This is our third year of taking part in Open Farm Sunday. Visiting that is, not hosting. Hubster is still saying no. I am going to have to take the powers of persuasion up a notch. I like to go somewhere new each year so we decided on Abbey Lays Organic farm in High Legh, … [Read more…]
Earlier this year, I was challenged by Iceland to embrace the #PowerOfFrozen. I was really impressed with Iceland and I have been back a few times since. The frozen vegetables for example taste just as good as fresh and, with the bags of mixed peppers at just £1, you can’t even beat them on price. … [Read more…]
When I had Boo, I lovingly spent hours steaming fresh vegetables especially for her little mouth when we started weaning. I had every intention of doing the same for G and using those cute little pots. The reality was that he ended up having what we had, mushed up (not even liquidised with varying success. … [Read more…]
I’ve always loved coconut. I was lucky enough to visit Barbados in my early twenties and the smell and the taste just takes me back there. People in the West Indies have always sworn by coconut but it seems only recently that the oil has been recognised here for the health and beauty properties. With … [Read more…]
As a former beef farmer, Hubster knows his steak. He is also first to tell me if I haven’t cooked it right. Thankfully, Jamie Oliver’s newest barbeque steakhouse, Barbercoa has come to the rescue. Steve Pooley, Executive Chef Director at Jamie Oliver has included his expert advice for cooking the perfect steak. I know what we … [Read more…]
Breastfeeding and having children is tough. Babies, newborns especially, can feed for hours and if you are just starting out, you can often feel marooned wherever you are feeding. You need to make sure you have plenty of fluids and healthy snacks at arms reach to keep your energy levels up and ensure adequate milk … [Read more…]
Hubster and I love shepherd’s pie. The children are not so keen so I have been thinking of ways to make it more appealing. They love spaghetti and a meaty ragu sauce and they love pizza so I came up with a dish combining all three. Now I am not going to get into … [Read more…]
We have always enjoyed Mornflake oats as a family but, since a visit to one of their oat fields and their factory last summer, I feel like I really am invested with them. They too are a Cheshire business and, we Cheshire businesses need to stick together-especially where farming is concerned. Indeed, two of Cheshire’s … [Read more…]
Pulses and grains are some of the healthy, nutritious and filling foods you an eat. Indeed, The United Nations has declared 2016 to be the International Year of Pulses. Pulse crops such as lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas are a critical part of the general food basket, according to the UN. Pulses are a vital … [Read more…]
This week, an old farmer turned up in our yard. It happens from time to time. He knew my father-in-law from years ago-Hubster’s Dad who passed away just after Boo was born. I had a chat with him and he also knew Hubster’s grandfather. He told me tales of drinking, farming and life from year’s … [Read more…]
