You must try this irresistible butternut squash, sweet potato and tomato soup I made this afternoon for lunch. It certainly fulfilled my hunger signals Even the simplest of lunchtime meal should have an abundance of flavour and textures. Food should be presented attractively, satisfy as many of the senses as possible and most of all, … Continue reading
With unpredictable weather nature takes its time, especially with no polytunnel! I am determined not to let the slugs dine at my veggies expense 😂
With unpredictable weather nature takes its time especially with no polytunnel. Determined not to let the slugs dine at my lettuce’s and veggies expense 😂
If you are a fan of garlic bread but want to try a healthy alternative without using butter, substitute the butter with coconut oil or rapeseed oil and enjoy. Simple, yet delicious and ideal side for a BBQ, picnic or al fresco feasting.
For some students things will have gone to plan for others perhaps not. Try now to look at the areas you are proud of and what you did well this year. Focus on your achievements no matter how small or in what part of your life. An incredible bunch of young ladies sat in front … Continue reading
Exciting morning planned with Tuk, Tub and his family here in the Thai Kitchen Cookery Centre in Chiang Mai. Looking forward to picking up some tips and family secrets here in their traditional Thai teak wood house. Let the fun begin, woks and wooden spoons at the ready!
Nothing like a productive Monday morning in the Hills of Donegal, keeping a close eye on my home grown vegetables and wondering if the honesty box concept will work at the bottom of the lane for getting rid of the surplus veg. Ok, so what is the honesty box? … Continue reading
Unbelievably tasty and easy, these could very well be the pick me up you need with that cup of Lyons/Barry’s tea this week! Ingredients: 125g Plain Flour 60g Cornflour ½ tsp of vanilla essence 125g unsalted Butter (softened) 60g of Caster Sugar Sprinkle of caster sugar for decoration ♥ Method ( Miss what do I do?) … Continue reading
Taking the “OUCH” out of fish and chips!- Oh my cod I can’t believe it! This competition does exactly what it says on the tin- a cookery competition that gives students the opportunity to create tasty, healthy, honest, flavoursome and affordable restaurant meals at home. From the beginning we were well looked after by all the assistants in … Continue reading
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