Eileen Goodall

I was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to England with my family at the ripe old age of 13. I had my first child in my early thirties, went to University in my late thirties and had my second child days before my 40th birthday. Not counting my family and my dear friends I have 5 passions;s sculling, photography, genealogy, cooking and last but not least my gorgeous children - the first four I intend to explore on HubPages, the children is a whole other story!

Cooking:

How did I begin to cook? Well that's all down to my Mother, now most people will rave about their Mother's cooking - with me it's the opposite my Mother couldn't cook, no that's unfair she could cook - 2 things - Chicken Broth and an old Scottish favourite called Stovies - but honestly that was it. There are family stories about the Christmas where she nuked portions of Christmas Pudding in the microwave and slopped cold milk on top - Christmas Dinners were SUCH a disappointment. She also boiled cabbage for hours, yes we would have been better off drinking the water but did we know that all those years ago? No! Food was just the wallpaper hanging on the wall, we had it but no-one took any notice of it, in fact the wallpaper was much more exciting, food was something that had to be done, fuel for the body not the soul.

In my early adulthood I went out to dinner, cooking was not for me, how boring, what is there to get excited about? Somewhere deep inside me was my distant Italian heritage's love of food, just desperate to get out, it arrived with my first child, he was sensitive to additives, and I wanted the best for this gorgeous boy of mine and he was going to get it.

One Christmas a very kind boss, Chris Pouncey, bought me a cookbook and this I had to dig out of the attic to where it had been banished many years before, I still have it, it's called The Creative Cook by Mary Berry (I had no idea who she was at the time and I've only just realised who this book was written by recently), it's been well-thumbed and has fallen apart, the recipes of 30 years ago are so different from today BUT it taught me the basics, how to boil an egg, how to make a basic sauce, what to do with this hard stuff they call pasta, that may sound a bit basic but trust me when you leave home and you only know how to use a can opener and put a Fray Bentos pie in the oven then it was exactly what I needed.

So here I am on HubPages and I hope that you like my recipes and will try them, especially the desserts like the Butterscotch Bars which keep me sane in this mad world.

Genealogy:

Many years ago I decided to trace my family tree and it's been an exciting ride every step of the way and of course is always ongoing. At one point I was trying to find my Great Great Grandmother believing that she had passed away in Glasgow, Scotland and it was only through the kindness of a wonderful lady in New Jersey who sent me a photograph of her grave that I found her. At that point I decided to do the same for all those whose ancestors are buried in the heart of England and wherever I go I dive into graveyards and take photographs to pass on to their descendants.

So in a nutshell that's what I'm all about - please follow me on Hubpages and I'd love to hear from you all. Please also follow my daughter at http://hubpages.com/_112qvdkcdu1s0/@chelseagoodall

In the Spotlight

Fabulous Chicken Wing Sauce Recipes - perfect for a BBQ or relaxing in front of the television

A great selection of perfect Chicken Wing Sauces for all those Summer barbecues and parties.

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An easy recipe for Perfect American Pancakes

This pancake recipe really is quick and easy - and pancakes are filling, cheap and delicious - not only will your family and friends stomachs be full - you're bank balance will be fuller too.

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Rocky Road Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

A most luxurious and stunning chocolate cake with a rocky road topping perfect for a birthday or special treat.

In the Spotlight

Delicious Buttery Raisin Cookies Recipe

Light, chewy, buttery raisin cookies easy to make and to make you happy.

In the Spotlight

Traditional English Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

One of the best cakes for a teatime treat, this easy recipe is quick to prepare, mess-free, and makes one of the most delicious lemon drizzle cakes you'll ever taste.

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  5:2 Diet Recipe: Thai Green Chicken Curry and Rice

  24 months ago

  The ultimate classic, Thai green chicken curry is easy to prepare, takes 20 minutes to cook, is totally delicious, and is only 245 calories—perfect for the 5:2 diet.

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  Internet & the Web

  Fun Things to do with Google and Google Translate

  11 years ago

  Fun things to do on Google Translate for Google. My daughter and I spent ages playing with Google Translate which is a language translation program but it can do some really funny things too!

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  DIY Craft Projects for June

  3 years ago

  June is bursting with colour and DIY craft ideas, superb thoughtful ideas for gifts and easy craft to get the whole family involved. Having a wedding? Here's the perfect job for the groom to get involved with.

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  Fashion and Beauty

  Beauty, Fashion, Hair and Nail Art for June

  3 years ago

  June is such a fun month and for me it's going to be all about cuteness and glamour, this month's beauty, fashion, hair and nail art designs should fit the bill perfectly for inspiration and style.

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  Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe

  2 years ago

  Looking for an easy recipe for simple, delicious cupcakes? These little golden vanilla cupcakes are filled with scrumptious chocolate chips. They're perfect for sharing, but they're so good you might just keep them all for yourself.

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  Dessert Recipes

  Best Dessert and Cake Recipes for May

  3 years ago

  May's offering of Delectable Delicious Desserts for you to drool over.

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  Fashion and Beauty

  Hot Beauty, Nail Art and Fashion Looks for May

  3 years ago

  May's fabulous roundup of beauty products for you to gasp over; everything from nails and hair to a 6-week cellulite busting routine.

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  Dessert Recipes

  Best Recipes for Cake and Desserts in April - including the fabulous and surprisingly easy Kit Kat Cake

  3 years ago

  April's round up of the best recipes for gorgeous desserts, cakes, cookies and baked goodies on the internet.

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  Fashion and Beauty

  Hot Beauty, Nail Art and Fashion Looks for April

  3 years ago

  April's collection of Hot Beauty Inspiration; everything that is pastel, pearls and sparkle seems to be in the air this month.

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  Beef Recipes

  Warming English Winter Beef Cobbler and easy Biscuits/Savory Scone Recipe

  11 years ago

  Looking for simple recipes for an evening meal, then how about this easy warming Beef recipe that is filling and can be prepared in advance - perfect for a cold Winter's day and a hungry family.

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  Dessert Recipes

  Butterscotch Pecan Blondies

  13 months ago

  Delicious chewy goodness that everyone will love - these beat cupcakes and muffins any day.

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  Genealogy, Family History & Family Trees

  Surnames R-Z - Family History; English Genealogy, Gravestone Photographs and Information

  3 years ago

  Photographs and responses to requests for help from the Graves, Burial Records and Photographs Hubpage Surnames R-Z

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  Genealogy, Family History & Family Trees

  Surnames G-Q - Family History; English Genealogy, Gravestone Photographs and Information

  10 years ago

  Photographs and responses to requests for help from the Graves, Burial Records and Photographs Hubpage Surnames G-Q

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  Halloween Decorations

  Halloween Decorations, Recipes and Pumpkin Carving Ideas - Everything for a Special Halloween / Trick or Treat Evening

  3 years ago

  How to make your own Halloween decorations for your home.

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  Traditional Scottish Chicken Broth Soup Recipe

  2 years ago

  Good, hearty, body-warming food for the soul, chicken broth is the perfect Scottish dish.

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  Travel and Places

  Brighton is the English Seaside at its Best

  3 years ago

  A marvellous long weekend in Brighton - England's premier seaside resort.

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  Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Chilli Con Carne Recipe

  2 years ago

  This is a recipe for a very low-fat, low-calorie (but high on flavour) chilli con carne for those watching their weight or dieting.

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  Hamsters

  Syrian Hamsters Make Perfect Pets

  3 years ago

  How to love and care for a Syrian hamster.

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  A Traditional English Pudding Recipe Baked Jam Roly-Poly

  2 years ago

  Jam roly-poly is a traditional English pudding served with custard or cream that the whole family will love.

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  delishably.com

  Traditional English Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

  2 years ago

  One of the best cakes for a teatime treat, this easy recipe is quick to prepare, mess-free, and makes one of the most delicious lemon drizzle cakes you'll ever taste.