Cod with Chorizo and Tomatoes
After a weekend of excessive eating and drinking, I wanted something quick and healthy for dinner tonight. After a rummage in the freezer and fridge, I (sort of) had the…
Spicentice Prawn Goan Curry
I was fortunate to meet the lovely Spicentice guys at the BBC Good Food Show a few weeks back. We were drawn to multicoloured stall and after a little chat,…
Foodies Christmas Gift Ideas
I’ve made a real effort to be organised this year and have almost finished my Christmas shopping already! All this has made me think about what I’d like this year…
Christmas Leftovers: Turkey Pilaf
If you’re hosting Christmas this year, this could be just what you need for Boxing day whether you’re planning a buffet for 10 or a quiet hot meal for 2.…
The BBC Good Food Show Winter – Roundup!
On Saturday I was at the BBC Good Food Show Winter at the NEC in Birmingham. It was a busy, tiring but very enjoyable day. Over the four days, it…
A Hidden Gem – The Grey Lady, Newtown Linford
After a days Christmas shopping we decided to stop for lunch at The Grey Lady in Newtown Linford, a picturesque village on the edge of Bradgate Park, around 5 miles…
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Its cold and wet, I want a nice warm bowl of homemade soup. I think soup is the easiest thing to make in the world. Unless you’re trying something fancy,…
BBC Good Food Show Winter – its on its way!
For all those Midlands based foodies out there, its the BBC Good Food Show Winter next week – at the NEC Birmingham from 28 November – 2 December. I’m very…
End of the month dinners..
Its almost payday but not quite. We don’t want to do a food shop until we’re paid…but inspiration is running low. Time to do a stocktake and plan some cheap…
Baked Chicken with Onions & Tomatoes
As you know, I’m a fan of batch cooking. Both of us work full time and often work late and away from home. You probably know from your own lives…