One of the beauties of blogging is that it's a great online journal. From time to time a particular post, or series of posts, from the past, pop up and remind me of great memories. Just such a post popped up today on one of my social media accounts. 2 years ago to the day I was competing to be crowned Top Chef by Grana Padano. I didn't win, but I ...
Recipes
Naked Mud Pie Slices Recipe
Here's a tasty treat to top off #zerowasteweek and use up any broken biscuits you may have in the barrel! The kids' have named these 'Rocky-dough' (they say they taste a little like cookie dough?) but I'd planned on: Naked Mud Pie Slices It doesn't really matter what they're called - they are a great way to use up bits and pieces and also as they are a ...
Syn-Free Smoked Haddock Pasta Bake
Just this week I discovered quark, which inspired me to rustle up a syn-free smoked haddock pasta bake for the first time. Syn-free? What's that? Well...for those of you following the Slimming World plan no explanation is required. For those who are not then Slimming World is based around a plan which allows followers to eat 'free foods' - no calorie ...
Simply Being Mum’s Pizza Recipes
Hey hey hey... here are a few of Simply Being Mum's Pizza Recipes as its National Pizza Day (boy are these national days keeping me busy... wonder what tomorrow will bring? Hope it's not National Clean Your Car day - its way too cold to be out there with a bucket and sponge.) Short and to the point post warning... This one is most definitely my ...
Tuna and Avocado Baked Pitta Bread Recipe
Let me introduce you to today's new creation - My Tuna and Avocado Baked Pitta Bread Recipe! From time to time I remember to eat really well. To feed my body not just what it fancies, but what it will benefit from nutritionally also. Today I fancied tuna. I always keep canned tuna in the cupboard. Scouring the kitchen for other nutritional ...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Stock Recipe
This slow cooker vegetable stock recipe has been one I've been meaning to share for a while. What better day than Food Waste Friday to do just that - particularly as I had 2 bags of vegetable scraps to use up. This vegetable stock can of course be made with fresh vegetables, but it's perfect for extending the life of those waifs and strays of the ...
Simple Banana Smoothie Recipe
Searching for an alternative to banana milkshake for the kids? This Simple Banana Smoothie Recipe (with 4 nutritious ingredients) might be just what you're looking for. Did you know that bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world? In some countries more are consumed than oranges and apples combined (source). Strangely they aren't ...
Emergency Cod And Potato Pie Recipe
In an emergency you can't go wrong with a cod and potato pie recipe for a simple but nutritious meal... Hey, hey, hey if my eyes do not deceive me, I do believe my fingertips are skimming across my laptop keyboard with ferocious enthusiasm. That must mean there's light at the end of the tunnel. (even Mum's who want a 'family life simply done' from time ...
BBQ Sweet & Sour Pork Kebab Recipe
You gotta love the great British weather. Flip flops one day, Wellington boots the next. I am showing my toes today, but not sure how long for - it's a bit chilly. A day may start of sunny and end in rain, or vice versa. The key to appropriate clothing in Britain is to act like a good boy/girl scout - and 'be prepared'. With this in mind, and with the ...
Simple Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
We are big fans of cake to celebrate at Chez Wright, and this simple chocolate fudge cake recipe is a favourite. Today marks the end of the (somewhat controversial) Year 6 SATs in the UK. Time for cake. As specially requested by First-Born. But unlike the tradition of 'Back2School' cake - which is shared among the family only - this 'End of SATs' cake ...