Pub review: The Lamb, Buckland, Oxfordshire

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on February 18, 2012 · 23 Comments 

Puppy love My husband and I set off this morning to see a couple of bitches in Oxfordshire. You heard me, I said bitches! But before you think this is some story about handbags at dawn between me and some other women, don’t worry because the bitches I’m referring to are furry and of the … Continue reading →

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Category Adventures, Almonds, Beef, Bread, British, Butter, chocolate, Cool stuff, Country life, English, Features, Lunch, Stories · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

Brandy-infused cranberries and a crumble-topped cranberry, walnut and banana cake

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 17, 2012 · 26 Comments 

On Saturday, I asked my husband if he would like me to make anything for his family as they were coming over for Sunday lunch the next day. Him: “Cake.” he said. Me: “That’s it? Just cake. Any particular cake?” Him: “No, just cake.” And then he wandered off back to his office. Only problem … Continue reading →

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Category Adventures, Alcohol, Almonds, Bananas, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Cakes, Country life, Cranberries, Dessert, Flour, Fruit, Fruits, Nuts, Recipes, Vegetarian, Walnuts · Tagged with , , , , , , , , ,

Guilty as charged… I couldn’t resist and had to make this again but with strawbs instead :)

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on November 16, 2011 · 7 Comments 

Ok, ok, I really have no excuses. I loved my easy lemon cheesecake pots so much that I had to make them again tonight. I actually only made one because husband was taking the high ground and resisting the lure of cheesecake (actually because he was opting for the chocolate pudding I’d made – that … Continue reading →

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Category Adventures, Almonds, blueberries, Country life, Dessert, Lemon, Nuts, oats, Sweet, Vegetarian, Walnuts · Tagged with , , , ,

Easy lemon cheesecake (a healthier one too!)

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on November 15, 2011 · 12 Comments 

Make your own crunchy base using toasted oats and nuts instead of biscuits A few weeks ago, I made some calorie-busting banofee cheesecake pots which were insanely delicious but I never stopped feeling guilty about how many calories there were in it. I love cheesecake but there has to be a way to make cheesecakes … Continue reading →

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Category Adventures, Almonds, American, biscuits, Cheese, Country life, Dessert, Honey, Ingredients, Lemon, Nuts, Stories, Sweet, Walnuts · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

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