So yes it’s farewell goat and hello monkey on Monday to celebrate Chinese New Year. Do you have anything planned to celebrate this date? It comes in a busy week – what with Pancake Day on Tuesday and Valentine’s Day on Sunday, so you can be forgiven for thinking it’s just another meal to[Read More]
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Lovely Light Leftovers
Probably like you I am staring at a fridge-full of edible leftovers from yesterday’s feast. I have plans to make my Christmas Newsletter recipe of Cranberry Turkey Burgers (see here) but beyond that will ‘wing it’ with what our agenda dictates. Some will doubtless have to be portable; some spruced up to take as[Read More]
Back from the Big Apple!
I’m just back from my 6 day visit to NYC (the Big Apple) and truly understand why they call this ‘the city that never sleeps’ – exhausted doesn’t even come close to how I feel! It was a remarkable visit and there was much to enjoy. I did the usual tourist things and some very[Read More]
Stirring Stuff!
I had an email from a new weight-loss surgery patient a few days ago…she’s just passed the soft and pureed stage of eating (which I call the Amber Stage) and is aching for something with a bit of a crunch. She mentioned stir-fry and I thought, what a good idea, for stir-fries enable you[Read More]
Shelf-Clear Soup/BBB16
I can’t help it – I always over-shop for any festive celebration and Easter has proved to be no exception! Most items I buy tend to have a long shelf-life or can be frozen but not some of the fresh vegetables that begin to look tired and weary after a few days in the[Read More]