Karen Peek, author of Be Your Own Chef, and I have gotten to know each other via our online communications and recent interview. Now that I have a copy of her cookbook (Ta Karen!), it has given me a chance to really find...
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Wondering what VE is? It’s the shortened title coined by author Anna Thomas for her cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure. This year, upon the coaxing of David from David’s Table, I’ve been getting into celebrating one of my all time fave cookbooks that is turning 40 years old. I’ve entered my special photo and...
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I think Spring must be one of my favourite times of year. The whole world is filled with the promise of life. Evenings may still be cool enough for a coat, during the day however even with a chill in the air there is an expectation of warmth. The children emerging from school each afternoon remind me of lambs playing in the...
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Oestara is here. It’s Spring at last! The Vernal Equinox is a time of balance and new life in the world. In honour of this Pagan Sabbat, tomorrow’s Sunday’s roast dinner will be leg of lamb served along side a mint sauce and fresh, seasonal vegetables. Weekly Menu Monday – chicken strips, chips, carrots...
read more Do you have a favourite meal from all the recipes I’ve shared over the past many months? Let the world know. Dinner from 7 March to 13 March: Monday: Chicken cottage pie with carrots and peas Tuesday: Baked Battered Fish, chips, and peas Wednesday: Jambalaya with sausage and seafood Thursday: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes,...
read more Signs of Spring are popping out of all over, in the midst of Winter’s lingering hold. We have crocus and snowdrops covering the ground and the early blooming magnolia tree in our neighbour’s garden is getting ready to blossom. The forsythia in our own garden is a vibrant shade of yellow with it’s tiny...
read more The menu this week falls back on many family favourites. The nights are still chilly so I’ve chosen dishes to keep us warm through the night. Menu plan Monday – Seafood risotto Tuesday – Chicken pie with puff pastry filled with seasonal vegetables Wednesday – Chilli Thursday – Pork steak with red onion,...
read more Someone told me last week that they saw some crocuses peaking up through the soil. I’ve not seen any yet in our garden, but I am hopeful. Imbolc is just around the corner and Spring won’t be far behind.Parsnips are in season at this time of year. If you’ve never tasted one of these delicious root vegetables, give...
read more Chicken, leek, and corn soupThe weather has been so nasty in so many parts of the world, it’s time to pull out a few comfort food dishes. These family favourites are easy to make and taste delicious. Menu Plan Monday – Fish PieRoast pork with cracklingTuesday – Chicken, leek, and sweetcorn...
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This week, I’ll show you ways to make new foods using the same recipes you already know and stretch more expensive ingredients into 2 or more meals. Three meals contain sausage meat on this menu plan. The packs of sausages I like were on sale, 2 packs of 6 for £4, letting me stock up. 1 pack will be used to make the...
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We’re well into the New Year now. My kids are back in school and hubby is back to work. And I’m trying to get rid of a lot of extra weight. Some, well, most of the meals I provide in these meal plans may not look all that “diet-friendly”, but don’t be fooled. Do your shopping carefully, buy whole foods,...
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Life is slowly returning to normal once again as we enter the New Year. It’s time to move away from the heavy and rich foods we were eating over the holiday time, back to simpler meals. These family favourites take advantage of foods that are in season at this time of year. Monday – Butternut Squash Risotto Tuesday...
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