Just especially for Babs here’s a couple of waffle recipes to try. She bought a waffle iron, and was asking on Twitter if anyone had any recipes. So here we are. The first one is a quick, easy yeast free waffle. The second is a more traditional Belgian waffle using yeast, takes a little bit longer to prepare but its well worth it!
Just top them with whatever you like; maple syrup, chocolate sauce, fruit or just dust them with icing sugar.
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This is our twist on Eaton Mess. Very, very popular amongst our regulars, and proved to be a big hit at the last Wirral TweetUp.
Very simple, easy, little mess and little washing-up afterwards, very indulgent, creamy & fruity!
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This is for those of you that have caught the ’soup bug.’ Quick and easy to prepare and ideal for a cold, wet winters day….or to take to work in a flask! Don’t forget you can always double the ingredients and put it in the freezer for another day.
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We have a few friends that can cook, but want to learn how to do certain dishes. Pretty understandable as both a very busy with work, and come the evening don’t have much time to prepare dinner.
So we’ve decided to start from scratch. How to prepare vegetables, how to chop correctly, thus making it easier in the long run. Starting from the basics and working from the way up is the best way. Especially when what they know, is from TV and various online recipes.
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Here’s a really, tasty, easy, quick dessert to try…..one of my favourites!
All you need are some peaches, lemons, Amaretto and cream. Couldn’t be easier…
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Here’s a really quick and easy recipe for garlic bread, a great accompaniment to Lasagne al forno or enjoy on it’s own.
You can even top with cheese or tomatoes for an added edge if you like.
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I’ve decided to blog about Lasagne, as that’s what we’re going to have for tea. As you might know, there are many types of Lasagne out there, from Verdi to vegetable, it’s one of those dishes that you can put your special mark on.
A favourite of mine is this Lasagne “Al Forno”. Al Forno means baked in Italian, and that’s exactly what you do.
Bake it. So why not try this simple, filling, dish?
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Winter warmers aren’t all about comfort food they can be drinks too. Hot toddies & Hot Chocolate rank among my favorite, but this one really hits the spot!
Why not give it a whirl? Simple, quick, and a great alternative to Horlicks. 
Sit in front of the fire & enjoy..
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On this chilly evening, we find ourselves snowed in. Well not quite, the road up the hill is like a sheet of ice & untill the gritter has been down we’re certainly not going anywhere. After tea we decided to sort out the freezer. Think I’ve been missing it, as we’ve not been open since Christmas Day. Sad I know..
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Simply one of my favorite recipes! Reminds me of when I was younger and Mum would send me out to pick Apples off the tree. Quite a chore as I was so little, but really enjoyed using the produce out of the garden into something we could eat.
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Kate is building on more than 20 years experience as a chef in Wirral & Liverpool, having cooked for Princess Anne, and even Jason Orange. She started at Wirral Met college, where she graduated with a distinction, and became the youngest head chef, in the multi-national company she worked for at just 18.
Kate has a huge passion for serving food made with locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.
"I love the concept of unpretentious restaurant dining with restaurant food, at reasonable prices. I believe that good honest food should be available for everyone, at a price they can afford".
Our meat is supplied by Derek Massey & Son Butchers in Heswall. All of our Beef comes from Welsh Black Breed cows reared in North Wales & Lamb comes from Ness. Eggs are free range & organic from Hillside Farm in Thursaston.
"The recession has brought about a lot of challenges for local people. By using local produce we're doing our little bit to help secure local jobs and sustain the local economy. It's on our doorstep, so why not use it?".
Kate is also on Twitter, so if you have a question about any of the recipes just ask!
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