Chilli, Thyme & Orange Olives

by | SNACKS

In collaboration with Fragata. So who ‘s all set for Christmas?   I had everything planned out at the beginning of the month and have done pretty well, but I still have a mountain of gifts to wrap, which by the time Aiden has gone to bed...

Spanish Marinated Olives With Manchego Cheese

by | SNACKS

Olives make a great savoury snack if you’re looking for an alternative to something sweet to help fight that afternoon energy slump.  They are so versatile and it’s easy to put your own twist on them by mixing together a few of your...

Quinoa Chilli Stuffed Peppers

by | Mains

Over the past few months, I’ve made a conscious effort to try to reduce my weekly meat consumption.  This is a household where the husband thinks a main meal isn’t complete without protein and carbs, so you can see my struggle.  I’ve made...

Chocolate and Jalapeno Turkey Chilli

by | Mains, Recipes

Oh this recipe is so good!  I could go on singing it’s praises, but I won’t – the pictures say everything and so much more. I think chilli has to be one of my favourite winter foods.  Hot. Warm spices. Comforting.  Everything that you need from your...

Always the little things…

by | The week that was...

Happy Friday! Hope you all had a great week.  It’s been a lovely week for lots of little reasons. Firstly, I took the picture above on my train journey into London yesterday. The sky was a blush with pinks and reds, it almost looked a gorgeous sunset rather...