Before I begin I’d just like to clarify that the word Alcopop is no longer the bright blue, lip staining drink beginning in ‘W’ ending in ‘D.’ No, no, I’m talking about the highly sophisticated, soon to be all the … Continue reading
Before I begin I’d just like to clarify that the word Alcopop is no longer the bright blue, lip staining drink beginning in ‘W’ ending in ‘D.’ No, no, I’m talking about the highly sophisticated, soon to be all the … Continue reading
For those of you who say you’re too busy to cook then you’re lying. I returned from the gym late last night and timed myself from taking the ingredients out of the shopping bag to the moment the food hit … Continue reading
Admittedly you can’t whip this up in your work kitchen, but you can make a batch on a Sunday night and it’ll carry you through a couple of days. There are only three elements, grilling, roasting and shaking. Simple stuff. … Continue reading
Well, didn’t Queen Victoria have good taste. Ol’ Vicky couldn’t resist a bit of sponge with her PG tips (well maybe not PG… Earl Grey’s probably more fitting), firmly ensuring that this English treat be named after her. I’ve always … Continue reading
I used to radiate a smug glow from my temple-like body when I reached my 5 portions of fruit and veg quota every day. This was quickly quashed when I was informed that I’d got it all wrong – apparently … Continue reading
Meek Gone Wild Dictionary: Bisc-offee: A happy marriage of biscuit and coffee. I never used to like coffee, but having spent most of my university days working in a coffee shop where I forced the black liquid down my gullet … Continue reading
I recently celebrated another joyous year of my birth (age= irrelevant, party = all that matters). My parents very kindly bought me a Thai cookery class at L’atelier des Chefs, just off Oxford Street. I managed to stave off my … Continue reading
Hazelnut Brittle: The only complex part of making brittle is trying to refrain from eating it before completely cool. I cleverly removed most of the inside of my mouth due to molten sugar. So, for an injury free experience, all … Continue reading
Senior Meek Gone Wild, Georgie, makes her debut with some homemade Hot Cross Buns. Paul Hollywood would be proud; not a soggy bottom in sight and a perfect ‘crumb.’ Georgie used Pauls recipe, see link for method: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2066661/hot-cross-buns Directions for … Continue reading