While having no intention of becoming vegetarians, we are always looking at ways to cut down our meat consumption and get more veg into our diets. So we try and limit red meat and have reduce the amount of processed … Continue reading
Sometimes a successful recipe comes about by complete accident. These lemon and raisin flapjacks were the result of a hungry Sunday baking sesh, when I knew what I wanted (which actually was just to bake) but I didn’t have anything … Continue reading
A few weeks ago someone at work came into the office with tales of a delicious cherry bakewell brownie she’d had in a cafe. It sounded like something I’d like to eat so I had to try and make it … Continue reading
A little River Cottage magic for Christmas When I visited River Cottage last month chef Andy showed us how to make venison bresaola and it immediately went on my Christmas to do list. Bresaola, red wine marinated and air dried … Continue reading
Kitchen envy and bowl-licking goodness! Sometimes wonderful food can be found in the most unusual of places. When I was invited to Stefano De Blasio Kitchens to celebrate the kitchen showroom’s 25th anniversary, I was told that there would be … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when getting up in the dark for work makes me crave a getaway- somewhere with lots of daylight and culture. Alas, I don’t have anything planned until early next year so I’ve been baking some … Continue reading