As regular readers of my blog will know, we eat a lot of soup in our house. I love it, and as a result, so do my three children. I came up with this recipe a couple of years ago when I was craving soup but didn’t have any fresh...
This roasted red pepper and tomato soup is a real family favourite for us. We make it all the time and it’s loved as much by the children in our house as it is by the adults. In fact, it was my five year old daughter who told me I...
I can’t stand tinned baked beans. Apparently, as a baby, I used to sit in my high chair and spit them out. I’ve tried them again and again over the years, but even after all of this time they still make me gag. However, as regular readers of my recipes...
Anyone who has attended any kind of social occasion with me in the last 10 years or so will have tried these. They are one of my fail-safe, go-to dishes and they are always so popular. They’re probably one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever featured on my blog, but...
I mentioned homemade popcorn in my kids’ summer to-do list post as one of 50 simple things to enjoy this summer. A few friends have told me they’ve never made it before and asked what they need to do. It’s so simple, I promise, and great fun too. The key is getting...
Cardiff Daddy and I went to Wahaca for the first time recently. We loved it! So much in fact, we went back again a few weeks later. From the bird cage swings and the cocktails on the top floor, to the casual canteen style seating, their Cardiff restaurant was such a...
I bought a bag of the most amazing baby plum tomatoes I have ever tasted last week. They were so succulent, sweet and juicy, I ate half a dozen straight out of the bag. They were from Jo’s Organic Stores in Penarth, where I was taking part in Wake Up...
“You don’t look like someone who eats organic food,” is what Cardiff Daddy said to me as I left the house this morning. I was on my way to Penarth for #wakeuptoorganic – a nationwide event run by Organic Naturally Different encouraging people to see the benefits of organic food...
I’ve had quite a few conversations recently about the home-made almond butter I’ve been making. I’ve promised the recipe to a few people, so I thought I might as well share it on my blog too. I love it! It’s so simple to make, tastes delicious and has really helped...
I adore butternut squash. It’s such a versatile vegetable. My favourite way to serve it is roasted in some olive oil, garlic and sage. I could just scoff the lot the minute it comes out of the oven. It’s delicious in risotto, and I’ve already shared my recipe on my...
Beans and pulses are a big part of my diet, as I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 years old. They’re packed full of protein, iron, fibre, vitamins and minerals, are low fat, and count towards your recommended daily five-a-day. One of my favourite ways to serve them is...