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 ...
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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 ...
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 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) ...
Love Food Hate Waste – Meal Planning
Today's post is dedicated to an amazing lady, my Gran - may you rest in peace x Love Food Hate Waste - Meal Planning Even the most organised meal planner sometimes ends up with far too much food in the fridge at the end of the week, life throws things at us that we can't plan for. I had decided that I would participate in Food Waste Friday over at The ...
Simple Spinach and Sweet Potato Soup Slow Cooker Recipe
This soup I prepare overnight Sunday in advance of Meat-Free Monday for a quick and easy lunch! Simple Spinach and Sweet Potato Soup Slow Cooker Recipe - Serves 4 Load up the cooker just as you go to bed and leave overnight for a tasty vegetarian lunch. ...
Simple Meat-Free Monday Menu
On Monday's the Wright household goes vegetarian for the day. Vegetarian Slow Cooker Style! Today's Meat-Free menu is: Breakfast - Simple Pancakes Lunch - Spinach and Sweet Potato Soup with Rustic Bread Dinner - Vegetarian Cottage Pie with Side Vegetables (Recipe to be posted) Dessert - Apple Crumble Do you have any favourite slow-cooked vegetarian ...
Simple Chilli Con Carne Slow Cooker Recipe
Bonfire Night is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a few fireworks, some good friends and a nice slow-cooked Chilli? Simple Chilli Con Carne Slow Cooker Recipe - Serves 4 generously or up to 8 when topping jacket potatoes or in mugs A really tasty Chilli that'll hit the spot on colder evenings You will need: 1 x Standard Slow ...