My favourite type of food is Indian food without a doubt. I live in a region in the UK that is well known for this type of food, in particular Balti. Wikipedia claims that Balti may have originated in Birmingham rather than in Kashmir as some others believe. I can't say - what I do know is it's amazing food. I cook Indian food at home - slow cook it of ...
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No Waste Tastes Great 20 May 2011
It's Friday Guys - and it's a really busy Friday for SimplyBeingMum As you know if you follow the blog - Friday is my No Waste Tastes Great challenge. My mind was on other things on rising this morning. First on the agenda was to make two (yes two - not one) Birthday cakes for a joint celebration tomorrow evening. In true style I decided to go for it and ...
No Waste Tastes Great 15 April 2011
It’s Friday Guys! It’s time for No Waste Tastes Great Fridays I take a little time first thing to strip down the fridge and perishables cupboard, clean both of them, take note of anything that needs replenishing, return any items back to the fridge leaving what needs using up on the counter. Click here to find out more about my Friday Routine ...
Slow Cooked Carrot, Ginger and Lentil Soup Recipe
This is a recipe that I have been promising to post for quite some time! I first had it late last summer, when a dear friend of mine (who I had converted to slow-cooking) made it for me. The inspiration behind the recipe comes from Sara Lewis' Book 'Ultimate Slow Cooker' but I have simplified the process and the ingredients further - to the same fantastic ...
No Waste Tastes Great 15 April 2011
It’s Friday Guys! It’s time for … No Waste Tastes Great Fridays I take a little time first thing to strip down the fridge and perishables cupboard, clean both of them, take note of anything that needs replenishing, return any items back to the fridge leaving what needs using up on the counter. Click here to find out more about my Friday Routine So what ...
Simple Meal Plan 10-15 April Plus An Apology
Firstly an apology! I have fallen off the blogging wagon big time this week. Leah's Birthday had been very both very time-consuming and extremely enjoyable... Hence I have not yet posted the Carrot Soup recipe but I will be soon... Simple Meal Plan 10 -15 April ( a day late - oops!) Sunday Lunch - Ham Rolls with Salad Dinner - Pasta in Tomato and Basil ...
Simple Meal Plan 12 March 2011 – My 100th Post!
How very appropriate that my 100th post should be a Simple Meal Plan! Also how very typical is it that I need to rush it, as I have very limited time today! :-) Firstly an update on my Simple Meal Plan experiment last week. ...
Simple Meal Plan 5 March 2011 – An Experiment
Those who follow this blog know that I each week I meal plan for 6 days Saturday to Friday (with Friday as the free day where I challenge myself to use up all foodstuffs as part of No Waste Tastes Great) My usual routine is that I book a Saturday morning delivery with the local supermarket (Sainsburys) in advance, and then on a Friday I buy my groceries ...
No Waste Tastes Great 4 March 2011
It's Friday Guys! It's time for ... No Waste Tastes Great Those who follow the blog will know that on a Friday I take a little time first thing to strip down the fridge and perishables cupboard, clean it, take note of anything that needs replenishing, return any items back to the fridge leaving what needs using up on the counter. If you want to know more ...
Simple Meal Plan 12 Feb 2011 Plus Some Great Reading
Usually on a Saturday I post my Simple Meal Plan for the upcoming week - spot the deliberate mistake Guys - this week it's Sunday! Each week I plan for 6 days of meals, with Friday as my free day where I take part in The Frugal Girls Food Waste Friday and my very own No Waste Tastes Great Challenge. Because I'm a simple gal, I order my groceries on-line for ...