When I was younger, possibly a teenager my Nanny gave me a birthday card and it is one which not only is very funny but one that I have never forgotten. On the front it simply had an illustration of a green avocado, and the text read “It’s you birthday” and the inside it said … [Read more…]
So Jenson is a massive fan of baked beans, and will ask for them with most meals. From the usual meals like sausage and mash, fish fingers/fish cakes, scrambled egg and with toast, baked beans are expected. However, I also add them to my cottage pie base, and therefore Jenson will ask me to do … [Read more…]
I like using up over ripe fruit in recipes as I do hate waste especially with fruit because it can be expensive. I do find it annoying when fruit becomes unedible very quickly, BUT of course this does make it perfect for using in baking instead.
Did you know that 1.2 billion people in the world in this day and age live in extreme poverty? This means that nearly 20% of the world’s population have just 1 pound a day to live on , and this would need to cover more than just food and drink, such as housing, health, education … [Read more…]
Although the weather this week has felt more summer like than spring, this does not mean that I intend to stop eating soup. Yes, warmer days do make me fancy salad more, but I can always fancy a bowl of tasty, homemade soup because it is filling, nutritious and cheap to make, and ideal for … [Read more…]