Pink mojo chicken and harissa roast vegetables
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with healthy meals without losing flavour. Chicken and vegetables is a safe ‘healthy’ option and I find that marinades are a good way to…
October 2012
Annies Burger Shack, Nottingham
We were out with friends in Nottingham this weekend to taste what we were promised were THE BEST burgers in Nottingham. Turns out my friends were VERY right! Head over…
Roasted Squash with feta & chorizo
This is a great autumn recipe using Squash which is just coming into season now. You can make this with any type of squash or even pumpkin I reckon. I…
Chutney Ivy, Leicester
This weekend we went for dinner with Dave’s parents at Chutney Ivy in Leicester – groupon vouchers clutched tight, we ran in the wind and the rain from the car…
Purnell’s Restaurant, Birmingham
What lucky people we are – for our wedding present from my mum and step dad, we went to Purnell’s for dinner – that is – Glynn Purnell’s Michelin Starred…
Afternoon Tea Delight!
Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon drinking tea, feet up, slippers on, watching Disney films and gossiping with friends. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday! A friend…
Marcus Wareing’s classic beef hot pot
Earlier this week on a rainy cold day, I decided to dig out a recipe which I’ve not made for a while: Beef hot pot from Marcus Wareing’s 2007 book:…
The Delonghi Icona Vintage – pure kettle joy!
We went to John Lewis today to start spending some of our wedding vouchers. Dave somehow managed to convince me that we needed a new TV so we’re now the…
Olive Magazine ‘7 meals for £35’ to the test!
Now that we’re home from honeymoon and feeling the pinch a little, I’ve decided to put Olive Magazine to the test and try out their “7 meals for £35” feature.…
The Star Inn 1744, Thrussington
Above photo from The Star Inn’s facebook page. We’re easing ourselves back into healthy eating slowly following our honeymoon and so, when my mum suggested a last minute meal at…