I got back from a family holiday in Spain this week, I had such a wonderful time! My little brothers and sisters are now aged 2, 4, 7, 9 and 23! I’m the oldest of a fab bunch (at the grand old age of 27)! We did swimming, loom bands, dancing, sun bathing and I … Continue reading
I’m returning back to basics today with a very simple salsa verde recipe. Sometimes all you need is a very good sauce on a simple meal to bring it to life! I have a few I often go back to when I just fancy a fresh, healthy and very easy dinner but this salsa verde … Continue reading
My friend from work was telling me about a salad she made using these Merchant gourmet lentils and roasted butternut squash and it sounded so delicious I just had to make my own version! I don’t buy ready prepared packet food often but I have always wanted to try these porcini and thyme lentils so … Continue reading
I love the contrast of ingredients in a nicoise salad- crunchy beans, gooey egg and soft potatoes all served with a ‘creamy’ mustard dressing, it is simply perfect in my mind! A non vegetarian variety would include tuna and anchovies however this salad is lacking nothing by missing out the fish, in fact swap the … Continue reading
It’s been a weird few weeks, it’s been about 3 weeks since we moved but we’re still getting into a routine and trying to find places for everything. Neither of us could get time off work so our evenings have been filled with arranging furniture or filling cupboards (or in my case rearranging cupboards because … Continue reading
Creamy potato salad is a feature at every BBQ, picnic and party buffet across the UK. I used to love it, soft new potatoes with a creamy dressing and tangs of fresh herbs, but over the years I have started feeling a loss of love with this salad dish. We have favoured potatoes dressed with … Continue reading
I want to start by congratulating my best friends Stacey and Adam who got married on Saturday! I’m still smiling from the beautiful day which started with an intimate ceremony in Sheffield followed by a brilliant party which was full of their design flare, elegant style and plenty of wine and dancing! Since it is … Continue reading
