I have always loved cook books. When I was a little girl, my mum had a cook book which I used to copy the recipes out of and re-draw the photos. It kept me entertained for hours and I always dreamed that some day I would write a cook book of my own. It was … [Read more…]
Getting your children to eat enough healthy and nutritious food is, in my opinion, one of the most important thing you can do as a parent. I am currently experiencing what can only be described as hell two different ends of the scale. On one side, with the baby, I am embarking on my favourite … [Read more…]
I had a bit of a foray into using a slow cooker when I first moved in with Hubster. I enjoyed making meals in a morning before work and knowing tea was ready when I got in. Something wasn’t quite right though and the food always tasted a bit funny. I can’t put my finger … [Read more…]
As a mother, I feel as if I spend my whole life trying to make my family happy. If they are happy, I am happy and one of the best ways to make them happy is to cook nice meals that they enjoy to eat. The way to a man’s heart may well be through … [Read more…]
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about other people’s kitchen tables. Today, I am telling you all about ours. My table was pictured in the last post. Did you spot it? Did you guess? When we moved to the farm, we had lived in a terraced house and had a lovely little table but, … [Read more…]
Close your eyes, take a bite, and spend your summer travelling with my healthy kitchen. As soon as the summer sun peeps out from behind the clouds, our Facebook feed is clogged full of people going on the summer holidays. If, like me, you can’t get away because of running your own business, you … [Read more…]
Ever wondered what life is like as a farmer? Then this Thursday, August 10th, 2017 is your chance to find out. The newspaper and community at Farmer’s Guardian is hosting their annual #Farm24 day which allows everyone involved in farming to use social media to reach out to the general public and tell the world why … [Read more…]
I am a firm believer in the fact that the more babies you have, the more laid back you become. When I had Boo, I knew nothing. I think you definitely wing it with your first. They are the trial run if you like. I weaned Boo at 17 weeks. I know. It seems so … [Read more…]
I’ve not published a recipe in a while. To be honest, I wasn’t too sure that people liked to read them but I made this chilled soup this week and I had to share it. I love soup. All year round. If I am trying to watch what I eat, it is a great way … [Read more…]
Spring can mean only one thing in many homes-outdoor entertaining and barbecues. Who can resist that warm, charred smell of food roasting on hot coals and the last warm rays of sun beaming down on you as you eat. Families and friends come together to enjoy al fresco food meals and make a drink or … [Read more…]
