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V4y05oUBkJw\/ViZfa2EIbwI\/AAAAAAAAFHY\/fI7muGRx6Ts\/s2400\/IMG_3673%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPotatoes were always a steady staple in my house. Coming from a farming background they were an essential part of our daily meals. If there weren't a few spuds on the plate my father would be rather certain he had gone the day without any dinner. Growing up in Ireland in the eighties you'd have to be fierce posh to be eating the likes of pasta or rice, so the original 'superfood', the potato, was never in fear of being knocked off its number one spot. Even though every sort of a carbohydrate is now available to plate up for dinner, my heart has always remained with the humble spud. They're incredibly versatile, making them a marvellous base for something scrumptious. When trying to please a household of different likes and dislikes versatility and a little creativity is key to clean after-dinner plates. One of my son's has followed in his Granddad's footstep and no matter what the dinner, be it a creamy chicken dish, a bolognese or even a korma, he's happiest when spuds are somewhere in the mix. While for me, there's not much a bowl of steaming, creamy mashed potatoes can't comfort.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003ERoosters tend to create the very best mashed potatoes, so when we're choosing which varieties to plant in our garden each March, they're always top of our list. One of my long-standing measures to encourage my children to become excited about their food is to include them in the planting and care of the produce in the garden. This worked especially well when certain fussy stages were progressing. It turns out that children are much more likely to eat their dinner, if they've put a little of their own manpower into producing the meal in some way. Even as an adult, it's ever so exciting to have a successful yield of any vegetable or fruit form the garden. Something that we're always guaranteed to produce almost perfectly is our crop of potatoes. Potatoes are incredibly easy to grow in our rich, Irish soil, and since they can start to be harvested after a short 10 weeks, their progress can yield great excitement and anticipation for any little gardener.  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ig1jFSYX-8g\/ViZfWh7PNVI\/AAAAAAAAFG4\/trPQOG3grSY\/s1600\/IMG_2286%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ig1jFSYX-8g\/ViZfWh7PNVI\/AAAAAAAAFG4\/trPQOG3grSY\/s1400\/IMG_2286%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"580\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA fun, plant your own spuds project:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003EIf you are limited for space, potatoes can even be planted in a large shopping bag. It's a very simple method and all that is needed is a bag of compost and a few potatoes that have gone to seed. A not so thick layer of compost is placed at the bottom of the bag, before adding two or three seeded potatoes and topping with another thin layer of compost. Keep the extra compost to one side. Now, this is the exciting part for the children, because with a daily sprinkling of water, the potatoes will sprout up little leaves, another thin layer of compost has to be added to the bag, or indeed large container. This process is repeated until the compost has filled the entire bag and once this happens it won't be long before the potatoes are being harvested. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/consumer\/gardening\/organicgardening\/Worksheets\/Planting%20outside,%20soil%20and%20rotations.pdf\"\u003EBord Bia\u003C\/a\u003E have some very useful guidelines on their site for planting a school garden, and of course potatoes feature, but this would also make for a marvellous home project with little ones. It's now a little late in the year for planting spuds, but if using this bag method indoors in a sunny spot, possibly in a greenhouse or conservatory, you can plant them as early as February.  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Oc4e7g7Ltc\/ViZfXGbZ0II\/AAAAAAAAFG8\/S-ELmBzFV3E\/s1600\/IMG_2301%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Oc4e7g7Ltc\/ViZfXGbZ0II\/AAAAAAAAFG8\/S-ELmBzFV3E\/s2400\/IMG_2301%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"488\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003EEven if you don't get the chance to grow your own, we are fortunate to have many great growers in Ireland, who are passionate about producing something special for our dinner table, so let's support their good work. Potatoes have always been immersed as part of our history in Ireland and this long standing merit should be celebrated. If you have slipped out of the routine of including potatoes as part of your diet, and are wondering how to make the most of the spud, head over to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/potato.ie\/\"\u003EPotatoes: More than a bit on the side\u003C\/a\u003E where there are many delicious and interesting potato-based recipes. Along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/Pages\/Default.aspx\"\u003EBord Bia\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ahdb.org.uk\/\"\u003EAHDB\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;calibri\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;they\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehave launched a big campaign to\u0026nbsp;increase the profile of the potato, and I'm delighted to be working with them in highlighting this.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPotato, Cod \u0026amp; Cauliflower Gratin\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis dish can be prepared in minutes, making it a great choice for when time is a little\u0026nbsp;sparse. The creamy\u0026nbsp;coating of sauce over the potatoes, cod and cauliflower lends a little luxury to this nutritious mid-week dinner. It's one dish that young and old will enjoy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l4hUKfGXtnI\/ViZfbjJj3WI\/AAAAAAAAFHg\/GMDseLzM4OI\/s1600\/IMG_3677b%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l4hUKfGXtnI\/ViZfbjJj3WI\/AAAAAAAAFHg\/GMDseLzM4OI\/s2400\/IMG_3677b%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EServes 4\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E800g Potatoes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E½ head of cauliflower, divided into florets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g plain flour\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E600ml milk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESea salt and freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g cheddar cheese, grated\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E500g cod, boned and cut into bite-size pieces (ask your fishmonger to do this)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo Serve\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 lemon, cut into wedges\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoROjxKc1IY\/ViZfXNLTQtI\/AAAAAAAAFHA\/YrWjItznsWs\/s1600\/IMG_3664b%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoROjxKc1IY\/ViZfXNLTQtI\/AAAAAAAAFHA\/YrWjItznsWs\/s400\/IMG_3664b%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; page-break-after: avoid;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; line-height: 0.48cm;\"\u003EPre-heat the oven\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 0.48cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003Eto 200°C\/fan 180°C\/Gas 6.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EPeel and thinly slice the potatoes. Add them to a large saucepan, with the cauliflower florets. Cover with boiling water. Bring back to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UhwEsV4dVo\/ViZfZVRp0TI\/AAAAAAAAFHM\/VbvjeWwe74c\/s1600\/IMG_3666%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UhwEsV4dVo\/ViZfZVRp0TI\/AAAAAAAAFHM\/VbvjeWwe74c\/s400\/IMG_3666%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2. To make the \u0026nbsp;sauce, melt the butter, over a low heat, in a medium sized saucepan. Once melted, u\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Esing  a wooden spoon, add the flour and stir for 2 minutes to allow the  flour to cook a little, but be careful that it doesn’t burn.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Turn  up the heat and very slowly whisk in the milk, using a hand whisk.  Stirring constantly, bring to the boil then immediately turn down  the heat and simmer for a minute. Season with a little sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Take from the heat and stir in half of the cheese.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wwdozsco1Lw\/ViZfZhRr58I\/AAAAAAAAFHQ\/A_eAjbcDRJA\/s1600\/IMG_3669%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wwdozsco1Lw\/ViZfZhRr58I\/AAAAAAAAFHQ\/A_eAjbcDRJA\/s400\/IMG_3669%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Add the par-cooked potatoes and cauliflower to a large casserole dish. Top with the bite-size pieces of cod.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5. Pour  over the cheese sauce, making sure to cover the\u0026nbsp;potatoes, fish and cauliflower. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E6. Place  in the pre-heated oven for 20- 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden  and bubbling and the fish is cooked through.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E7. Serve  straight away with a little slice of lemon, for  squeezing over the dish.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5460753447545999243\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=5460753447545999243\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5460753447545999243"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5460753447545999243"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/potato-cod-cauliflower-gratin.html","title":"Potatoes:  More than a bit on the side"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V4y05oUBkJw\/ViZfa2EIbwI\/AAAAAAAAFHY\/fI7muGRx6Ts\/s72-c\/IMG_3673%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-8313683051440588500"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-05T10:28:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.599+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"berries"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lemon curd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponge cake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Summer Sponge filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Summer Berries"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pi1ZZUKqGNc\/VcHT0RN1sXI\/AAAAAAAAE9M\/dLLVJNIk6go\/s1600\/sponge.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pi1ZZUKqGNc\/VcHT0RN1sXI\/AAAAAAAAE9M\/dLLVJNIk6go\/s3000\/sponge.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"background: #ffffff; line-height: 0.48cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EAs a child my parents had a fruit farm, so for the summer months there was always an abundance of berries in our kitchen. Many were made into jam, but when time allowed my mother would make either a flan or a sponge cake, and in turn would pack it well with our home grown berries. A sponge is one of the easiest cakes to make, but if you are a first time sponge-maker it's important to tell you that you should beat the sugar and eggs together, using an electric mixer, for at least seven minutes. This allows the addition of plenty of air into the batter, which will help the cake to rise and it also produces an ever so light result. I'm sandwiching the cake with vanilla cream and lemon curd, but any summer jam will work well in the curd's place. It isn't necessary to top with melted chocolate, a dusting of icing sugar would do just fine, however the chocolate does add that extra touch of indulgence. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESummer Sponge filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Summer Berries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5 fresh free range hen or duck eggs, weighing approx. 350g in their shells\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E175g caster sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E175g plain flour, sieved\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200mls cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g icing sugar, sieved, plus extra for dusting\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3tbsp lemon curd\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g raspberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g blueberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehandful of\u0026nbsp;pistachio nuts, roughly chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g milk or white chocolate, melted\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Esprigs of mint\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E1. Preheat the oven to 200\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E°C\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\/fan 180\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E°C\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\/gas mark 6. Butter and flour two 8” sandwich tins then carefully line the base with two circles of parchment paper.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Whisk the eggs and sugar together for about 7-10 minutes until thick and fluffy.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Carefully fold in the sieved flour.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and bake in the pre heated oven for 25 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5. Turn the cakes out carefully onto a wire rack and leave to completely cool.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"line-height: 0.58cm;\"\u003E6. In a bowl softly whip the cream  and add the icing sugar and vanilla extract.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"line-height: 0.58cm;\"\u003E7. Place one cake on a serving plate  and spread with a layer of lemon curd. Then top with half of the  sweet vanilla cream.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.58cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"line-height: 0.58cm;\"\u003E8. Place the second cake on top. Top  with the remaining sweet vanilla cream, raspberries, \u0026nbsp;blueberries and pistachios. Drizzle over the melted chocolate. Dust with a little icing sugar  and decorate with a few mint leaves. Serve straight-away, otherwise  place the cake in the fridge where it will sit comfortably for a few  hours.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8313683051440588500\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=8313683051440588500\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/8313683051440588500"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/8313683051440588500"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/summer-sponge-filled-with-lemon-curd.html","title":"Summer Sponge filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Summer Berries"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pi1ZZUKqGNc\/VcHT0RN1sXI\/AAAAAAAAE9M\/dLLVJNIk6go\/s72-c\/sponge.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-5456740140980589057"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-19T13:50:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.558+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"caroline hennessy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate cake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family."},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fathers day"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kristin jensen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"slainte"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"strawberry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Father's Day Book \u0026 Cake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; line-height: 0.59cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VIbRoNpwWhY\/VYPzyQ2CIMI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/ucFTF97mRG4\/s1600\/IMG_2498.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VIbRoNpwWhY\/VYPzyQ2CIMI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/ucFTF97mRG4\/s3200\/IMG_2498.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"line-height: 0.59cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe marketing for Father's Day gifts has really upped its game in recent years. Gone are the days when socks, cufflinks or gardening shears were the only available options for Dads around the country. Nowadays you needn't worry about what gift to get Dad, as each big store has worked out a present to suit every taste. If you are still searching for that perfect gift, one I would wholeheartedly recommend for Dads, but really for all beer and cider enthusiast alike, is an Irish published book called Sláinte. It gives the most wonderful introduced to the world of Irish craft beer and cider, and it is beautiful produced and extremely informative. As well as being the ultimate guide to choosing what beers and ciders to enjoy, Sláinte goes behind the brands and shares the stories of the hard working small brewers around the country. For anyone who has the slightest interest in craft beer or cider, then this is the ideal book for them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qjK-858o3LE\/VYPz0FKib0I\/AAAAAAAAE6o\/F8RqDyghM0Y\/s1600\/IMG_2528.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qjK-858o3LE\/VYPz0FKib0I\/AAAAAAAAE6o\/F8RqDyghM0Y\/s2400\/IMG_2528.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003EThe authors of Sláinte are two well-known food writers, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bibliocook.com\/\"\u003ECaroline Hennessy\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/edible-ireland.com\/\"\u003EKristin Jensen\u003C\/a\u003E. Through the book they use their expertise to include the most scrumptious recipes, each of which benefit from being cooked with either beer or cider. One of my favourite recipes from the book, which\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003EI've\u0026nbsp;made\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;countless times, is\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;the Baked Irish Brie with Red Ale\u0026nbsp;Caramel\u0026nbsp;and Pecans. It's a must when having a little feast with a movie! I'm thrilled to say\u0026nbsp;that one of the included recipes in Sláinte is from my own book, Apron Strings. My original recipe is a chocolate cola cake but, of course, for this version the cola is substituted with porter. However, feel free to use either cola or porter, whichever you prefer. This easy-to-make cake would make the most delicious treat for celebrating Father's Day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003ESláinte is available to buy Nationwide,\u0026nbsp;in most bookstores and also directly from the publisher,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/newisland.ie\/product\/slainte-the-complete-guide-to-irish-craft-beer-and-cider\/\"\u003ENew Island\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 0.59cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PyF-Pfkhf8U\/VYPzw3YI6UI\/AAAAAAAAE6U\/lxF7vm1-UfI\/s1600\/IMG_2494.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PyF-Pfkhf8U\/VYPzw3YI6UI\/AAAAAAAAE6U\/lxF7vm1-UfI\/s2400\/IMG_2494.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChocolate Porter Cake with Strawberries \u0026amp; Cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\"western\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250g chocolate, 60% - 70% cocoa solids\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150g butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150ml porter or stout\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E6 eggs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E175g caster sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETo Serve\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E200mls cream\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp vanilla\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eextract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStrawberries\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp cocoa powder\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\"western\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPre-heat  the oven to 200°C\/ fan 180°C\/gas mark 6. Prepare a 26cm baking tin  by lightly greasing the sides and placing a disk of parchment on the  base.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace  the chocolate, butter and porter into a medium-sized saucepan over a  low heat. Stir continuously until the butter and chocolate has  melted and the mixture is smooth and silky. Remove from the heat.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EUsing  an electric mixer and a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar  together for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is light and foamy. \u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESlowly  pour in the chocolate mixture and gently fold through. Pour into the  prepared tin. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes. The  outside will be crisp with some moistness in the centre. \u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ERemove  the cake from the oven and leave to cool completely in its tin on a  wire rack. \u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESoftly whip the cream and then gently fold in the vanilla extract and icing sugar.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOnce the cake is cold, remove from the tin and place onto a serving plate. The cake may collapse in the centre or crack a little, so simply  smother over the vanilla whipped cream and top with plenty of berries. Before serving dust with a little icing sugar and cocoa powder.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-63dAnAIKb8o\/VYPzxemXmXI\/AAAAAAAAE6Y\/wxwiyL4K0dc\/s1600\/IMG_2509.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-63dAnAIKb8o\/VYPzxemXmXI\/AAAAAAAAE6Y\/wxwiyL4K0dc\/s2640\/IMG_2509.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E...................................................................................\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn other news\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMy latest\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farmersjournal.ie\/home-nurse-nettle-tea-and-chia-salmon-for-hay-fever-182282\/\"\u003E'Home Nurse' column\u003C\/a\u003E, is in this week's Irish Country Living {Farmers Journal}. I'm discussing hayfever.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAlso, in this month's\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.easyparenting.ie\/\"\u003EEasy Parenting\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;my column and recipes are focused on family-friendly summer dishes. It's in shops now.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EApron Strings is available to buy in shops nationwide, but it is currently for sale for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;\"\u003E€15 from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/newisland.ie\/product\/apron-strings-recipes-from-a-family-kitchen\/\"\u003ENew Island\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHave a great weekend.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENessa x\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5456740140980589057\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=5456740140980589057\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5456740140980589057"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/5456740140980589057"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/a-fathers-day-book-cake.html","title":"A Father's Day Book \u0026 Cake"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VIbRoNpwWhY\/VYPzyQ2CIMI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/ucFTF97mRG4\/s72-c\/IMG_2498.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-7470097142339396534"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-28T18:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.589+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gingernuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rhubarb"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rhubarb fool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"seasonal"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Using up the last of the Rhubarb "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdMkozXTCTM\/VWdBazXSqzI\/AAAAAAAAE4I\/Lb86RH36CRE\/s1600\/IMG_2122%2Brhubarb%2Bfool.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdMkozXTCTM\/VWdBazXSqzI\/AAAAAAAAE4I\/Lb86RH36CRE\/s3200\/IMG_2122%2Brhubarb%2Bfool.JPG\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERhubarb is generally first to peep its head from the soil in my garden, and after a winter long fruit-free season the rhubarb is rightfully met with a wondrous welcome. Rhubarb is perfectly suited to Irish soil and it is terribly easy to grow. I’d urge any rhubarb fans to plant a few stalks. You won’t get to use it this year, but you will reap the benefits from these few stalks for many years to come. Our rhubarb season will soon be coming to an end, but I, for one, am still celebrating its deliciousness, by including it in our diet as many ways as possible. I recently made my first batch of rhubarb chutney. Though it won't be at its peak of flavour for a few months to come, I was rather impressed with how suitable an ingredient it was for a savory preserve. The element of tartness from the rhubarb allows it to match quite well with a chunk of strong cheddar. My yearly stash of rhubarb jam is also made and stored away for slathering over some brown bread, scones or as a filler for a nice cream sponge. That's the thing with rhubarb; it's just so versatile.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xHb070h1pb4\/VWdHeQaNMFI\/AAAAAAAAE4Y\/_WrYPbkkSOE\/s1600\/IMG_2302%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xHb070h1pb4\/VWdHeQaNMFI\/AAAAAAAAE4Y\/_WrYPbkkSOE\/s3200\/IMG_2302%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"544\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe recipe I'm sharing with you today is one that evolved from a simple pot of stewed rhubarb, which was intended to be paired with some custard, but upon finding a pot of cream in the fridge it took a little turn and developed into a rhubarb fool. To serve, I simply popped it into serving bowls and sprinkled over crushed gingernuts, but for a fancier option, layer the fool along with the crushed gingernuts into a cocktail glass, chill in fridge and dust with some icing sugar just before serving. Whatever way it is served, it makes a very tasty, seasonal dessert.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GaMsSxEJZOw\/VWdBLDCTE6I\/AAAAAAAAE4A\/EIU2O-yPdDo\/s1600\/IMG_2312%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GaMsSxEJZOw\/VWdBLDCTE6I\/AAAAAAAAE4A\/EIU2O-yPdDo\/s3200\/IMG_2312%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERhubarb \u0026amp; Vanilla Fool with a Gingernut Crunch\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eserves 4\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250g rhubarb, sliced  \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g granulated sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25mls water\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E80mls cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp icing sugar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E75g gingernut biscuits\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMethod\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the rhubarb,  sugar and water into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer  for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through 1\/2 teaspoon  of vanilla extract. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIn a large bowl,  gently whip the cream and fold in the icing sugar and vanilla  extract. Add the cooled stewed rhubarb and stir to combine. Transfer  into four serving bowls.    \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlace the  gingernuts into a small plastic freezer bag and with a rolling pin  give it a few whacks until they are crushed. Divide the crushed  gingernuts between the four bowls of fool. Top with a mint leaf and  dust with a little icing sugar.   \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7470097142339396534\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=7470097142339396534\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7470097142339396534"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/7470097142339396534"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/using-up-last-of-rhubarb.html","title":"Using up the last of the Rhubarb "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdMkozXTCTM\/VWdBazXSqzI\/AAAAAAAAE4I\/Lb86RH36CRE\/s72-c\/IMG_2122%2Brhubarb%2Bfool.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-2487168545387377981"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-08T11:26:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.526+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ballyboy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"charity cookbook"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fundraiser"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"school cookbook"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ballyboy's Beautiful Cookbook"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ucGnsZOhhPk\/VUyOdC6bsHI\/AAAAAAAAE2M\/c_bP4Vswf9g\/s1600\/IMG_2098.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ucGnsZOhhPk\/VUyOdC6bsHI\/AAAAAAAAE2M\/c_bP4Vswf9g\/s640\/IMG_2098.JPG\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003EA couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a charity cookbook in Kilcormac. The book was compiled, styled and photographed by the fifth and sixth class students of Ballyboy N.S. and their wonderfully enthusiastic teacher Michelle Egan. As I flicked through this little book it stuck a cord with me. Each and every recipe has been included for a reason. One of the young men included his granny's eclair recipe, as everyone in parish has tasted these eclairs through the years, and they are loved near and far. There is a Christmas cake recipe which has been passed through three generations of a family. There is also a recipe from a young girl, for a Mars bar biscuit cake, as it's one that she has memories of making with her late aunt. This is what makes a book like this ever so special. Each recipe earns it's place due to the memories it accumulates.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HxWVPYgz9qI\/VUyO11_uTAI\/AAAAAAAAE2U\/yUNhft3WLj0\/s1600\/IMG_2099.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HxWVPYgz9qI\/VUyO11_uTAI\/AAAAAAAAE2U\/yUNhft3WLj0\/s640\/IMG_2099.JPG\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003EThe children on the day of the launch were full of pride, and so they should be. They have created something so special that will have a treasured place in their kitchen and in the community for ever more, while also earning a significant amount of money for their twin school in Ewuaso, Kenya. What a wonderful, inclusive fundraiser for any primary school. I for one will be mentioning it at my children's school as a possible fundraiser for the next school year. The title of the book is 'Recipes \u0026amp; Remedies' and is available to purchase in shops in and around Kilcormac, but it is also available from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballyboyns.ie\/\"\u003Ethe school's website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZKJlUlTycjc\/VUyO8Cu8XpI\/AAAAAAAAE2c\/o1QiiIcpy5Y\/s1600\/IMG_2116.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZKJlUlTycjc\/VUyO8Cu8XpI\/AAAAAAAAE2c\/o1QiiIcpy5Y\/s640\/IMG_2116.JPG\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E..................................................\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIn other news\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the next instalment of my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farmersjournal.ie\/archive.php\"\u003E'Home Nurse' column\u003C\/a\u003E, in Irish Country Living, I'm discussing morning sickness. This will run in next week's Farmers Journal, 21st May.\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this week's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.westmeathindependent.ie\/\"\u003EWestmeath Independent \u003C\/a\u003EI've included a delicious, one pot beef dish, perfect for entering a crowd.\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso, in this month's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.easyparenting.ie\/\"\u003EEasy Parenting\u003C\/a\u003E my column and recipes are focused on healthy dishes in a hurry. It's in shops now.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EApron Strings is available to buy in shops nationwide, but it is currently for sale for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;\"\u003E€15 from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/newisland.ie\/product\/apron-strings-recipes-from-a-family-kitchen\/\"\u003ENew Island\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHave a great weekend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENessa x"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2487168545387377981\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=2487168545387377981\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2487168545387377981"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2487168545387377981"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/ballyboys-beautiful-cookbook.html","title":"Ballyboy's Beautiful Cookbook"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ucGnsZOhhPk\/VUyOdC6bsHI\/AAAAAAAAE2M\/c_bP4Vswf9g\/s72-c\/IMG_2098.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-8622791627018231280"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-26T17:39:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.609+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baked ham"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brooklodge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"champ"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"irish food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"leftovers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mashed potatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wild garlic"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wild Garlic \u0026 Baked Ham Champ"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-oAUgjiD6fv4\/VT0AtJhuo9I\/AAAAAAAAE0o\/LnAPoRnzHws\/s640\/blogger-image--1606450976.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-oAUgjiD6fv4\/VT0AtJhuo9I\/AAAAAAAAE0o\/LnAPoRnzHws\/s640\/blogger-image--1606450976.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-IE\"\u003EA big bowl of creamy champ, just on its own, is my quintessential comfort food. As a child my mother would serve it piled high on the plate and each potato tower would have a well of melted butter in the centre. There are many additions that work well with mashed potatoes, such as fresh herbs, roasted garlic or mustard, but one of my favourite ways to serve mashed potato\/champ is with the addition of some finely chopped wild garlic leaves. \u003C\/span\u003EIf you are lucky enough to have access to a patch of wild garlic, this is the time of year to harvest it. If you have never picked wild garlic before, there is a helpful guide to identifying, picking and using wild garlic on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.brooklodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wild-Foods-Garlic.pdf\"\u003EBrooklodge's blog.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Wild garlic leaves make the most delicious pesto, but they can also be added to cooked pasta or to any dishes where you would normally use spinach. Adding some finely chopped wild garlic to mashed potatoes gives a seasonal twist to creamy champ, and if you happen to have some leftover baked ham it too makes a tasty addition to the mash.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4ubBO8u--w4\/VT0SRNcMF8I\/AAAAAAAAE04\/mt3TPVk18jI\/s1600\/IMG_1234%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4ubBO8u--w4\/VT0SRNcMF8I\/AAAAAAAAE04\/mt3TPVk18jI\/s1600\/IMG_1234%2Bresized.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWild Garlic \u0026amp; Baked Ham Champ\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2kg floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, Roosters or Kerr’s Pink, cut into even-sized chunks\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g butter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E150mls of cream or milk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4 scallions\/ spring onions, finely sliced\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g wild garlic leaves, finely chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHandful of leftover baked ham, approx. 100g, roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESalt and freshly ground pepper\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EButter, to serve\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESteam  the potatoes until cooked.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOver  a low heat, add the butter and the cream\/milk  to a large saucepan.  Once the butter has melted add the cooked potatoes into the  saucepan. Mash well until they are lump free and have a smooth  consistency. Using a wooden spoon beat the mash until smooth and  creamy. Stir through the scallions, wild garlic and baked ham.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IE\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESeason  to taste with salt and pepper, stir well and serve immediately with a little knob of butter on top.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8622791627018231280\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=8622791627018231280\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/8622791627018231280"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/8622791627018231280"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/wild-garlic-baked-ham-champ.html","title":"Wild Garlic \u0026 Baked Ham Champ"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-oAUgjiD6fv4\/VT0AtJhuo9I\/AAAAAAAAE0o\/LnAPoRnzHws\/s72-c\/blogger-image--1606450976.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-2140358418056178236"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-02T17:06:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.516+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"easter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hot cross scones"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scones"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"treat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hot Cross Scones"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4d15MOSKlYc\/VR1k4W2FWPI\/AAAAAAAAEz0\/muXW8OMPrWU\/s1600\/IMG_1991%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4d15MOSKlYc\/VR1k4W2FWPI\/AAAAAAAAEz0\/muXW8OMPrWU\/s1600\/IMG_1991%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\"\u003EAs far back as I can remember my mother would have hot cross buns ready to serve straight after the Good Friday ceremonies. I was never too keen on them as there always seemed to be too many sultanas and too little of the actually ‘bun’, for my liking. I'm now a great fan of these traditional cakes, but my children would share the opinion of my childhood self. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejIFeM5gkiQ\/VR1kurpDBgI\/AAAAAAAAEzc\/8zGa4H8JpJE\/s1600\/IMG_1716%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejIFeM5gkiQ\/VR1kurpDBgI\/AAAAAAAAEzc\/8zGa4H8JpJE\/s1600\/IMG_1716%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELittle hands make easy work of scone-making!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;So, in a bid to uphold a long-standing Good Friday tradition a few years ago I decided to create a scone recipe that would encapsulate the familiar flavours of the hot cross bun, with mixed spice and orange zest. Of course, they could hardly be offered as hot cross anything if not for the cross on the top, so a little paste made with flour, sugar and water, and piped onto the uncooked scones, gave the appropriate look to these Good Friday bakes. They worked out a treat and were declared a hit with both adults and children alike.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nf2y_nEMVcM\/VR1lKxCie3I\/AAAAAAAAE0E\/QVK8gLT578Q\/s1600\/IMG_1982%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nf2y_nEMVcM\/VR1lKxCie3I\/AAAAAAAAE0E\/QVK8gLT578Q\/s1600\/IMG_1982%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hDo8dYU_LGg\/VR1k00CsLII\/AAAAAAAAEzs\/3-rYAPK5dj8\/s1600\/IMG_1980%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hDo8dYU_LGg\/VR1k00CsLII\/AAAAAAAAEzs\/3-rYAPK5dj8\/s1600\/IMG_1980%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHot Cross Scones\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFor the Cross:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g plain flour\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g caster sugar\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50mls water\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the Scones\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E450g plain flour, plus extra for the work surface\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp baking powder\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E50g caster sugar\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E½ tsp mixed spice\u003Cbr \/\u003E100g cold butter, cut into cubes\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E100g sultanas\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EZest of 1 orange\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E250mls milk\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 egg, lightly beaten\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003EFor Glaze:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E30mls milk\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E25g granulated sugar\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003EMethod:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E1. Preheat the oven to 200°C\/fan 180°C\/Gas mark 6.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E2. First make the mixture for the cross, by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ecombining\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;the flour and caster sugar together in a small bowl.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003EGradually add the water until it turns into a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag with a small nuzzle. Leave to one side.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3. Sieve the flour, baking powder, sugar and mixed spice into a large mixing bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture. Rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sultanas and orange zest. Combine well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the milk and the egg to the dry ingredients.\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Mix together with a wooden spoon, and then use your hands to make a soft dough.\u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Turn dough out onto a floured board. Wash and dry hands. Knead lightly- not too much as the scones will become tough. Roll out the dough and cut out using a medium circular cutter, making about 12 scones.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E8. For the cross mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.\u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Place the scones on a floured baking tray and pipe a cross onto each one. Brush the un-piped area of the tops with a little milk and then sprinkle each with a little granulated sugar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E10. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire tray.\u0026nbsp;Best served warm with a good smothering of butter.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\"\u003E                                         \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KG3idCmExFY\/VR1kurH5ktI\/AAAAAAAAEzg\/cOHSnkcSqhY\/s1600\/IMG_1719%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KG3idCmExFY\/VR1kurH5ktI\/AAAAAAAAEzg\/cOHSnkcSqhY\/s1600\/IMG_1719%2Bresized.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003EWishing you all a very happy and peaceful Easter!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003ENessa x\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2140358418056178236\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=2140358418056178236\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2140358418056178236"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/2140358418056178236"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/hot-cross-scones.html","title":"Hot Cross Scones"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4d15MOSKlYc\/VR1k4W2FWPI\/AAAAAAAAEz0\/muXW8OMPrWU\/s72-c\/IMG_1991%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790336599696817287.post-3243807933780154736"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-02T10:22:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T19:51:28.548+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"apple"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"avocado"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"banana"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking with kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"giveaway winner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"immune boosting juice"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"juice"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"juice \u0026 smoothie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kale"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessa robins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nessas family kitchen"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nutibullet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nutrients"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nutrininja"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pineapple"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Immune-Boosting Nutri Juice"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BowwANUt-d8\/VPNzat9_YBI\/AAAAAAAAExo\/d0Hv5Az3OJY\/s1600\/IMG_1507%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BowwANUt-d8\/VPNzat9_YBI\/AAAAAAAAExo\/d0Hv5Az3OJY\/s1600\/IMG_1507%2Bresized.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"520\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003EA great way to include essential vitamins and minerals into one’s diet is through juicing fruit and vegetables. Juicers can be bought at a reasonable price these days and it will last you years. However, recently I was introduced to the ‘Nutri Ninja’ {variant of the Nutri Bullet} and I must say, in the matter of a few weeks, it has steadily become the most used utensil in my kitchen. As opposed to a juicer the Ninja blitzes every bit of the fruit and vegetable, allowing you to obtain their optimal nutritional benefit. There are so many great combinations to make, but the one I’m sharing with you today is our current favourite. I try to include lots of kale in our diets as it is filled with powerful antioxidants, it is especially rich in iron and vitamin K as well as being a great source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. It can be a little bitter when juiced\/blitzed so paring it with some sweet bananas and pineapple will certainly counteract this. I'm a huge fan of avocados and the creamy texture of one which is perfectly ripe adds a certain smoothness to this finished drink. As the children prefer their juices as lump-free as possible I've added milled chia seeds, but ordinary seeds also work perfectly in their place. If you don’t have a Nutri Ninja, a blender can be used, and if you would prefer it without any bits then strain the contents through a sieve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpnLX-jpYso\/VPNzaHIwcnI\/AAAAAAAAExk\/9deeXn8bEyc\/s1600\/IMG_1493%2Bresized.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpnLX-jpYso\/VPNzaHIwcnI\/AAAAAAAAExk\/9deeXn8bEyc\/s1600\/IMG_1493%2Bresized.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"530\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EImmune-Boosting Nutri Juice\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients - Serves 2\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 large leaves of Kale, washed and leaves roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 small orange, peeled and cut into segments\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 red eating apple, cored and chopped into chunks\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2 rings of pineapple\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E½ ripe banana, roughly chopped\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E½ ripe avocado\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1 tsp milled chia seeds\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehandful of ice\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ewater\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0.63cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMethod\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMake sure to wash the vegetables and fruit before blitzing. Fill the large Nutri-Ninja container with all of the ingredients, making sure to finish with the ice. Top up with cold, filtered water and do not pass the ‘max fill’ mark.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlitz for one minute. Pour into two glasses and enjoy straight away. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003EAs per the rules of the giveaway, I had to pick another winner for the hand blender, as I had no contact details for the original winner and they never contacted me within the fortnight of them being announced. So, the new winner of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.ie\/2015\/02\/hand-blender-give-away.html\"\u003EBreville Cordless Hand Blender\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eis \u003Ci\u003EMKConlon\u003C\/i\u003E. Thank you so much to everyone who entered the give-away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3243807933780154736\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=7790336599696817287\u0026postID=3243807933780154736\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/3243807933780154736"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7790336599696817287\/posts\/default\/3243807933780154736"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/nessasfamilykitchen.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/immune-boosting-nutri-juice.html","title":"Immune-Boosting Nutri Juice"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nessa Robins"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13103337254538129234"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ID3_zvRrmRc\/V59YbznczAI\/AAAAAAAAFak\/AkyLnwX_WgQQuL4qhMdzBgXcWPeTNGWsACK4B\/s113\/IMG_7409.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BowwANUt-d8\/VPNzat9_YBI\/AAAAAAAAExo\/d0Hv5Az3OJY\/s72-c\/IMG_1507%2Bresized.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}}]}});