With Spring on the way, it makes me think of light bites for lunch and eating more al fresco food, and wanting to see explosions of colour on my plate. I also think it is much easier to eat more healthily once the weather is warmer, because salad is far more appealing when it is … [Read more…]
I am always looking for ways to use up over ripe bananas and since I have had my blog, I have posted many different recipes from cupcakes to cookies, from brownies to bread, but I have never incorporated them into flapjacks before. Well, now I have and I have to say it was a great … [Read more…]
I love a bargain, and earlier this week I heard a rumour from my OH’s Gran that Sainsburys were selling off their jars of mincemeat for just 5p each!!! Yes just 5 pennies, and not being able to resist this tempting offer, I drove over to my local store and bought myself some jars, which … [Read more…]
With pumpkins and squash in abundance in the supermarkets at the moment , I thought I would have a go at making something other than a cake or some soup with it. Having been sent a jar of ready made chilli sauce with cacao , I thought I would attempt my very first vegetarian chilli … [Read more…]
I am always on the look out for new recipes and in particular ones that are thrifty, allows me to use items I already have in my kitchen, and meals that will be eaten and enjoyed by all members of my family. That is not too much to ask, is it? While looking in my … [Read more…]