If cakes had feelings, this one would be traumatized. I made this cake at my parents’ house, 170 miles from where it finally met its end. To expand, I constructed this in Shropshire on Sunday for my housemate’s birthday, which … Continue reading
Sometimes I dream of cleaning. Whilst some people battle with weight/drugs/alcohol addictions, I deal with the urge to clean. It has even extended to polishing my next door neighbours windows when I know they’re away. Similarly my diary follows a … Continue reading
I was running low on veg for a Sunday lunch, so asked a friend to pick up some broccoli on her way. She arrived with not one, not 2, but 5 whole broccoli’s. Now, don’t get me wrong, I like … Continue reading
I think I have woman flu, that, or I am actually dying. I feel like I’ve swallowed a bag of Venus Razor Blades, without the music in the background, and my nose is so red I could be mistaken for … Continue reading
I have become a New Years cliché. On January 2nd I joined a new gym, ordered an all in one lycra outfit, purchased a loyalty card from Holland and Barrett and swore that I would only run to my required … Continue reading
Personally, I think there’s a reason why turkey is only ever eaten once a year. For one thing, they’re so vast that you’re lumbered with the blesséd thing for the rest of the holidays and secondly, no matter how you flambé/curry-fy … Continue reading
My left arm is currently cloaked in a bright red cast and it’s not because I just felt like getting festive early, it’s due to a broken wrist. I’d love to say that I broke it because I helped rescue … Continue reading
Like many of my family recipes, I’ve no idea where this has come from. There’s a scribble at top of the battered old recipe card saying ‘Renie’ but I’ve never heard of, and certainly never met this elusive woman. But … Continue reading
When I think of liver, I am drawn back to my school days when we were given a dish called ‘floating meat’. Served as a Wednesday mid-week treat, the liver/donkey was boiled for approximately 24 hours before being slopped into … Continue reading
I’ve probably been living under a rock the last year or two, but I’ve just discovered Almond Nut Butter and I’m completely obsessed. It’s essentially a healthier version of peanut butter, but instead of seeing the list of alarming E … Continue reading
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