Inspiring friendly recipes and thoughts
Hummus… lovely stuff but only one of the girls can have it, and I’ve never managed to make a great tahini free version.
Sticky toffee pudding is a bit of an institution in the UK – people seem unable to resist the warm sticky sponge smothered in rich toffee/butterscotch sauce.
“Xin Nian Kuai Le” or Happy Chinese New Year! Since the Year of the Snake starts on a sunday this year, it gave us the theme for our family sunday lunch – especially since I’…
With Valentine’s Day upon us it’s time to bake appropriate romantic themed goodies.
It’s the first day of February half term, the sun is shining (although still cold) and we need a day out.
We seems to have been eating a lot of wintery, stodgy fare this January – but the sight of some welcome sun and snowdrops popping up has inspired a hint of spring in my cooking.
Today is the 1st anniversary of starting this blog.
Having made a rather late attempt to join the top 25 vegetarian and vegan bloggers on Circle of Moms, I didn’t get very high up the list! But I’m very proud to announce that I’ve …
Baking challenge: Round 7 I’ve always fancied being able to make my own baguettes.
Brrr, it’s been freezing for weeks, so soups have been a regular feature for lunch.
I needed a hearty, packable snack that would give a boost of energy but also warmth during this bitterly cold weather.
I came across this concept on Pinterest and it seemed like a great way of making a punchy flavourful salad in the depths of winter when few salad vegetables are at their best.
For March 1st and St David’s Day what could be more appropriate than Welsh cakes! These delightful little griddle scones/cakes are a traditional delicacy in Wales – served for tea with …
Baking challenge round 8: Focaccia After a welcome break for school half-term, I’m back and baking with a vengeance! I made a focaccia last year but my baking skills (which weren’t bad …
Yet another soup from Lucy’s friendly Foods! I promise I’ll stop posting soup recipes soon.
Popcorn is such a great vehicle for interesting flavour combinations and makes such a moreish snack.
I wanted a delicious spreadable pâté for my homemade bread, but not one that was full of mushrooms or lentils.