You’ll probably have noticed that over the last 12 months or so, I’ve been writing more about sustainability, the environment, and how we can help …
The ultimate Welsh cheeseboard
It’ll come as no surprise when I tell you that for me, Christmas is mostly about the food. It’s also about family. We get together, …
Cheese and onion pie with winter slaw
I’ve always loved a pie. In fact, my first ever blog post back in 2012 was about a pie. Perhaps it’s because I just love …
Ekiben – the fastest food in Japan
.If you travel to Japan as a tourist, at some point in your trip you’re probably going to take a Shinkansen. These high speed bullet …
Igniting a passion at the Black Country Living Museum
If I’m looking at my glass half full, I’d say that unemployment comes with its perks. I’ve had a lot of free time to spend …
Creamy butternut squash gratin recipe
Well it’s most definitely autumn and winter is on the way. Cold, foggy, miserable weather has been the usual here so so comfort food order …
FareShare South West – fighting against hunger and food waste
Food poverty in the UK is real. In Bristol, 26% of children live in households where there isn’t enough money to support a nutritionally balanced …
A week of living below the line
This week, from Monday to Friday I was living below the line, with just £1 a day for all food and drink consumed. I did …
Live below the line – £5 for 5 days
It’s been a tough couple of months and if I’m honest, inspiration has run a little dry. In mid-August I was made redundant and shortly …
Sticky balsamic chicken with griddled antipasti
Well, autumn is well and truly here and I’ve even had the heating on (twice) so here’s something to remind you of summer. My mum …





