Lavender Poached Rhubarb with Ginger Custard Cream

rhubarb

Work has begun again down at the allotment. It has been a long time coming and it did get to the point where I questioned whether it really was possible to fit the allotment in to our ever increasingly busy lives.  There is nothing remotley relaxing about owning an allotment. In reality, whenever I (&… read more »

Walkers Baked Hoops and Crosses – A Review

Walkers hoops & crosses

Walkers have been sending out their new Baked Hoops and Crosses wholegrain  corn snacks to a group of bloggers  to review and I happen to be one of them. Obviously being crisps, my children are going to have to be included in my review. They love crisps, as do I. But, do I buy them?… read more »

Roasted asparagus spring onion chorizo & butter bean salad with a lime chipotle dressing

Asparagus & spring onion salad

There have also been moments when I have thought about the logistics of having our allotment and how much time it takes up, can we do it, is it really worth it???? We all have that dilemma with spreading ourselves too thinly, achieving little, taking on a lot and getting frustrated on a daily basis.… read more »

One ingredient May 2013 – The Asparagus

One Ingredient Asparagus

Here we are in May and the green buds are flourishing, flowers are slowly beginning to bloom and trees are coming to life.  So much of spring for me is all about the colour green. It has been hidden for months and due to our late spring I feel the need to celebrate all things… read more »

A Masterclass with Theo Randall at Ask Italian

Pizza salasiccia

I am feeling quite lucky. I mean, this is my second masterclass this year already. Being an ex-chef, what’s not to like about spending time with seriously talented chefs and learning something from them that I will go on to try out in my own kitchen and remember forever. This Masterclass was with Theo Randall.… read more »

Spaghetti with Lemon Basil & Chilli

Lemon chilli basil pasta

I was thinking recently about how I have really gone off pasta since having children. As much as I applaud it in every form and celebrate the fact I could happily feed it to my children every day after school by alternating shape and sauce, I do find myself cooking something totally different for me… read more »