Recipes Cave

A new law will come into effect today making companies label produce and meats with the country it comes from. However processed food don't have to the Obama administration says its a start. I don't know if it will make folks make healthier choices but its interesting, I often pick up a piece of fruit and imagine how the orchard would be. Amazingly America grows so much even in North Carolina where I live I am amazed by what folks grow in their back gardens squash, zucchini, apples, tomatos, spinach, okra, potatoes just to name a few. Check out your local farmers markets for great local and healthy produce and you may be surprised to see what's grown in your neck of the woods! But remember unprocessed foods, with just one or two ingredients are much better for you, like fruits and vegetables, organic meats, lentils and beans and whole grain breads. If you don't know what the ingredient is don't eat it !!!

You Know Your In London When .....

Here are a few pictures of very British things, like lancashire hotpot baby food, Jasmine liked this, egg and soldiers - is 1/2 boiled egg with small slices of toast to dip in it. This is a name of a restaurant in Clapham also Brew- or cup of tea. We had brunch here, bacon sandwiches, eggs, bread and butter pudding and of course tea!! The flavors of crisps are very British also, apparently there is a nationwide competition to vote for the best flavour!! www.walkers.com Its great to go back home after living in the States for 6 years and see things through new eyes!

Going To The Homeland to Have a Cuppa With Grandma!

So the big trip is tomorrow going home to show off our Beautiful little daughter to all our friends and family, can't wait. Will take pictures along the way. First stop is England then Scotland, France and Italy. I hope I can learn new dishes and savor the tastes along the way. We are so blessed to be able to make the trip and get to eat in these wonderful places. Looking forward to my Grandmas cake and cups of hot British tea, in the picture you will see how it looks and an electric kettle, a staple in every Brits home!, fresh French bread and cheeses in France and Provencal cuisine. Oh and Italian coffee is to die for with the fresh pasta's and herbs. Come along, I'll make room in our cases for you along with all the baby clothes, bibs and diapers!!

Chicken BBQ: A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Dish

Chicken BBQ : A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Dish. Chicken BBQ is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with juicy, flavorful chicken that is cooked in a rich and smoky BBQ sauce. Chicken BBQ is a great option for a potluck or barbecue, and it is also a popular dish to serve at home. Chicken BBQ Recipe Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 cup BBQ sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Pour the chicken and sauce into a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or

A Flourishing Porto Alegre Garden

Let me introduce you to Monique I met her on twitter, a lovely Mum and world traveler, fun and full of life she blogs at Ready, Pack, Go - A family travel blog where her, her hubby and daughter. share their travel adventures. The other day I was chatting about the passion fruit I had bought and how to know if it was ripe when Monique replied that she grew up in Brazil with passion fruits in her garden. In fact 30 fruit trees and an abundant kitchen garden. I couldn't resist asking her for a guest post to tell us about the wonderful garden she grew up with- My name is Monique and though many originally think I'm French, I am actually from Brazil. My family (husband and daughter) and I have been living abroad for the past 7 years and we are now based in Miami, FL, but travel is our passion. Since the world is too big to stay in only one place, we are always on the road. But there is one place we always go back to: Brazil, our home. But my Brazil is a bit different than the one

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