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Starling singing (Sturnus vulgaris) If they were rarities then birdwatchers would travel hundreds of miles to see them. Starlings! Surely most people can identify one. A little smaller than the Blackbird and the adults are blackish. Quite drab really. But perhaps we are too familiar with ...

There are two instances where the smell of food played a part in my upbringing and in my later life: the smell of my mother's home cooked Lasagne and the local coffee shop roasting coffee beans that I could smell on my way to school. I still use my mother's recipe today as a chef and in my own home ...

Serve up a treat for breakfast time (or dessert) with easy homemade Belgian waffles. Top with whatever you fancy, fruit, ice cream, and bacon are all classics. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 240ml buttermilk 60g unsalted butter, melted ½ tsp vanilla ...

Enjoy this easy Mexican rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, ...

Make these banana muffins for an easy breakfast or a snack on the go. They're also great for lunchboxes and will prove popular with the whole family. Prep: 15 - 25 mins Cook: 25 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 12 INGREDIENTS 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp ...

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day! Prep: 35 mins Cook: 30 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 10-12 INGREDIENTS 235ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin 100g natural yogurt ...