This is a seasonal win for me and went down a treat at home. Pre-warning, it is a bit of a faff, so perhaps not your usual run of the mill weeknight meal, but it is a great one for guests or a weekend when you have a little more time. This meal really needs ALL the components though. The koftas are nothing without the tomato sauce, and the sauce is bland on it’s own. Served with delicious focaccia and this will be a winner with everyone. Continue reading Pumpkin koftas with smoky tomato sauce
Did you know the UK is one of the largest plastic exporters in the world? This sort of information always makes me feel so ashamed. It is so easy to forget about that piece of rubbish once it leaves our homes but, sadly, so much of the plastic which we are told is ‘recycled’ is actually shipped off to other countries. Recycling is not the answer…but read on to find out what is. Continue reading Why recycling is NOT the answer…but I know what is!
I don’t think I’m the only one to feel that this crazy hot weather is a sign of things to come. The climate crisis is front and centre of my mind at the moment and is forcing me to focus more than usual on the carbon footprint of my activities. But it takes all of us doing our bit to make a difference, so here’s my ‘how-to’ list to cut your carbon footprint. I’ve focused on the top five highest emitting sectors in the UK and I think, if we all make these switches, we will all be doing our bit to combat the climate crisis. Continue reading How To Cut Your Carbon Footprint
The flavours in this carrot dahl are as bright and fresh as the colours and it has proved a hit with adults and children. Plus, it is really quick to make and full of nutrients 😊 Continue reading Dazzling Dahl
It’s a question we all face. That toaster which no longer toasts. That charger that no longer charges. That vacuum cleaner that no longer vacs. The list of electrical appliances in our homes is never ending. I often only think of electronics as the obvious ones, laptops, phones, etc., but so much of what we use every day has electrical components. And now, as a parent, we have oh so many more electrical items in our home. But what do we do with these items when they break?
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Anyone else get biscuit cravings? But they’re always wrapped in pesky plastic. Well it turns out it is pretty easy to make digestive biscuits at home, and you can dip them in chocolate too :).
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