This is where all my recipes that can be eaten any day are stored. Very little baking in this category
Autumn is officially here and it has turned a little bit chilly. One of life’s simple pleasures is a bowl of delicious stew after a family walk. Such an easy option for feeding a hungry family on cold days. Easy to make too, all you need is some good quality ingredients and let time do its thing. I made this stew at the weekend and … Continue reading Autumn Walks and a delicious casserole
September is a month to get out and about before the real cold wet weather gets here and life transitions permanently indoors for a few months. We managed to get out to a local festival this weekend despite the howling gales – some of the trees were actually toppled by the gale and most of the bouncy castles had been put away by the time … Continue reading Curried Lentil and Rice Loaves with Red Pepper Hummus
I got given out to recently for having hard to get ingredients in my recipes. Hands up straight away, there is star anise in this one, NOT a show stopper if you don’t have it but it really elevates the carrot soup from a nice everyday flavoured soup to something altogether more delicious. Not that I think it is terribly difficult to get but I … Continue reading Carrot Soup with Star Anise served with Croque Monsieur Toasts
I have a few loves about Autumn which make it my favourite season – the first is Jumpers , I’ve always loved big jumpers, warm and easy to wear, wrap with a scarf and usually there is no need for a coat, second are long walks looking for blackberries, followed by hot ports by the fire. And so Autumn has arrived, a drop in temperatures, … Continue reading Fish Pie for Autumn Days …..
My first few days at school have been slightly traunatic – Eva herself has been fine, loves it, barely looks back but I’m trying to readjust to her new life and our new schedule. More seasoned parents assure us it will settle down and all be fine …….they have been referring to the kids but I’m hoping the advice holds true for Mums too… Add … Continue reading Family friendly 1 pot bean casserole …
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