I love sunny days in the garden, I mean who doesn’t! Last weekend was so lovely I couldn’t bare to go inside even for a second to prepare dinner. So I grabbed my chopping board, knife and plate and prepped the whole dinner sat on the patio. It felt so natural sitting outside surrounded by … Continue reading
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Mushroom and Rice Veggie Burger and a Tilda Rice Review
I was sent some whole grain rice and limited edition BBQ flavoured rice from the brand Tilda to try out and review. I have been wanting to make these mushroom and rice burgers for ages so I decided this would be the perfect recipe to try out with the Tilda brand. There isn’t a lot … Continue reading
Camping in North Wales, UK: Photos, Tales and Recipes
It’s been over a week since we got back from our 4 day camping holiday on Shell Island based in the North of Wales and I’m definitely missing the fresh air, simple food and sunshine. I had such a great time, I’ve definitely caught the camping bug!! Even when it rained on our first night … Continue reading
Simple Vegan BBQ Sides and a Beautiful Garden!
Along with probably 90% of the British population we had a BBQ this weekend! We travelled up to visit Scotts parents on Friday night and really just completely chilled out! We’ve been so busy recently and it’s been ages since I have had the time to just stop and appreciate spending time with people and … Continue reading
Smokey and Spicy Black Bean Burger: Perfect Vegan, Gluten Free BBQ Option
I wanted to make a beany burger which kind of looked like a beef burger! With the BBQ season coming up there are loads of overly processed “meat alternatives” in the shops including quorn burgers and sausages . I love a good home made beany burger but I understand that not everyone wants to be … Continue reading
New Potato, Fennel and Spring Onion En Papillote: Technique of the Week
I’ve had ‘En Papillote’ down on my list as a technique to try for awhile. It’s another way of steaming your food but with added flavour! ‘En Papillote’ simply means ‘in parchment’ in French and it is a technique of baking ingredients inside a paper parcel. I used to make similar parcels out of foil … Continue reading
BBQ no. 2 – Giant Cous Cous Salad, Sundried Tomato Humous and Beetroot Burgers!
We were really excited this weekend because we have been living in a house with a garden for over a year now and we are finally having a BBQ! Last year was very hectic and we didn’t invite people over for the first few months over summer because we had lots of belongings in boxes … Continue reading
Bank Holiday BBQ: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers and Root Veg Tortilla
For this years August Bank Holiday we planned a big family bbq at Scott’s parents house. Parties with the in laws and the extended family are always so much fun, we put up a big marquee and lined it with fairy lights and bunting and at the end of the garden is a bar with … Continue reading