Minimalism in the kitchen: tips for not wasting food

Minimalism in the kitchen: tips for not …

The rising trend for ‘simple living’ and minimalism is ubiquitous at the moment, with people using Marie Kondo’s guidance to clear out their wardrobes and live better with less.  It’s true that we have an increasing culture of consumption where…

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Good Friday (and Easter chocolate treats!)

Good Friday (and Easter chocolate treats!)

Happy Good Friday! I wish I could tell you I’ve spent this beautiful, sunny, warm Good Friday wandering through fields of Spring flowers, drinking a cool cider in the sunshine or whiling away the afternoon in my garden, but instead…

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Pannetone French Toast + Bacon

Pannetone French Toast + Bacon

First of all, a massive Happy Christmas to everyone out there on the interweb – I hope you’re all having the most amazing day, filled with mulled wine, tins of Celebrations, undoing the button on your trousers because you overdid…

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HelloFresh – A meal subscription box review

HelloFresh – A meal subscription box review

The Hello Fresh subscription box is one that I’ve had my eye on for some time.  I really enjoy cooking in the evenings as I find it a helpful way to wind down from a day at work, but I…

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Chorizo, pepper, manchego cheese and refried bean ‘hot torta’  |  Lurpak Freestyle Challenge

Chorizo, pepper, manchego cheese and refried bean ‘…

I watched the movie ‘Chef‘ on the plane home from America last September and developed a rather unhealthy obsession with hot sandwiches and making the ultimate Cuban sandwich.  I think I ordered a Breville Sandwich Press within about four minutes…

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