I never seem to have the same pasta meal twice . In the last few years we English thanks to the Italians seem to have really taken to pasta meals.They are so quick and easy .The tip to take from the Italians I think is to keep it simple and use the best ingredients [...]
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Yet More Pasta dishes..
Posted in allotments, courgettes, herbs, herbs & spices, lemons, pasta, recipes, tomatoes, Uncategorized, vegetables on April 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
New allotment year
Posted in allotments, beans, herbs, potatoes, vegetables on March 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It is the beginning of the new growing year but like most people we are way behind due to the harsh winter. I always feel so fed up in the winter..itching to get going on the new year.To me the spring and the start is better than the summer.The first signs of life just inspires! [...]
Sauces
Posted in cooking, herbs, herbs & spices, onions, pasta, recipes, tomatoes, vegetables on November 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Every good meal deserves a good sauce.A few years ago there would only have been a couple to choose from but now with the world getting smaller there is no end to the sauces you can make. Read further on to see my small collection of sauces to go with pasta and other foods.
Herbs & spices
Posted in curry, fennel, herbs, herbs & spices, preserving, spices on November 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Over the years , I like many people have used more and more spices.Growing up in the 50′s I had hardly heard of a spice except perhaps cinnamon or mixed spice on the top of a rice pudding ! Now the amount used in cookery and food is amazing and new spices come to light every day.We [...]
Flavoured vinegars & oils.
Posted in chilli, chutneys, cooking, gardening, herbs, herbs & spices, oils and vinegars, pickles, recipes on November 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I just love flavourings and as I eat so many salads and spiced food,I just can’t wait to make new ones. I probably started a few years ago with basil & mint but now make with most other herbs & chillies. I have experimented with mustards as well which have been successful in the past.Take [...]
Pasta the oldest fast food in the world
Posted in broad beans, chicken, cooking, courgettes, fennel, fish, herbs, herbs & spices, lemons, pasta, recipes, sausages, vegetables on November 6, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Many families have a lot of fast food ready meals with not a lot of nutrition these days, not realising that pasta dishes are probably the fastest meals you can cook and really enjoy.Try a few of my favourites recipes all are quick and simple to make.They cover meats,vegetables,seafood and just plain pasta.Whether you want to [...]
Homemade sausages & more.
Posted in beans, beef, cooking, curing bacon, herbs, herbs & spices, liver, pates & potted meats, recipes, sausages, soups, tomatoes on October 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »
After a long while of trying to make my own sausages and finding them very nice and flavoursome ,I thought that some that I had made could be quite dry. Last week I finally made some that were just perfect . I was so excited you should have heard me!
Some like it hot!..Chillies and mustards
Posted in chilli, cooking, herbs, herbs & spices, honey, mustards and chillies, orange, peppers, recipes, spices on October 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I have been experimenting with mustard seeds lately with quite a bit of success.I did not realise how many different flavours you could have.Of course you can have black ,yellow or white mustard seeds in your store cupboard but it’s not that important if you only have one type..
