I have a week off work this week. It’s a delicious feeling, no obligations, nowhere I have to be. All the time in the world to sit around drinking coffee, catching up on rubbish TV I’m not allowed to watch … Continue reading
Author Archives: Black Cat
Pear and Ginger Galette
Ok so I have an idea. It doesn’t happen often so bear with me! I’ve been part of foodie pen pals for 2 months now, admittedly very unsuccessfully as I’ve yet to receive a box! Fingers crossed for this month … Continue reading
Sausage Stuffed Braised Cabbage Leaves
Ok – so. some things I am slightly in love with this week are: The Walking Dead – It’s finally back! In all it’s glorious zombiefied brilliance! Is it just me or do programmes like this totally make you think out … Continue reading
Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie
Surfing the net looking at recipes is something I do a lot. It’s part of my day to day life. In fact I’m pretty sure I don’t (and couldn’t) go a day without doing it. So I see a lot of recipes … Continue reading
Hot Beef Dip Sandwiches
This week we have my brother and his lovely girlfriend over for dinner. We don’t see nearly enough of my family so it was lovely to catch up with just them rather than the whole family together which we normally do. … Continue reading
Peanut Butter and Pretzel Cookies
Today I would like to discus a book. It’s a book that is totally unrelated to this post but I just really wanted to talk about how amazing it is! It’s one I’ve read before and have just come back … Continue reading
Oeufs en Meurette
Welcome to my perfect brunch dish! Think of it as a posh full English. It has everything you could possibly want in a really good breakfast, crispy bacon, poached eggs, crusty garlic scented bread and delicious mushrooms, all coated in … Continue reading
Strawberry and Cream Cookies
Pink Cookies!!! Do these really require any other introduction? I think not! I’ve been so excited about making these ever since I spotted them on Jo Blogs Jo Bakes. Not just for the colour but also for getting to play … Continue reading
Leek, Potato and Lentil Soup with Chorizo Croutons
This week has been a majorly busy one! I’ve had a work leaving do for one of the girls whose off on maternity leave (good luck Stacey!!), a joint 50th birthday for Joe’s family (Happy birthday to everyone involved) and … Continue reading
Pink Grapefruit and Pomegranate Marmalade
Jam making has been something I’ve really got into this year. There’s something so special about that sense of capturing the essence of a season or a moment in time. When you open that jar months down the line that concentrated … Continue reading