Category Archives: Miscellany

Strawberry and Chia Jam

Posted on October 24, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Apart from the fact that it is full of refined sugar, I don’t enjoy shop-bought jam as it always seems too sweet.  I made this strawberry jam to try on some gluten-free scones I was making and was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Spicy Golden Turmeric Milk

Posted on October 20, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I was working the other weekend (well, more like swanning around taking photographs whilst my friend did all the work selling on her stall) and unfortunately noticed how many people had coughs, colds and sneezes around me. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts

Posted on October 7, 2016 by TheRobbInn

These little tarts are divine. They look and taste absolutely delicious and I found them fairly simple to make, especially as I had a little helper in the kitchen, who was also taster-in-chief. I  had ample ‘pastry’ for 36 mini … Continue reading →

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Breadcrumbs / Gluten Intolerance

Posted on September 30, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I still have a vivid memory of my parents on Christmas Eve, making breadcrumbs for the sage and onion stuffing which was always put into our turkey. Whilst my mum chopped the onions and fresh sage, my dad would take … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Sashimi

Posted on September 2, 2016 by TheRobbInn

It’s true what they say, sometimes the best things in life are free! My daughter-in-law gave me a lovely ripe watermelon when she left after joining us for a holiday on the Isle of Wight. A couple of days later, … Continue reading →

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Baked Avocado Fries

Posted on August 30, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I saw this recipe disappear down my newsfeed on Facebook one hot summer’s evening just as my husband and I fancied something to nibble on.  I even had an opened bottle of Sriracha in the fridge so set about quickly … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Salsa

Posted on August 24, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Another dish I have been making for these glorious summer days is this pineapple salsa, which is so deliciously refreshing and goes with almost anything, fish, chicken, burgers etc.  It is also extremely tasty in wraps, especially baby gem lettuce … Continue reading →

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Mango and Avocado Salsa

Posted on August 17, 2016 by TheRobbInn

This sweet and spicy salsa is perfect to serve with chicken or fish;  is ideal as a dip or used in a gluten-free wrap along with some shredded chicken etc.   It’s rather nice to leave on the table with a … Continue reading →

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Herbs, Herbs, Herbs……..

Posted on August 1, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I love herbs!   I’m not sure which one is my favourite – basil is definitely up there at the top but so are coriander, mint and dill;  not forgetting parsley, rosemary and thyme.   And then there is oregano etc.  I … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cookies

Posted on July 30, 2016 by TheRobbInn

The original recipe for these cookies included sultanas.   I left the sultanas out and sprinkled the tops with chopped pecan nuts instead. We eat so many bananas in our household and I buy many bunches a week but we still … Continue reading →

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