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 …
The Hammer and Pincers, Wymeswold
Last night Dave and I went for dinner at the Hammer and Pincers in Wymeswold (near Loughborough) and it was BLOODY LOVELY! As a bit …
Amazing Games Night Nibbles
Get 8 consenting adults in a room, a collection of the finest 1980’s and 90’s board games around and fuel them with high quality nibbles …
Double Chocolate Cheesecake and other things…
Thanks to all my friends on Twitter who advised me on where to find the best choccy cheesecake recipe. We had Dave’s parents and sister …