I’ve just got back from Doddington Hall near Lincoln where I’ve been helping my mums friend with some photography of her pieces in the Sculpture Exhibition …
Nanna’s 80th Birthday at Salims
Last weekend we were celebrating my Nanna’s 80th birthday. Naturally, she wanted to mark the occassion with a curry, like all 80 year olds do. So, …
Rhubarb & Strawberry Crumble Muffins
For those of you who follow me on Twitter or are fans of my Facebook page, you’ll know that of late, I’ve been on a …
The Greedy Italians: Salsicce fatte a mano con salsa pepolata
About a month ago, Dave came home with a new cookbook for me – as much as I love a bunch of flowers, I love …
Eating and drinking in Garfagnana, Tuscany
We have an affinity with Tuscany in our family. In particular, with the Garfagnana region around Barga. My mum and her husband (crumble munching Andy) …
Rhubarb & Gingey Crumble
Sitting in my mum’s lounge last weekend, minding my own business and enjoying a cuppa, the following conversation ensues between myself and Andy (step daddy): …
Old School Tuscan Chicken One Pot
It has been a while since I’ve put anything up on here as I’ve been busy searching and applying for jobs, plus its now only 6 …
Mitzi Wilson’s lamb gushtaba
I don’t know who I’m kidding. For over a week I’ve been meaning to post this recipe like I have thousands of screaming fans crying …
Pillings Lock, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire
Pillings Lock Marina is a strange place. I’ve lived in Barrow upon Soar for 3 years and knew nothing of it for the first 2 …
Jamie Oliver double act in London.
Given my new status as an unemployed person, I decided to use the time for something fun & came down to London on Saturday morning …