I’m more of a muffin maker than a cookie monster but last week I mixed things up a little. Why? Because I’m a stickler for routine and doing things I’ve always done. So, when something goes well in the kitchen I tend to put the recipe on repeat. It’s a good thing for someone like … Continue reading
It’s easy to spend an hour or two drafting and editing to reach 500 words or so of your own beautifully crafted content. It’s equally as easy to fail at the final hurdle with a headline that can be a rushed afterthought. I’ve failed at this hurdle myself a fair few times, and that’s why … Continue reading
Chicken livers. They’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Offal meat more broadly is one of those ‘love or hate’ ingredients. A little like olives and anchovies. Of course I wouldn’t be writing this post if I wasn’t particularly fond of chicken livers. I am; especially when they come in the form of a homemade pate … Continue reading
I got a little carried away after posting my last dip recipe – for sweet potato hummus. With sweet potatoes on special and a jar of tahini to be used I made a batch every few days. But, for December I wanted a new dip, one with a little Christmas magic. It was intended for my … Continue reading
I sit firmly in the no excuses camp when it comes to preparing as many meals as possible completely from scratch. I freeze batches of organic chicken stock, shun store bought sauerkraut for a homemade version and even mix my own spice blends – like Indian garam masala. Of course I appreciate that in today’s non-stop … Continue reading
Every day my fellow foodies inspire me with healthy versions of traditional sweet treats. I often find myself printing their recipes and adding them to my bursting at the seams recipe folder. But, despite only working part time, I find there are never enough hours in the day to get around to trying out all … Continue reading
I’ve been officially off sugar since early 2012. Today, a few years on my sweet tooth is easily satisfied. Where once I could easily devour a whole (large) bar of milk chocolate I’m now happy with a few squares of 85% dark chocolate. Giving up sugar hasn’t meant giving up my favourite desserts – because so … Continue reading
