It’s that time of year again where students, new and old, pack up from their summer holidays and head off to university. For the brand new ‘Freshers’ this can be an exciting and daunting life changing event, for those returning it can be a chance to wipe slates clean, reunite with friends and take the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Recipes
My Favourite Freezer Friendly Recipes
Did you catch my post about how to make the most of your freezer? I talk about bulk cooking as a way to feed yourself on a budget and make the most of any left over ingredients. To follow up with this post I thought it may be helpful to show you some of my … Continue reading
An ode to Kale – Kale ‘chips’ and other ways with Kale
Have you heard about the global kale shortage? It seems the media have started a panic however do not rush out and buy your local shops full stock of kale just yet…. I think it is an exaggeration! NBC state that although “Bejo Zaden’s Australian subsidiary has run out of kale seeds, its U.S. unit … Continue reading
National Picnic Week : 16th – 22nd June. Recipe Round Up
I always look forward to the summer months when it is perfect weather (if your lucky) to take a basket of food with a good bunch of friends and sit outside. You can enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, wildlife and also all of those treat finger foods that you might not normally eat. This week … Continue reading
The Versatility of the Avocado: Recipe Round up
Avocados are known as a super food because they are high in fibre, they can stabilize sugar levels, lower cholesterol, maintain good eye health, protect against cancer, prevent anti ageing and many more. As well as being an all round body protector they are incredibly versatile and helpful for a vegan cook. The consistency is … Continue reading
Vegetarians in The Victorian Times and Baked Tomatoes #MuseumWeek, #GetCreative
This week is #MuseumWeek on twitter and today is #GetCreative day so in the name of having fun and being creative I researched some interesting facts about vegetarians in the Victorian times and then had a go at making a few traditional vegetarian dishes from the era! My friend at the Quex Park and Powell … Continue reading
What’s that? First Day of Spring? Here are some great Seasonal Recipes!
Spring is such a wonderful time of year! The air is fresh, the sun starts to come out, birds are singing and flowers start to grow everywhere. I always see the beginning of spring as a fresh start rather than New Year, I suppose a lot of people also do, hence the term “Spring clean”. … Continue reading
British Pie Week! 3rd – 7th March 2014
British Pie week was started as an advertising campaign by ‘Jus Rol’ but has continued on as a brilliant excuse to celebrate the wonderful world of British Pies! ‘Jus Rol’ is a British pastry company that began selling pastry in 1954 and is this year marking it’s 60th anniversary! Jus Rol is the only brand … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Fajitas
Today I am re posting one of my most popular recipes, Butternut Squash Fajitas! I noticed that I was getting a large amount of google hits from people searching for this recipe every day, however it was a recipe I posted within my first month of blogging and I felt I wanted to do the … Continue reading
Trio of Bruschetta: Use up those Christmas leftovers!
I am one of those people who starts off every January with good intentions of starting a fresh, only eating marvellous low fat salads and fruits etc. Then I remember the leftover Christmas food in the cupboards so I decide to start a fresh once that had all been eaten 🙂 But this year I’m … Continue reading