Category Archives: Food

106 – Your treat of choice

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

106/259 It’s Friday and the old cliché of wine o’clock begins to circulate on texts, facebook, twitter and whatever other procrastinating device you choose. For some bizarre reason I find it stupidly cosy to know what everyone’s treat of choice … Continue reading →

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105 – Guilty pleasures – Maltloaf and Marmite

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

105/260 Although I didn’t initially mean eaten together – as in those odd, foodie guilty pleasures such as ice-cream and gherkins or French fries dipped in milkshake (the first not loved by me, having never been pregnant, the second a … Continue reading →

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49 – Boiled egg on toast with grilled tomatoes

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

49/316 Cooking is, without a doubt therapeutic. I’m not talking about the usual making the tea routine that you struggle to fit into your daily to-do list that never, ever all gets done. I’m talking about cooking for cooking’s sake. … Continue reading →

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41 – The need to feed

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

41/324 Why doesn’t a social occasion that feel right without food? I’m not talking about a night on the town – night clubs, cocktail bars and so on. In fact on funky nights on the town I stay well away … Continue reading →

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34 – Jamie’s 30-minute success

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

34/331 I know I am a softy for Jamie Oliver. I think he is really nice and that what he has done so far in his career is amazing. He is a good TV chef on a par with others, … Continue reading →

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24 – A Real Pea Souper

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

24/341 I have a bad habit of buying food items without checking their weight. This comes from the fact that I am so mentally repulsed by the idea of doing my weekly shop in an actual supermarket, that I have … Continue reading →

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17 – The most delicious tomato soup ever!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Why can’t we have more sick days?   17/348 I’m working from home today so have the pleasure of starting the day by preparing a pan of tomato soup which can sit bubbling away lazily whilst I work through the morning. … Continue reading →

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10 – Come dine with me 2006 – a good portion of wholesome nostalgia!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

10/355 Having a rare evening off together we decided tonight to do something really special, we searched catch up for a session of Come dine with me. They seem to be on at some point throughout the week so we … Continue reading →

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5 – Making a 30 Minute Meal of it – cooking up a storm

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

5/360 While reading through a huge recycling pile of papers I came across a small article from the 10th December 2010 (I have to keep papers as part of my job, I swear, this is not a cover up for … Continue reading →

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