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Author: Kristina

I like to cook! I have always been involved in making and creating food from as far back as I remember. My mother is an amazing baker and cook and I have grown up eating anything from hearty slow cooked meat dishes to homemade apple strudel. My mums native country is Germany but my parents have a house in Italy so whenever we go over to theirs for lunch or supper we are always treated to an eclectic mixture of foods.

Before having children I decided they too would love to be in the kitchen like me but little did I know that parenting is not at all what you expect. My 8 year old son Charlie loves eating anything and everything but doesn't share my passion for culinary creativity whilst my 5 year daughter Poppy loves getting stuck in. She, however, is not as keen on eating things which don't contain sugar!

Anyone can cook its all about taste, smell and not being afraid to just have a go. I always say to people "what is the worst that can happen". I know lots of people who are too scared to even try and deviate from a recipe in case it goes wrong. I have had plenty of things go wrong, however, they are usually perfectly edible.

I am visually impaired and in some areas of life things can be a bit more a challenge but the kitchen is a leveller you don't have to be able to see miles to be a great cook!

My main focus in the kitchen is on delicious family food which is easy to prepare yet is still full of flavour.

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after school snack, Christmas, Sweet treats

Super crumbly mince pies

My kids love mince pies, Poppy adores really strong mince …

by Kristinaon 18th December 201818th December 2018Leave a Comment on Super crumbly mince pies
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Children Christmas cooking activity- Chocolate reindeer

Here is a lovely activity to do with kids this …

by Kristinaupdated on 17th December 201817th December 2018Leave a Comment on Children Christmas cooking activity- Chocolate reindeer
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Christmas, Pastry

Spinach, mushroom, ricotta and walnut bundt, filo wreath

I thought this would be a really nice alternative to …

by Kristinaon 12th December 201812th December 2018Leave a Comment on Spinach, mushroom, ricotta and walnut bundt, filo wreath
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Christmas, Sweet treats

Super quick chocolate and mince pie Irish cream fudge

‘Tis the season to buy loads of Christmas gifts for …

by Kristinaon 10th December 201810th December 2018Leave a Comment on Super quick chocolate and mince pie Irish cream fudge
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Christmas

Pussyfoot – a Christmas mocktail for children

Do you  have something you think only your family does? …

by Kristinaupdated on 6th December 20186th December 2018Leave a Comment on Pussyfoot – a Christmas mocktail for children
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup, Winter warmers

Smokey mixed pepper soup

Amongst all the festive food – it’s nice to have …

by Kristinaon 5th December 20185th December 2018Leave a Comment on Smokey mixed pepper soup
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Christmas Vanilla butter biscuits

These biscuits taste A-mazing but then anything with such a …

by Kristinaon 4th December 20184th December 2018Leave a Comment on Christmas Vanilla butter biscuits
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Festive cinnamon and white chocolate popcorn

An oldie but goldie, I have featured on my blog …

by Kristinaupdated on 3rd December 20183rd December 2018Leave a Comment on Festive cinnamon and white chocolate popcorn
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after school snack, Pudding, Sweet treats

Mint choc chip mug cake

So it’s the start of the festive season in this …

by Kristinaon 2nd December 20182nd December 2018Leave a Comment on Mint choc chip mug cake
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Fennel. Chicken, mushroom and celeriac bake

I have just eaten this and can confirm it was …

by Kristinaon 30th November 201830th November 2018Leave a Comment on Fennel. Chicken, mushroom and celeriac bake
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Pudding, Quick dinners, Sweet treats

Lemon posset

Do you not love the word posset? It reminds me …

by Kristinaon 28th November 201828th November 2018Leave a Comment on Lemon posset
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Christmas cabbage

As if we can ignore the imminent festivities – some …

by Kristinaon 27th November 201827th November 2018Leave a Comment on Christmas cabbage
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Warming beef stew with dumplings

I had two lovely friends over for lunch yesterday. It …

by Kristinaon 26th November 201826th November 2018Leave a Comment on Warming beef stew with dumplings
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The nicest triple chocolate cookies EVER

Its my wedding anniversary today – 3 years! I am …

by Kristinaupdated on 23rd November 201823rd November 2018Leave a Comment on The nicest triple chocolate cookies EVER
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Fruit and nut soda bread – 5 min prep.

5 min prep Fruit and nut soda bread  Wow, we …

by Kristinaon 22nd November 201822nd November 2018Leave a Comment on Fruit and nut soda bread – 5 min prep.
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Chocolate cherry brownies

These brownies are the biz! I would say maybe a …

by Kristinaupdated on 21st November 201821st November 2018Leave a Comment on Chocolate cherry brownies
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch

Mushroom , Parmesan and hazelnut tartlets

I struggled to be a nice mummy today my ear …

by Kristinaon 20th November 201820th November 2018Leave a Comment on Mushroom , Parmesan and hazelnut tartlets
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup, Winter warmers

Cauliflower cheese soup with roasted hazelnuts

My earache is out to get me – it hurts …

by Kristinaupdated on 19th November 201819th November 2018Leave a Comment on Cauliflower cheese soup with roasted hazelnuts
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Sweet treats, Winter warmers

Drinking tea and eating cake

Today I have a sore throat, no energy and an …

by Kristinaon 18th November 201818th November 2018Leave a Comment on Drinking tea and eating cake
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fish, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup, Winter warmers

Leek potato and salmon soup

If you are my husband and  looking forward to a …

by Kristinaon 16th November 201816th November 2018Leave a Comment on Leek potato and salmon soup
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