Category Archives: Favourite Movies

Pecan Pie

Posted on 2011/12/04 by Gabi

“Waiter there is too much pepper in your Paprikash, but I would be proud to partake of your Pecan Pie.” I always think of Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan saying that with a silly accent in “When Harry Met Sally” when … Continue reading →

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Toad-in-the-Hole for a Blustery Day

Posted on 2011/11/18 by Gabi

Ye Olde Toad-in-the-Hole.   With Autumn fastening her chilly grip on our days the thought of something warm and comforting for dinner is needed. So luckily I came across this recipe in Saveur for Toad-in-the-Hole with onion gravy, a lovely … Continue reading →

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“I like chips and egg …on a TUESDAY…” Shirley Valentine at Dinner and a Movie

Posted on 2009/05/20 by Gabi

This months choice for Dinner and a Movie hosted by Susan of Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy and Marc of No Recipes  is one of my all time favourite movies- “Shirley Valentine.” This first came out in 1989 (really? 20 years ago?..where … Continue reading →

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On Scones… Orange Blueberry Almond Scones

Posted on 2009/01/27 by Gabi

  For me one of the benefits of cold weather is that Rick and I get to share tea fairly frequently. One of us will skulk about the kitchen  hovering near the stove and suddenly turn with a smile to … Continue reading →

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