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Oreo Dirt Desserts or Chocolate Mint Puddings – Delicious and Fun Treats

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This shop and recipe for Oreo dirt desserts or chocolate mint puddings has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias We have been busy planting in the garden and to celebrate this I decided to make some Oreo dirt desserts or chocolate mint puddings.  We have made dirt desserts

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Hacks for Leftover Food – Creative Ways to Reduce Waste and Save Money

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We have been making the most of a fabulous week of weather here in the North Yorkshire for the second week of the school Easter holidays (hence the lack of posting this week)! Holidays for us mean lots of family activities and lots of cooking and eating together.   With two boys aged ten and

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One Pot Wonder: Beef and Ale with Crispy Dumplings | Easy and Delicious Recipe

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We are big fans of winter cooking and one of the best things about the cold weather is the chance to come home to a fab home-cooked meal and one of our family favorites is Beef and ale with crispy dumplings.  It is something that both MadDad and I remember fondly from our childhood and

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Kids in the Kitchen: Eating What You Grow | Fun Gardening and Cooking Ideas

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Ever since MadDad put raised beds in our garden after my Mastectomy six years ago we have always grown a small amount of vegetables, salads and fruits at home.   I know from experience that kids are more likely to try to eat things that they have grown and nurtured.  It worked for me in

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