by Louise Sims | Dec 3, 2017 | Shop Local
Before writing this months piece I scanned through my photo’s to remind me what I’ve eaten and where I’ve been, and wow, what a busy month it has been. November is my birthday month, and I do try to drag it out for at least a week and this year I managed about ten...
by Louise Sims | Nov 20, 2017 | Food and Recipes
Cookies This is a recipe that I’ve adapted slightly from a my The Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cook Book, which was bought as a gift when I first left home 25 years ago! It’s a great reference book: if I’m unsure about the ingredients or balance of...
by Louise Sims | Nov 12, 2017 | Shop Local
Yesterday was a mad day at our house, we had a total of 7 tradesmen on site at one point. I made an executive decision to take run to the local butty wagon rather than cook for everyone. I have to say it was one of the best decisions of the weekend! Today was a lot...
by Louise Sims | Nov 12, 2017 | Food and Recipes
Serves 2 This is a long cook curry, so the pork becomes lovely and tender. It does have a lot of ingredients and there are quite a few steps, but it is well worth it. And if you want to make double it freezes really well. There are three lists of ingredients, you...
by Louise Sims | Nov 11, 2017 | Food and Recipes
I first made this years ago when my sister and I were both going to Slimming World. I didn’t really like pate and made this for a dinner party starter thinking I could just fill up on crudities, but then tasted it and realised how much more delicate chicken liver...
by Louise Sims | Nov 8, 2017 | Food and Recipes
My lovely builder Tom and I are always talking about food, he knows I love fish but rarely cook it as the Committed Carnivore hates fish. So, I was delighted when he arrived today with a bowl of his fish stew for my lunch. However, what was really amusing was that I...
