Still so much to do, and so little time…
I think this is what everyone is saying, Christmas started this year even earlier than before! The pressure of the shops, the Christmas...
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Jo Banks
Nov 16, 2018
Getting ahead for Christmas with edible Christmas gifts.
This time last week I was at Country Living Magazine – Christmas Fair at the London Business Design Centre. As always lots of wonderful...
Jo Banks
Dec 22, 2017
Week 4 – ready or not it’s here…
So I could do with three more weeks to get everything wrapped and sorted. Why do I always think I am organised and then realise actually...
Jo Banks
Dec 8, 2017
Week 2 – Desperately hunting Christmas presents
Further down the list of festive preparations, however, I cannot find a purple tractor for my 5 year old nephew, every other colour, the...
Jo Banks
Nov 26, 2017
Time to stir the traditions?
This week has been one of the busiest food related for the year, so far! With the lead up to Thanksgiving my thoughts are back to our...
Jo Banks
Nov 21, 2017
Christmas Preparation – wreath and canapes workshop
Date: Saturday 9th December 2017 Time: 11:30-2.30pm Venue: Crockham Hill Village Hall, TN8 6RP Come and get all ready for...
Jo Banks
Nov 21, 2017
Christmas Themed – ‘Hands on’ Supper Club
Date: Wednesday 6th December 2017 Time: 7.30pm-10pm Venue: Crockham Hill Village Hall, TN8 6RP Come and get your festive entertaining...
Jo Banks
Dec 16, 2016
No-stir Chicken/Turkey and Cranberry Risotto
This is another one pot but even easier as it can be made in the microwave. Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries 2 cups hot water 1...
Jo Banks
Dec 16, 2016
No-stir salmon and leek risotto
I love this recipe as its a throw in one pot and pop in the oven. You add the sliced pieces of smoked salmon to serve with a little fresh...
Jo Banks
Dec 16, 2016
Last Friday Foodie Blog for 2016
So today the girls break up from school and the routine all changes as we have a couple of weeks of well earned holidays. Last night we...
Jo Banks
Dec 12, 2016
Christmas Markets and Present Ideas
I have been looking at what I think is ‘the thing’ this Christmas, for ‘foodies’ that is… and in my opinion its the ‘How to make’ kit… I...
Jo Banks
Dec 2, 2016
Christmas Muffins
Christmas Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground allspice ½ cup light brown sugar 1...
Jo Banks
Dec 2, 2016
Home-made Christmas Mincemeat
Adapted from Delia’s Happy Christmas recipe book. Ingredients: 450g cooking apples, cored and peeled and chopped small 225g shredded suet...
Jo Banks
Dec 2, 2016
Christmas Shopping
Hopefully Christmas cake is made and pudding too, if you make it from scratch. I have also made homemade mincemeat this year which I...
Jo Banks
Nov 25, 2016
Thanksgiving this side of the pond
Our teenage daughter was born in the states, Tennessee to be precise so we used to celebrate Thanksgiving in a big way. It was a good...
Jo Banks
Nov 13, 2016
Baked Camembert or Brie Recipes
These work for any round cheese brie or camembert. Chilli-Pecan Camembert Ingredients: 50 g pecan halves, coarsely chopped 1 fresh...
Jo Banks
Nov 8, 2016
Evening – Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop
Thursday 15th December 2016 Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop – Harris Room, Crockham Hill Village Hall Sally Boulton and I will be...
Jo Banks
Nov 8, 2016
Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop – Crockham Hill
Thursday 8th December 2016 Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop – Harris Room, Crockham Hill Village Hall Sally Boulton and I will be...
Jo Banks
Nov 8, 2016
Christmas Treats – Crockham Hill Primary School
Saturday 3rd December 2016 – Crockham Hill Primary School After 8 years dedicated to food, Jo Banks brings creative recipe ideas together...
Jo Banks
Nov 5, 2016
Canapes and first mincepie for the year!
This was an extremely busy week. Back to normal after half term, and Halloween on a school night, which I can never remember! It didn’t...
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