This weekend was the first in a long time that we had to just ‘chill’. Aside from being at friends for dinner on Friday night, …
Olive Magazine Challenge! Bagels
One of my new years resolutions was to improve my cooking skills and try new things in the kitchen. With this in mind, whilst flicking …
Mary Berry’s Baking Bible
2012 was well and truly the year of Mary Berry – and I’m quite confident that her popularity will continue on and on! I for …
What to eat between Christmas and New Year
We’re in that weird in-between stage, aren’t we? For those of us lucky enough to be off work for the duration, we’re facing the middle …
Spicentice Lamb Tagine
I’ve talked about Spicentice before – I met Ketan, the owner, at the good food show in November and have really rated their products ever …
Make ahead and cut down that Christmas dinner stress!
I know everyone is posting about Christmas at the moment – how to plan ahead, what to buy, what to cook etc.. and at first …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …