My gardener's wife, Gabriela, made me another of her speciality salads - creamy, full of diced vegetables, mixed with mustard and mayonnaise and topped with black olives. Another delicious treat from this wonderful woman. I have saved half of it for Dave davesmusictank for when he gets back from Brighton Marina where he is doing one of his marketing jobs. ( Read more... )

That was a terrific first half between Italy and Ireland in Rome. The score stands at Italy 17-24 Ireland. Although Ireland are undoubtedly the best team in the world at the moment, Italy have given a good account of themselves ( Read more... )

The Beef Casserole was delicious! And I have a 2nd portion in a plastic container now in the freezer for a future occasion.


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I am about to embark on the makings of a Beef Casserole. Once prepared it will apparently require 1 hour & 45 minutes either in the oven or on the hob. I have to dust the diced beef with flour, salt and pepper and start to fry with onions. Once browned I have to add sweet potatoes, carrots, leeks, sweet red peppers, cherry tomatoes, button ( Read more... )