It started raining today, a real storm with thunder and lightning, so the day was dark and just put me in one of those moods that makes me want to get all cosy. I was going to head out and do a little shopping, but the rain bouncing off the ground put me off, so […]

I made some curry pies last week but the pastry didn’t quite come out how I thought they would, so I’ve gone back to the drawing board and have given it another go. So glad I did, these were a big hit with the boys in the house. The recipe is enough for 6 good […]

I was at a loose end this afternoon and wanted to give home made sweets a try, so checking what I had in stock I opted to make a lovely batch of Ginger Truffles. They turned out absolutely delightful and I’m seriously contemplating getting some little gift boxes and making these as gifts for friends […]

I bought a new muffin pan and wanted to try it out but little did I realise that the first thing I would make in them wouldn’t be muffins! I decided to go down the no bake road (purely because the weather is silly hot again and I didn’t want to be faffing about with […]

I wanted to make a meal fit for kings and to show our house guest and good friend that eating vegan doesn’t have to be a lettuce leaf and glass of water, so I opted to make some falafel, I know, it’s a safe bet, but I wanted to make something that is quick and […]

I had half the polenta left that I made for the garlic mushroom dish I prepared on Wednesday night (see here for recipe and polenta preperation) so I wanted to use up the 4 wedges I had left whilst making the most of my cupboard staples, ie tinned tomatoes and a variety of beans. So […]