Tonight I asked daughter no 3, who is 15, to make dinner as she is still on school holidays. She made a really delicious curried vegetable and chick pea stew. She got a few ideas from the internet, … [Read more...]
Chestnut, parsnip and mushroom roast: Christmas leftovers
I am still steadfastly working through my meal plan and using up all the leftovers from Christmas, as well as some of the bits and pieces I found at the back of the cupboard. With this in mind, … [Read more...]
Sausage, apple and herb stuffing
Finally, I have finished work and have had a lovely morning pottering around tidying up, wrapping a few last minute presents and planning tomorrow's dinner, including this lovely sausage, apple and … [Read more...]
Cheat’s Christmas Chocolate Cake
I have slaved over a hot cake tin over past Christmases and spent lots of time and money making fabulous Christmas cakes that nobody eats. My lot just aren't that keen! So this year I asked them … [Read more...]
Mixed Vegetable Gratin
Mixed vegetable gratin Sometimes you just need something light and healthy that is quick to prepare. Last night was one such night. Darling daughter no 2 was invited back to her sixth form college … [Read more...]
Eve’s Pudding
Using up the glut with a delicious Eve's pudding This morning I have been hard at work using up some of the glut of windfall apples, kindly donated by one of Mr Shoestring's neighbours. They are a … [Read more...]