OK, so it's not original, but I thought it would be interesting to look back over 2014 to see what we have achieved. This is where blogging is such a good hobby - I really enjoyed reviewing what is … [Read more...]
Turkey with pasta and blue cheese: Christmas leftovers
I thought we had used most of our Christmas leftovers, but then Mr S turned up with a great hunk of cooked turkey breast from his brother! Never one to waste such a gift I decided to adapt a recipe I … [Read more...]
Everybody needs a Mr Shoestring!
Poor Mr S is in an exhausted heap on the sofa. I think the week up on the roof in the cold wind sorting out the leaks has taken its toll. It was in a pretty poor state. I guess the whole thing will … [Read more...]
Fabulous Easy Fruit Cake
By Shoestring Jane This is my favourite easy fruit cake. I make it about once a month. You throw all the ingredients in and mix them up. It couldn't be simpler and has never failed … [Read more...]
Greek Salad
What to take to the Christmas buffet? We had the work Christmas buffet today. Everybody takes a contribution and it is always a fantastic spread, with leftovers to last a few days as well. Money … [Read more...]
Chicken and Chorizo Casserole
It is amazing how tasty a butter bean becomes when it is stewed with chorizo and smoky paprika. We added mushrooms in this recipe, but think it would work equally well with a chopped red peppers. … [Read more...]