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Cooking for a group

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This last weekend was the launch of our Exceptional Women Awardees program which runs for a year and launches with a two day weekend at The Little Farm. I did all the cooking -and had a blast doing it – … Continue reading

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Carrot Salad and Cucumber soup – both are easy and low calorie

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 Post holiday weekend – and all that sugar fat and yummy stuff — sigh – today is back to watching what I put in my mouth day – and here is a truly fabulous low calorie carrot salad. One of … Continue reading

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Persimmon Bread – we have a huge crop this year so we make and freeze this to enjoy all year long

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This is adapted from a James Beard Recipe. Higher amounts of sugar make the bread more moist. I left out the walnuts and the liquor since we prefer our bread without both. Persimmon Bread Little Farm Style Ingredients 3½ cups … Continue reading

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Apple Mincemeat Crumble – a very English dessert

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Apple and mincemeat crumble (4- 6)  This is an English Recipe from my sister so I have kept the UK measurements and put the USA ones next to them. Ingredients: 500 g sliced cooking apples  ( 1.1 lbs) 150 g … Continue reading

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Little Farm Banana Bread – by popular demand!

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I have been asked so many times for my recipe for Banana bread – and here it is! You will not see this anywhere else because ( and here is the secret) I adapted it from my Zucchini Bread Recipe … Continue reading

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Cranberry Raisin Mustard Chicken – Easy and Delicious

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Last night I made this dish. The only change I would make is to use Chicken thighs as well as breasts – we like dark meat – but other than that – it was delicious. Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken … Continue reading

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Using my Slow Cooker – the best! Cooking with kids is such fun – try it!

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I am definitely in love with my slow cooker – it makes the house smell divine, is so easy and labor free – and just sits there all day doing its work without my  having to supervise, worry or get … Continue reading

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