Tag Archives: ginger

Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

Posted on May 19, 2016 by nicdempsey

I love rhubarb and the allotment has two large rhubarb plants, so I’m getting my fix. Someone mentioned rhubarb muffins and I found this recipe. Which I changed to accommodate my needs and foodie desires.They are moist but sturdy muffins … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on January 25, 2013 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I gave you 4 non-alcoholic drinks from the archives. Today I wanted to give you something that works both ways for drinkers or non drinkers and something that feels a little special.  I saw this a while ago and … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread

Posted on December 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

Gingerbread is one of my favourite things to make. Which is a good thing because I make it quite a lot. It’s really simple, mostly make it in loaf form and it’s best if you leave it a couple of … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail (non alcoholic version)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by nicdempsey

Today’s drink is a ginger and orange cocktail without booze. The base of this is a simple syrup with ginger added. To make the syrup take one cup sugar and one cup water, add sliced, peeled fresh ginger (about 2/3 … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail: Raspberry Ginger Fizz

Posted on July 1, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’m still not drinking so this is last week’s sober cocktail with an alcoholic twist… What 30ml (2 tbs) Raspberry purée 40ml ginger wine Prosecco or Cava How 1. Blitz your raspberries to make a purée (smash or use a … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail – Raspberry-Ginger Fizz

Posted on June 24, 2011 by nicdempsey

I am training for a 10k (I may have mentioned it before!) As the lovely Jem pointed out…if I want to run the 10k in the time I’m aiming for I need to cut out the booze for a bit. … Continue reading →

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