Phew but it’s a scorcher of a day here in the UK. Not that anyone is complaining – it’s so good to enjoy some sunny weather at the tail-end of the summer. It does however often mean a change of dietary plans. I had ear-marked a roast chicken for our main meal today but it[Read More]
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Count me Out!
Sometimes regardless of the weather you have to count yourself out (or could it be in?) by making a move to the great outdoors for a meal or two. This weekend I plan to eat alfresco in the sun or the shade regardless of sunny or cloudy skies. The BBQ has been given a[Read More]
Bonfire Night Beef and Bean Burgers
I hope you’ll forgive me for wondering if you’ll celebrate Bonfire Night, but after all the pics on social media relating to Hallowe’en, I think you might all be partied out! What fun everyone seemed to have and it was especially heartening to see all of those who professed to ‘never celebrating like this pre-WLS’[Read More]
Feeling Tickled Pink!
I know that warmer weather has arrived when I can harvest the first sticks from my rhubarb patch. I watch carefully throughout March as the stems thicken and then monitor daily throughout April to check for just the right hue of pink that signals the fruit is ripe and ready for picking before it[Read More]
While Summer Is Still Here …
Here in the UK summer is still with us, although evenings are getting chillier and there’s a bit of a nip to the early morning air. The sun has shone all this week, the mercury has risen and I have been cooking bariatric-friendly food with a distinctive light and summery flavour.