recipes for food lovers
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
I always seem to have a tub of Cheddar that I have grated for the purposes of a cookery class in the fridge. Making cheese scones, breads, pizzas, wraps and biscuits means I need to have a steady supply of the stuff in my fridge and it often sits there looking at me, urging me… read more »
In May there is a new event taking place specifically dedicated to all you mother’s out there. MUMS SHOW LIVE! (16-19th May at Alexandra Palace) I am going along to check it out and I also happen to have a couple of ticket giveaways to pass on to you (more details at the end of this… read more »
During school holidays I like to make and bake things with my children. That is how these honey bites came to fruition. They are inspired by my love of crunchy nut cornflakes but don’t tell my children. I never buy them. Nor Frosties, sugar puffs or coco pops. I prefer to make them instead and… read more »
Chilli for ”One Ingredient” has proved to be a popular choice. What I particularly love about this round up is just how many savoury entries there have been. I have enjoyed reading about all these deliciously spicy chilli flavoured dishes. There are so many ideas here from soup to flatbreads…… tarts to cakes. Take and… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
lauraDOTcooksetcATgmailDOTcom
A perfect spring seasonal pudding……Lavender poached rhubarb with ginger custard cream by www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
http://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk/2013/05/lavender-poached-rhubarb-with-ginger-custard-cream/
Just made @Ottolenghi rhubarb, celery & sorrel salad on Flickr.
Trying these fettuccine out with a Nduja sausage tomato sauce tonight on Flickr.
