Last November we booked flights to make a long overdue visit to our dear friends in North Carolina, scheduled for May 2020 ... here's w...

who is English, lives in the USA – he's over here to see family and friends and has popped in a couple of times with an American frien...

I mentioned earlier that my friend said “ I have to make a loaf before you leave so you can watch me”. Well, today's the day! A f...

I'm a great fan of mixing recipes and this is a perfect example. Another plus – you can make the base and topping separately and freez...

I'm not going to recite the lunch menu. I am however going to mention a crucial part of probably the most famous marriage of all - Roa...

It's not unusual to have a houseful of guests and this weekend my friend's son-in-law has friends arriving and they're off to t...

We are off out for dinner this evening so no planning required nor a shopping list today – I'll just have to enjoy the view and do the “...

Welcome to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, North Carolina. I appreciate it's not everyone's cup of tea, mooching around...

I don't think I've mentioned that my friend has just had a birthday.  My gift is a choice of dinner out or I'll cook whatever h...

The word is out – the apple man is back. The apple man has a roadside stall selling different varieties of local apples picked by his own ...

There are four of us eating supper tonight – my friend's daughter and son-in-law too. The slow cooked beef et al disappeared witho...

I do realise that there's a distinct absence of a dessert thus far. Today however I definitely had a light bulb moment. I've ...

At the risk of repeating myself the weather is glorious – again! It's such a pity to waste it so this morning I'm taking my cof...

I feel I should take a moment to explain the “home cooking”. I realise that it's not what you'd call “American” food and that'...