Tag Archives: Buffet

PUT DOWN THE PROZAC – LET’S HAVE A STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS!

Well, this has been my second Christmas/Holiday blog post since I started The Caper Tree last year and even though I’ve been away from the blogosphere for a while, I’m back now and gearing up for all the joy this … Continue reading

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ROCKET OR ARUGULA – IT’S SO MUCH BETTER HOMEGROWN

Oh how I love the sunshine! Just the very thought of all that lovely Vitamin D seeping into my pores just makes me smile.  It’s not only me that worships those blessed UV rays; our garden is bursting with life … Continue reading

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Parsnips: The Noble Tuber Puts on its Mankini and Gets Dressed for Summer

I am smiling again! The sun is out here in the UK, the evenings are bathed in daylight and we can all wear sunglasses again without looking like some celebrity who is trying desperately hard to be recognised by pretending … Continue reading

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From Cupcakes to Kebabs, VegFest was Brilliant!

Well hello there! It seems the last time I posted a blog was ages ago; where has the time gone? Well, I have been extremely busy this past month and last week was especially so but very exciting. After my … Continue reading

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MEAT SUBSTITUTES ARE FINE AT HOME, BUT THAT BETTER NOT BE TVP IN MY CHILLI, CHEF!

This is my modern take on the great 1970’s Scandinavian export, the cheese and meat fondue by throwing Japan right there into the mix. It consists of a dish of raw vegetables & tofu, some dipping brilliant dipping sauces and tempura batter. The idea is that like a fondue, you place the hot oil in a fondue bowl in the middle of the dining table and cook your food right there. You skewer your vegetable with your fondue fork, coat it in the batter and put it straight into the hot oil. After 30-45 seconds, it’s cooked and you remove it, placing it on a piece of absorbent cloth to remove any excess oil and then dip it in a sauce of your choice. BE WARNED, IT’S GOING TO BE HOT so you may want to put it on your plate and eat it with a knife & fork once it’s cooled. Continue reading

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Old Habits May Die Hard, But I’m Gonna Strangle Them Till They Do.

I have to admit, I am a creature of habit. I like certain rituals or routines because they make me feel in control of my life. It is human nature after all. We all have our rituals don’t we? For … Continue reading

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If they Don’t Contain Meat, are they Still Called Pigs in Blankets?

Well Christmas is nearly here and the Tofurkey is getting fat! Actually I’ve never had Tofurkey and I don’t intend to start this year  I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with it and it tastes just fine and I shouldn’t be … Continue reading

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