It’s a little over 3 weeks now until our trip and I’m starting to get excited……South America, the last of the main 5 continents I’ve yet to visit! My Spanish is coming along reasonably well. I now know how to say basic greetings, questions & order a beer! Although I do need to learn a…
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An Alternative Version of the British Classic……. Shepherds Pie
I’m hoping that this comfort dish will aid my recovery from the nasty flu virus I had last week! We frequently had this dish during my childhood, growing up in the North of England, as it was cheap, nutritious and easy to make. I’ve swapped the traditional minced lamb for minced turkey, white potato for…
Berlin, a Cool and Liberal City, packed with History
It was my first ever trip to Germany last August when I visited Berlin for a long weekend. After speaking with a number of non-Berliner Germans whilst over there, it became clear that Berlin is uniquely different from other parts of the country, in relation to its open minded and liberal way of life. This…
Spag Bol with a Cheeky Little Twist!
It’s quick, it’s tasty, it’s nutritious and it’s possibly one of best loved dishes in the world…..Spaghetti Bolognese! The basis for my Spag Bol recipe is similar to that of a traditional recipe, with the main exception being a dollop of HP Sauce (Brown Sauce). Yes, good old HP Sauce! Some of you may not…
Mother Kane’s Christmas Cake
Growing up, it was tradition that every October half-term my mum would make the Christmas cake. My siblings and I would gather around to stir the mix and make our wishes. Then there was the obligatory licking the bowl, and subsequent fighting over who’s had the most. Fond childhood memories, probably because I was always…
The Classic Lemon Posset
Perhaps one of the easiest yet impressive deserts to make. Don’t be put off by its reputation. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve made this for guests and it always goes down well. The posset is a light, palate cleansing desert, but you don’t need much of it due to its creamy…
Cod & Chorizo Fishcakes with Roasted Tomato & Pepper Salsa
The chorizo gives the fishcakes a nice spicy twist, along with the cayenne pepper mixed in with the breadcrumbs. Any kind of salsa would accompany it well. I’ve gone with a classic tomato, pepper & basil salsa. These fishcakes are perfect for making the night before your meal. I served them as a starter for…
Prashads, Bradford – Authentic Vegetarian Indian Food
I’d been wanting to go to Prashads for sometime after numerous visits to their ‘sister’ street food place Bundobust, in Leeds city centre http://www.bundobust.com The restaurant, also located in West Yorkshire, has received numerous awards over the years and it’s clear why. It was a unique Indian dining experience in an informal and relaxed setting. …
Vancouver, British Columbia & Seattle: A long long time ago!
It was my first time on a plane, at almost 20 years old, a 15 hour trip to Vancouver via Frankfurt. This was old you may think to fly for the first time, and yes it probably is for most people. Being part of a 5 sibling family, holidays outside of England or Wales was…
Roasted Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Ravioli with a Butter & Sage Sauce
This recipe would work well using sweet potato instead of butternut squash and could be served as a starter using fewer quantities. Ingredients (serves 4): For the filling: – 1 large Butternut Squash, peeled and cut roughly into 1 inch cubes. – Olive Oil – Salt & Pepper – 1 Red Onion, finely diced –…
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