I don't like kitchen clutter, food or otherwise. For me an organised kitchen is a happy kitchen :-) As part of my life simplification journey I try not to make unneccessary purchases and to keep items to a minimum where possible, with things having multi-use. However I do possess a handful of items that for me, make my kitchen work more efficiently. ...
Simple Meal Plan Week 3
Let it Snow! I woke up this morning to 2 very awake children jumping all over my bed and a light dusting of snow outside. The perfect wake up call on both counts. I love the snow, and I love my kids more than words can say. Those following this blog will know I grocery shop online, and there was a delivery due this morning. Another fantastic reason for ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 26th November
As always, on a Friday I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl I thought I would share my Friday routine this week as I try to be one organised lady when it comes to the kitchen and food! Each week I allocate about 1-2 hours after the school run to do the following: Firstly I clean the counter tops Secondly I grab a dry marker and my ...
Simple Slow Cooked Ham in Cola
The inspiration behind this recipe began a few years back when I was gifted a copy of Nigella Bites. I love this recipe book as it contains some slightly unusual combinations of food which appeal to my adventurous nature. Nigella's recipe is time and ingredient consuming and the side dish of sweetcorn pudding is a little ingredient intense and too sweet ...
Simple Top Tip Tuesday – zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
My Top Tip this Tuesday is very simple! Once in a while, have an early night! Goodnight all - Sleep Tight xx ...
Slow Cooked Pork with Apple and Celery Mash
This slow cooked pork is so simple to make, and very tasty. Not the cheapest meal - as pork is on the expensive side, but the rest of the meal is very frugal as it comprises of fruit and veg. Slow Cooked Pork with Apple and Celery Mash - Serves 4-6 depending on the size of Pork Joint you use I cooked this for the first time on Sunday and was really ...
Simple Meal Plan – Week Two
Simple Meal Plan - Week Two This meal plan runs from Saturday 20th November to Friday 26th November. My aim each week is to plan for 7 interesting and nutritious breakfasts and lunches, and 6 evening meals for 2 Adults and 2 Children - whilst meeting my budget of approx. £75 on food including treats and drinks (this allows approx. £20 on other household ...
Simple Top Tip Tuesday – Recycling Food Waste
The weather in the UK is getting decidedly colder! Car's are iced up and roads are slippy. School children have got their hats and gloves on. Winter is definitely on its way! Simple Top Tip Tuesday - Recycling Food Waste Keep a large Tupperware/Pyrex container with a lid in the kitchen for when you are preparing meals so that any peelings, or true food ...
Simple Fridge Cleaning – Bicarbonate of Soda
Today's post was originally going to be 'how to make home-made pizza with the kids' as this was the Saturday afternoon activity planned at the Wright household! However my beautiful daughter got a better offer and she took it! Who can blame her? So Saturday afternoon's activities changed to Daughter at her friends, Hubby out with Son and I got a chance to ...
Simple Meal Plan Week One
Well I've had a bit of a week, hence this post was originally intended for Wednesday, but better late than never! I do my grocery shop online, and I do this because I hate shopping and I find it easier to plan for the week ahead this way. Because my thoughts have been on other things this week, the meal plan for next week (starting Saturday 13th November) ...