Category Archives: Food

Foodie? – how to keep your recipe ideas with you on the move

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Had an idea the other day that a few people I have shown it to thought was cool. So I thought I’d share in case you find it useful too. I have a habit of reading through recipe books and … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti alle Vongole (with clams) – I made it all by myself

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

There are certain dishes that I always end up choosing when I go to a good restaurant. In Italian places this dish tends to be Spaghetti alle Vongole or Spaghetti with clams. I’ve got fantastic memories of little hole in … Continue reading →

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Masterchef in the making

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

My entry to Applicances Online Messy Kids Cooking competition”  as featured on Babybudgeting’s website.  

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I can rival McDonalds any day

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Phew, kids in bed, no audible crying, and a chance to reflect on the day. This would normally be accompanied by a gin and tonic but I’ve given up booze for january (why why why did I think that might … Continue reading →

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#wordlesswednesday – unimpressed

Posted on November 23, 2011 by
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#Recipeshed – Linguine with Fresh Crab, Chili and Courgettes

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Haven’t had much time to take part in Recipe Shed on Reluctant Housedad’s blog lately but when I saw the theme this week I couldn’t resist. It is “Flavours of the Sea”. When I was younger I refused to eat … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Of the Kinder variety. Our very lovely cleaner, Gabriella, brought Munchkin a present this week. His very first Kinder Egg. We don’t give him sweets or chocolate very much (ignore obviously my last post about him eating oreos and smarties, … Continue reading →

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Halloween Owl Cookies

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

In an effort to lift the spirits (no pun intended) of the family on a rubbish, sick, rainy day I thought we would do something Halloween themed. I love halloween and we have 3 pumpkins ready and prepped to be … Continue reading →

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Chateau life

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

man oh man. Got back Saturday evening from a seriously great holiday. Well, as seriously great as a holiday with a toddler and a 10 week old baby can be. I was really unsure how this holiday would go, to … Continue reading →

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Recipeshed – Toad in the hole

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

This week’s theme for Recipeshed on Reluctant housedad‘s blog is Sausages. Yum. And so far no one has added a link for the recipe I am about to put here. Toad in the Hole. Oh yes… I love toad in … Continue reading →

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