Monthly Archives: February 2011

Pancake Day

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Mark

Shrove Tuesday is Pancake Day. This day always creates a heated debate in our household. The debate isn’t related to why we have the day, or why we celebrate it. The debate always centers around the best recipe for the … Continue reading →

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Cupcake Cases

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Mark

This week I got to try out some silicon cupcake cases for the first time, and I’ve yet to accept them totally. I was looking for paper cases in the supermarket but couldn’t find any, so we had to buy … Continue reading →

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April

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mark

“Sweet April! many a thought Is wedded unto thee, as hearts are wed; Nor shall they fail, till, to its autumn brought, Life’s golden fruit is shed.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – excerpt from An April Day I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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Bread Makers

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Mark

I first started making bread when I was in college in the firm belief that I could make more bread for my money than I could buy. I still believe that I was right at the time but with the … Continue reading →

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Planning large family meals

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Mark

This week I’ve been discussing starters with one of my friends who was planning a large family meal. We were debating the various possibilities for the starters given the time of year and the meal he was planning to do. … Continue reading →

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Minty March

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mark

Continuing the theme of monthly availability I’m looking ahead to March. It’s one of those months that just seems to pass just as quickly as February for me. It’s the month when I start looking at camping trips and walks … Continue reading →

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February Tasty Treats

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mark

February is a peculiar month, just as nights are getting noticeably shorter we have our shortest month of all. It’s time to celebrate the coming of Spring, do a bit of early spring cleaning and look forward to Valentines day (or not). Vegetables: Continuing … Continue reading →