I’ve been longing to introduce more beans and pulses meals to the family. Not only should it be cheaper, but healthier and add variety to my meal planning. It’s always hit and miss with new dishes. Will they be accepted by the family? After spending hours researching and making it, […]
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Seasonal baking
It’s Christmas Eve. The children are in bed, wearing their new pyjamas, dreaming about tomorrow. Today they made culinary goodies to share with neighbours. Gingerbread, gold painted fudge and cookies that hang from the rim of mugs. This afternoon, we collected the turkey from the farm and delivered the goodies […]
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Five minute challenge: Passata
Many moons ago, I used to teach. It was my first job out of Uni and I really enjoyed it. I taught various courses, which lasted anything from one to five days. There was a lot to cram into each day. Some groups would whizz through it. Others not. In […]
Read moreI collect jam jars
“Don’t throw that jam jar away! ” “Why?” “I need it for jam making/yogurt/dried herbs/acorns/preserves/craft materials/gifts etc” “But you’ve got lots already.” This conversation happens in our household quite often. Even after two decades of being together, my husband still doesn’t understand my jam jar collection. So I squirrel them […]
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