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Recently, I ordered some squid from Ocado to make this Jamie Oliver recipe – Chargrilled squid with rustic guacamole

The towering birthday burgers we made this weekend contained (from top to bottom of the burger): Toasted top bun Fresh tomato salsa Parma ham Mature cheddar Homemade burger patty Fried egg More cheese Another homemade burger patty Fresh guacamole Toasted bottom bun This followed a massive bowl of tasty chicken wings with Reggae Reggae sauce, [...]

Usually, when Andrew browses YouTube and comes across food, it’s the kind of recipe that makes you gag – like the Bacon Explosion. A few weeks ago, however, he came across a real gem – a recipe for homemade chicken wings. First, a bit of background on why we both got so excited over chicken [...]

Everyone approaches life and its challenges in a different way, just like chefs approach cooking and pleasing customers in very different ways. Are you most like… Jamie Oliver Healthy family fun, you want to change the world and have high ideals. It isn’t always about the final result but about the process and the social [...]

One of my latest posts was about reducing your consumption and making Christmas cards, and this one’s about making fruit liqueurs. I can hear my mom laughing from here, thinking I’m turning into Suzie Homemaker. But don’t panic, I’m still the same old me. I’m just… trying to be resourceful these days! Last year, in [...]

It’s Sunday and I’ve got tons to do, but I couldn’t help taking a break to make some yummy homemade chicken nuggets. These were inspired by a Sainsbury’s recipe I found a few years ago when they started making these tiny meal ideas cards you can pick up on your way out. It’s evolved a [...]

Summer has officially landed in the UK. Not a single cloud in the sky and scents of burnt barbecued meats wafting around. Oh and plenty of people also burnt to a crisp, based on my supermarket observations this morning. Every BBQ must be accompanied by appropriate drinks. To me, that means a great big pitcher [...]

Andrew and I have now watched a couple of episodes of Delia’s new cooking show where she shows busy people how to get nice meals together quickly. Now, what mystifies me is that while she’s targeting time-poor people, she’s unquestionably aiming for the top tier richer people. Last week, when she made her fish pie [...]

As a total foodie, I find that challenging your tastebuds and trying new flavours regularly is one of the joys of life. I always feel a bit sorry for people afflicted with allergies, pregnant women (who can’t eat soft cheese or sushi!) and diabetics. While we all need to watch what we eat to avoid [...]