Every so often, No 1 Boyfriend and I head to his place in Bexhill. A sort of a Pied à Mare I suppose.We either go for a spot of much deserved RnR, where I squeak happily at the sea and have all the windows open so that I can fall asleep to the sound of …
Tag: comfort food
Nigella’s Devil’s Food Cake
I did it. I actually followed a recipe for once. Ok. I tweaked it a wee bit *looks shifty* but only twice.Today is our 11th wedding anniversary and as my husband had been away (I'd not seen him since the Thursday before last) I decided to make a cake.Nigella's Devil's Food Cake looked like it …
Costa Coffee Christmas Sweet Treats Range
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to get sent a box of cakes. Did you see that? Maybe I didn't type it loudly enough. CAKES.Ho yes. Very yummy cakes they were too. I decided to do A Taste Test in the office and, oddly, everyone wanted to help out. They never seem to …
I thank you, Mr Levi Roots.
For providing me with a very delicious dinner.It's cold and nasty out there and instead of being in East Croydon tonight as planned, I am at home in Essex because trains were running to here. I thought it would be easier to get to somewhere that the trains were going to as well. I'm clever …
Convenience food isn’t all bad or It’s What You Do With It That Counts.
In fact, a lot of the time, it's a very fine base for a meal. It does depend on the nature of the convenience food of course. Findus Crispy Pancakes have their place, but you can't do much else with them. Okay, you can put them in a sandwich as a friend used to do …
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Just like buses.
No posts for ages and then they all come along at once.This morning a lovely thing was discovered in my local high street. It's a very good high street anyway, with two butchers, three bakeries, and two mini supermarkets. (One is a Co-op which makes me happy as they champion British food so I managed …
Apologies for the absence of content…
Life has been getting in the way. Given how complicated my life and social arrangements usually are, this is inevitable sometimes.Sunday I am off to Forn Parts to go and see my Mum. No 1 Husband is coming with me, and we will hopefully have 10 days of sunshine, sea and good food. The good …
Following on in the waste not, want not vein…
I bring you...cake!Yes, cake. I had some sour cream left over from a chili night, and it needed using. It worked out to a cup's worth. What can I do with that? I asked myself, whilst being determined to use it. Then I found some gluten free Dove's Farm flour in the cupboard.I googled a …
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Turkish Delight Brownies – a variation!
This is a recipe by the divine Gizzi Erskine.http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/healthy/cook-yourself-thin/turkish-delight-brownies-recipe_p_1.html#Makes 16 Preparation time 10 minutesCooking time 40 minutes 400g sweet potato, baked in their skins until soft, then cooled and pureed.3 free range eggs140g light muscovado sugarA pinch of salt150g dark chocolate 70%, melted and cooled (I used Divine raspberry)100g ground almonds2 tsp chickpea flour (I …
Warm Courgette Salad
My Finance Manager brought in a whole bagful of courgettes from his allotment. Picked this morning and I got to choose some to bring home.Fresh courgettes, sliced, cooked in garlicky olive oil, with a touch of lemon zest and some thyme flowers from our garden. The garlic slices caramelised and made a nice, sticky base. …
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