As Winter starts to get closer I start to think about warmer dishes. I also start to think about spices that we can add to these meals. Earlier this year my husband suggested cooking southern spice chips. Ted went on …
Fermented Lemons and Limes
Citrus fruit are a staple on our shopping list. I tend to eat lemon and limes on a daily basis. In recent years I started fermenting foods. The other day I decided to ferment the lemons and limes that I …
Sausage and Leek Pot Pie – Video Version
When I tell my husband Howard and son Ted it’s sausages for dinner I always get a big cheer. They love sausages and I like it when they eat all their dinner too. I know when I make a meal …
Apple, Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
When we first moved into this house over eight years ago I decided I wanted to grow an apple tree. We went to our local garden centre and I choose a tree. At the time I was so keen to …
Slow Cooker Steak, Veggies and Mash Potato – Video Version
Even during the warmer months my son Ted and I love a steak dinner. Although I don’t like to stand by a hot stove to cook them. Therefore I decided to get the slow cooker from the cupboard. Even in …
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Apple and Blackberry Smoothie
Smoothies although they can be sugary are a good way to get fruit into your kids diet. My son Ted used to love apples. Ted also used to love a homemade apple and blackberry crumble. Nowadays Ted is not so …
Chicken Pot Pie – Video Version
The nights have started getting shorter again. Although it’s only August/September I really fancied comfort food. That’s what I love about winter the warming foods we all get to enjoy. Plus my son will be back to school soon so …
Slow Cooker Apples and Blackberries
When winter comes I love to cook in my slow cooker. Slow cooking food is a great way to cook a meal. It’s also great to cook desserts in. In the past I have normally stewed apples on the hob …
Watermelon and Lime Sorbet – Video Version
Although summer is almost over for another year here in the UK I still think it’s OK to eat cold foods. At the end of August beginning of September the weather can still be warm so eating a bowl of …
Chopped Gammon and Pesto Sandwich
In recent years sandwiches have not really been on my menu. Nowadays at lunchtime I enjoy eating gluten free pasta with leftover meat. Recently I’ve been noticing chopped sandwiches on my social media pages. As I love trying new foods …
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