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Real Fruit Juice Gummy Bears…

313891 CommentReal+Fruit+Juice+Gummy+Bears...2019-10-30+10%3A00%3A36Cassandra October 30, 2019 By Cassandra
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Real Fruit Juice Gummy Bears are my new favourite thing! Read on to find out why and how to make your own...First up, the reason why I'm a fan of these real fruit juice gummy bears is that Master Frugal has been unwell lately and one of the things that his doctor has said is that he has super low iron levels. We've got some quite strong iron supplements from the doctors and been told to concentrate on increasing his iron levels and to help that, she recommended that we try and up his vitamin C levels too as that really helps with iron absorption. These little … [Read more...]

Hot Chocolate Cookies….

96419 CommentsHot+Chocolate+Cookies....2019-10-26+19%3A40%3A43Cassandra October 26, 2019 By Cassandra
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We first shared our recipe for these super cute little hot chocolate cookies back in 2013 and over the years we've made them again so many times. For some reason though, I've never got around to taking some new photos to replace the not-so-good photos that I took back then - probably because half of them 'disappear' as soon I take them out of the oven usually.Anyway, I've made a batch today ready for everyone getting back in from the football later on and because I actually had time to play before they get home and tuck in, I've actually managed to take a few photos. I've added … [Read more...]

Homemade Healthy Roasted Tomato Soup….

30466Leave a Comment2019-10-23+09%3A00%3A23Cassandra October 23, 2019 By Cassandra
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It's definitely soup weather today and I have tomatoes in the oven roasting away ready to make this homemade tomato soup recipe. My homemade roasted tomato soup is absolutely amazing and I guarantee that once you've made it once, you'll make it again and again!I love the smell (and taste) of tomatoes that are sold on the vine as it reminds me of watering the tomatoes with my dad in his greenhouse when I was a child. The smell takes me right back to when I used to pester my dad to let me help with some of the watering and the memories that the smell brings back makes me feel … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider (Non Alcoholic)….

October 9, 2019 By Cassandra
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One of the best things about this time of year is the fact that it's absolutely OK to drink as much spiced apple cider as you want. and my slow cooker spiced apple cider not only tastes amazing but it's also super easy to make.I've been trying to perfect this slow cooker spiced apple cider recipe for a few years now and now I'm convinced that the recipe is as close to perfect as it's ever going to get. It so warming and has the loveliest taste that I really just can't describe - you're just going to have to try and make it yourself.Why not pin my 'slow cooker spiced … [Read more...]

No Alcohol Fruit Cake Recipe…

September 26, 2019 By Cassandra
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This easy no alcohol fruit cake recipe makes the perfect fruit cake for you if you prefer yours without alcohol. It's an ideal Christmas cake substitute although I guarantee you'll love it all year round!This super easy no alcohol fruit cake recipe is so tasty and I'm pretty sure you're going to love it as much as we do! We're not usually fans of fruit cake, specifically Christmas Cake but this no alcohol version just seems so much lighter and has a much nicer taste!It's also pretty easy to make and although I've gone with a cream cheese frosting, you could use any icing … [Read more...]

Easy Chicken Parmo Recipe…

September 16, 2019 By Cassandra
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If you've never heard of a parmo then I'm about to blow your mind with this super easy chicken parmo recipe...I'm pretty sure that about 95% of you won't have a clue what a chicken parmo even is so I'd best start by filling you in. Wikipedia describes it better than I can though: The parmo, or Teesside Parmesan, is a dish originating in Middlesbrough, Teesside, and a popular item of take-away food in North East England. It consists of a breaded cutlet of chicken or pork topped with a white béchamel sauce and cheese, usually cheddar cheese. … [Read more...]