The other day I went to visit my friend Jo and her brand new black labradoodle puppy, Reggie. He is a fluffy bundle of enthusiasm and unbelievably gorgeous. Apparently he is slightly less gorgeous at 3am but I only saw him lolloping around… Read More ›
Vegetables
Chocolate Brownies with beetroot – shh, don’t tell the kids!
I had some beetroot in my vegetable box this week, which always seems like a good thing at the time but I generally spend a week wondering what to do with it. Last time I had beetroot I made a Chocolate and… Read More ›
The Ultimate Winter (and Autumn) Couscous – and a trip to Ottolenghi
Those of you who regularly follow my blog will know that main dishes are not my forte. And cooking for vegetarians, despite having spent 8 years as a vegetarian myself, really throws me into a tailspin. Add in a cookery book… Read More ›
Pumpkin Muffins – Halloween starts here
Pumpkin muffins are an ideal way to use up leftover pumpkin from Halloween. These are delicious and easy to make. And eat!
Vegetable Box Cooking – Kale, Mushroom and Pancetta Pasta Sauce
It might not be the prettiest dish but it was so tasty that I made it the first night and then had exactly the same again the second night. I like kale but it can be a little strong on… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Spinach Sauce for Pasta
Finally a recipe using one of my vegetable box ingredients that is super quick and easy but also really tasty. The chilli gives it a bit of a bite and the spinach doesn’t overpower the dish. I added chicken for… Read More ›
Birthday Carrot Cake – it’s probably actually good for you!
One of my very lovely friends (and I am extremely lucky in that I have lots of very lovely friends) was hosting lunch for her friend’s birthday and was looking for a birthday cake that could also serve as dessert… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Quandaries
Every week I get a small mixed fruit and vegetable box from Abel & Cole. I get it for various reasons but am undecided as to whether they are the right or the wrong reasons. I look forward to it… Read More ›
Courgette Linguine – or how to use up this season’s vegetables
I do my best to grow vegetables every summer and last year I had so many courgettes I hardly knew what to do with them. This year I didn’t manage to plant as many vegetables and those that I did… Read More ›