I’m an MOT (mother-of-three), life has changed since I was a teenager. A long time ago, schedules were kept and routines followed. In the days BC (Before Children), alarm clocks worked and children slept in their beds. But that was a long time ago.
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3 Fab Christmas Condiments. Perfect to keep….and gift away!
A very merry and blessed Christmas holiday to all my readers and ‘friends’, whether you’re snowed in or enjoying sunshine and warmth. I look forward to a great 2010…and eagerly await New Year’s eve and constructing my list of New Years resolutions. Of course, all the regulars like lose weight and save money…will be there, […]
Christmas with Celeriac: I hate Celery but…
…I love Celeriac! Serious. Weird right? How can I adore Celeriac and not worship Celery? Quite easily. I hate the lingering oniony smell with celery and the strong after taste…and though Celeriac has the same smell, it is a much lighter fragrance with a less powerful smell. Plus it hints at Celery but rather than […]
Christmas Brunch or Brekkie: Oven-baked Scotch Eggs & Tea-smoked Fish
I am a collector of recipes….some of which, I literally wait years to make, and other which become regulars and firm faves. Take this no-fry Scotch eggs, for a start – 5 years since I first saw the recipe and this year,….I finally made it. My tea-smoked fish on the other hand has featured twice […]
Sligro’s Christmas Party, 2009
If I say I love Sligro…one more time, what would you say or do? And The Haguest card, that brought us Eten & Drinken 2010? Would you think that I had gone over the top? Alright then, wait and see what fun we had and what great delights we had to eat at my very […]
Pumpkin bread and other pumpkin tales….because Fall 2010 would be too late!
It was summer in my homeland, When I drifted upon an open sea, Cursing the oppressive heat of my beloved motherland Was it not a rousing welcome that awaited me in the golden arms of autumn? Oh, how she made me feel so new How she made me feel so good Oh how she thrust […]
Marylebone farmer’s market…and lunch
I speak English….I grew up speaking English. Yes, born and bred in Nigeria but we always spoke English at home. Long story? No not really. Both parents spoke different languages so the whole family communicated in English! Monopoly….my childhood was spent trying to acquire property in Mayfair and Park Lane….and of course Bond street. Amazing […]
Thanksgiving Mains – Pork & Cider Risotto and Pork Hasselbacks
And if at first you don”t succeed Then dust yourself off and try again You can dust it off and try again, try again Cause if at first you don”t succeed You can dust it off and try again Dust yourself off and try again, try again (and again) Try again by Aaliyah….and millions […]
Thanksgiving wines: Beaujoulais nouveau..and wine poached pears
I’m smiling because today I’m in the spotlight on food52. Thanks Amanda and Merrill!