Category Archives: Food For Thought

Banana Man’s Bananas For Bananas

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

Ewan is Banana Man. He is my youngest child, he absolutely hates cake, will not eat ice cream, and is incredibly selective when it comes to chocolate, no bars are allowed only bits – M&M’s and Smarties have both made the cut. Whew!!! BUT … Continue reading →

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Breakfast In Bed – Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

Listen up daddies and kiddos. Riddle me this. Who’s the one that kisses your boo-boos away, arranges your social and sports activity calendars, stays up all hours of the night to help you finish your science projects, lends her entire wardrobe … Continue reading →

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“TPT” Pink Lemonade Pie

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

I have been looking for every excuse in the book to write about this one desert that my mother used to make for us when we were little. It reminds me of sunny hot days in Texas, running through

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Muchas Margaritas Mujeres

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

When I think of Margaritas I always think this is a ladies drink. Maybe it’s the colour or the pretty garnishes, lime wedges and a sugared or salted lip and fancy mix sticks. They always look so girly!

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Serious Piece Of Kit

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

A serious piece of kit is what most chef’s will say about The Mandolin. Apart from the invention of the Food Processor, this little baby is second best to have hidden in your essential kitchen tools drawer.

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And Forever Hold Your Peas

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

In the southern part of the United States of America there’s a dish that is made and eaten every New Year’s Day to bring good luck and prosperity. It’s called Hoppin John and its main ingredient is based around the … Continue reading →

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Green Thumbs Up

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

(click on images and links for more information) One of the most glorious natural endowments the UK has to offer its people are the many historic or public parks and gardens – there are 6500 in total! They’re usually generous in … Continue reading →

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An Apple A Day…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

So, I am winding down this week from all of the major cancer treatments I have undergone for the past eight months. By week’s end I will have completed 8 rounds of chemotherapy, undergone 4 1/2 weeks of radiotherapy, survived … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Feast at Jamie’s Italian

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

WOW! is the best word I can describe the dinner we just had at Jamie’s Italian at Westfield Mall London, one of Jamie Oliver’s many restaurants across the UK. What blew my mind first was the fresh crispy Crunchy Root Vegetable Salad served on … Continue reading →

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Funky Easy Sweets For Easter

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Alexandra Wallace Currie

I’ve never been much into themes over any Holiday, but for some reason this Easter, I am going overboard with crafting, cooking, and entertaining. I hit the jackpot every time I log in to Google! Somebody stop me before it … Continue reading →

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