The crunch of the batter. The tender bite of fish. The heap of crispy chips. The dollop of tartare sauce on the side…what’s not to love about fish and chips? One of the earliest examples of culinary fusion, fish and chips is a popular takeaway dish – and has been since 1860. The battered-fish-and-fries-combo became famous when trawl fishing in the North Sea was all the rage. Railroads were even ...
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10 ways to save money on groceries (Printable seasonal fruit and veg)
You know I love a good money saving tip, so when the lovely people behind the #CNUKFrugalFoodie campaign got in touch to see if I wanted to get involved, I instantly thought that I could share my top 10 ways to save money on groceries with you. We all have to eat and drink, so this is something that can help each and every one of you save money that can go towards something else or into your ...
Little Loves 10/2017 - Fifty Shades Darker, Cooking with kids and hunting for a rain jacket
I've failed with writing my post last week and I'm feeling a little down about it. I had all my bullet points ready but life got in the way and for some reason, I never got around to writing it. Amy is off sick again - once again it's her tonsils and sinuses playing up and I'm so fed up with it all. Surgery can't come quick enough! Obviously, no mother wants to see her child go under the knife ...
25 Takeaway Recipes You Can Make At Home
Don't get me wrong, I love to cook family meals as much as I can, but sometimes you just run out of time or you’ve had a long day at work and cooking that beef casserole really doesn’t seem as appealing as it did in the morning. This is usually the time that I reach for my phone and order my favourite curry or pizza from Hungry House. If I have the luxury of time, though, or I’m feeling extra ...
25 slow cooker recipes for autumn and winter
It's slow cooker time! Well, at least in our house. I don't know about you but in our family autumn and winter call for slow cooker meals. They're the perfect comfort food, ridiculously easy to prepare and most importantly, they're super delicious. To share my love for slow cooker meals, I've decided to collect all my favourite slow cooker recipes for autumn and winter in one blog post. I hope you ...
5 posh sides that are actually really easy to make
Entertaining guests for dinner is fun for all kinds of reasons. It’s a good chance to catch up with people you’ve not seen in a while. It’s a good way to celebrate good news. And of course, it’s a great time to show off. Now I’m sure you’ve picked out a nice wine, the best plates and you’ve got a fabulous main course planned – but a fancy dinner party isn’t all about the centrepiece. You’ve got ...
