Category Archives: Food

What I’ve Cooked – Other People’s Recipes

Posted on January 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

I love to cook and I think I’m pretty good at it but one of the joys for me is that I’m standing on the shoulders of giants, there’s something beautiful about the way we take a recipe and change … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Granola Yogurt Pots

Posted on January 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

I have an issue with breakfast, I’m not keen on eating it, unless it’s pain au raisin! If you’re been reading this blog for a while you’ll be aware of how many times I’ve rebooted breakfast to keep me interested … Continue reading →

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Cheese Stars

Posted on December 17, 2013 by nicdempsey

I gave in,  I added Cassie’s Cheese Straws to my baking list. Only I did it slightly differently because I have to be me and because I didn’t have some of key ingredients or a cookie press. They are really … Continue reading →

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Weekly Tasklist

Posted on December 14, 2013 by nicdempsey

Time for the list. Lots to do this weekend. I’m having a haircut this morning and doing a big Christmas shop with Ma this afternoon and tonight is Grace, the theme is Christmas by Numbers. One of the joys of … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Pots

Posted on November 19, 2013 by nicdempsey

I think that I’ve already mentioned that I’m having a busy week at work and one of the ways that I get ahead of myself is to get to work at 8am instead of 9am. This means that I need … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding

Posted on November 13, 2013 by nicdempsey

The most popular post on this blog is the one about my Grandad and his recipe for bread pudding. I’m not surprised, it’s a good recipe! I always think more about Grandad around Remembrance Day, partly because he’s the only … Continue reading →

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Milk Loaf

Posted on November 7, 2013 by nicdempsey

I wanted to make an easy soft white loaf that I could use for sandwiches etc. A ‘normal’ loaf. This is another recipe from Dan Lepard and fits the bill perfectly. I used semi skimmed milk because it’s what they … Continue reading →

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The Table re-set Grace @ XX

Posted on November 6, 2013 by nicdempsey

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Grace. Over the summer, we decided that we’re going to re-visit some previous services and this month it’s the turn of ‘The Table’. If any of you fancy finding out more about Grace … Continue reading →

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Disaster bread update.

Posted on October 29, 2013 by nicdempsey

This weekend I revisited the disaster bread recipe and tried to get it right. It was only partially successful. The dough did rise but very slowly and when they were cooked the rolls looked ok but were…lacking something. They were … Continue reading →

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A year ago

Posted on October 23, 2013 by nicdempsey

I posted this recipe for Chocolate Fridge Cake. It was not a disaster.   And I really want some right now!  

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