….When The Boat Comes In… I simply love this old traditional English folk song, originally from the North East of England. I’m not from the North East but often sing this song when cooking fish for supper (much to everyone’s mirth). I remember it from my childhood; a TV ad for Young’s Fish; and also[Read More]
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A Healthy and Delicious Start to 2013
After the rich offerings of the holiday period it’s good to get back to some healthy and nutritious food that doesn’t seem anything like a festive blow-out! Fish always features highly in my January repertoire since it offers such a distinct change in texture, flavour and substance to everything I have eaten for the previous[Read More]
A Summer Sizzler To Enjoy Now Or Later
Well so far the Summer hasn’t really been sizzling hot but we are enjoying a glut of seasonal produce in the markets that are all the better for sizzling in a pan. My local Farmer’s Market has bargains galore at the moment on courgettes/zucchini, peppers/capsicums, tomatoes and onions. My own vegetable garden also promises a[Read More]
Sausages with Asparagus, Squash and Courgette Ribbons
Here is a sausage recipe unlike one you might have seen before. It’s certainly a change from the usual bangers and mash! Weight-loss surgery friendly, the sausages are teamed with oven-roasted vegetables and pumpkin seeds. The fresh thyme also lifts this simple dish into the luxury class. SAUSAGES WITH ASPARAGUS, SQUASH AND COURGETTE RIBBONS[Read More]