Lending laughter to (mid) life

On my second date with the man who turned out to be my husband, he came to my little flat… Read More »

Again we have been given permission by Jo Pratt to re-publish one of her delicious recipes from her Madhouse Cookbook…. Read More »

Great midweek meal – especially when you haven’t had time to go shopping, because you are likely to already have… Read More »

This recipe comes from Jo Pratt’s latest cookery book, Madhouse Cookbook, and she has kindly given us permission to re-publish… Read More »

This is so simple and quite delicious. If you are not a vegetarian, plonk a grilled chop or fillet of… Read More »

If you want to knock the socks off your supper party guests

I made this because we had butterflied leg of lamb on the BBQ at the weekend and this Chicory salad… Read More »

These are the easiest and tastiest burgers ever and as the sun is out and we are all dusting off… Read More »

We had an impromptu BBQ at the weekend – well, it has to be done doesn’t it on those increasingly… Read More »

Tried this on one of those 2 summer days we had over the bank holiday….and it was delicious. Perfect for… Read More »

This is my take on Lesley Waters’ recipe; I have used less olive oil, more avocado (as brimming with essential… Read More »

These are not a health food but OMG they make you feel soooo good cos they are simply scrumptious. Great… Read More »

I love both of these foods so a recipe combining them both by the esteemed chef Elizabeth David is a… Read More »

If you have people round for lunch or supper and haven’t got much time or inclination to do something complicated,… Read More »

Seeing as the sun is shining I would like to share with you the recipe for a drink which Annabel… Read More »

For something that looks deliciously fattening, this scrummy pie is only 189 calories per serving.Can be served warm or cold… Read More »

Seasonal, fresh, healthy – this recipe serves 4 and makes a perfect weekend lunch.

Ellie has recommended Tesco Finest Pork & Caramelised Red Onion Sausages and here is an easy, inexpensive one pot recipe for them:… Read More »

CW can today confirm that Tesco Finest Pork & Caramelised Red Onion Sausages are absolutely delicious and with the weather… Read More »

I think one of the tastiest flavours you can treat yourself to is duck. If I ever see duck breasts… Read More »

Ingredients: 175g wheatberries (available from Amazon – see link below) 4 – 6 pepperoncini or pickled green peppers (normally found… Read More »

I saw this recipe in The Lady magazine last week and it is from Lindsey Bareham’s new book The Trifle Bowl and… Read More »

This is easy to prepare, colourful to look at and totally delicious: Ingredients for 4: 2 small cucumbers 500g strawberries few… Read More »

Crab Linguine is possibly one of my favourite dishes of all time, so simple to make and incredibly tasty!  … Read More »

My adorable husband is not exactly easy to please when it comes to the food he eats. He is used… Read More »

Asparagus contains tryptophan which is used by our brains to make serotonin, one of the main mood-stablising neurotransmitters and salmon… Read More »

Are there any foods that will make you feel happier?

Greek yogurt has probiotics which help boost your mood, honey has kaempferol and quercetin which help prevent depression and dark… Read More »

I tasted this salad as a starter in a restaurant in London

Annabel wrote about Jo Pratt’s Madhouse Cookbook recently and so we thought we’d feature one of her scrummy fast and… Read More »

This delightful recipe is taken from the wonderful book COOKING WITH FLOWERS - BY MICHE BACHER – We think this recipe… Read More »

Ooh try these absolutely delicious and healthy alternative to crisps

If like me you are often making breakfast for a large family then this recipe will appeal as you can… Read More »

I went a little bit out of my comfort zone last weekend and used gelatine for the first time in… Read More »

Went to our local farmers market last weekend and picked up this little kit for peeling, zesting, grating everything including garlic, ginger, Parmesan, chocolate & much – it is sold online

Needed to knock up something from what I had in the fridge

What kids don’t like crisps? My son adores them, always has. But I have always felt guilty giving him packets… Read More »

Quick and easy supper dish from Simon Cowell’s new cook-book! (not written by him but he launched the campaign on… Read More »

When I heard about this cook book I thought it would suit most of us as really and truly we… Read More »

A quick and easy pudding – great for Sunday lunch as the family will love it! Plus it’s a good… Read More »