As you know we have become a family that is trying to ‘eat cleanly’, Rosie and I are embracing the new regime and we are actually achieving more than 80/85% which is what is required to do the diet properly, we have not been missing chocolate or cakes, when we…
Lemon Brown Rice Salad
So here is CLEAN EATING recipe number two, Lemon Brown Rice Salad, I know the photo may make it look a little bland, but don’t under estimate this yummy, filing and very good for you salad. We had it as a main dinner last night but it would be great…
Chicken Caesar Salad
Last weekend the sun shone, the sun cream came out and lunch was had in the garden on both days of the weekend, it was glorious, the large garden table and chairs have been dusted off and brought out and I can not wait for the summer gatherings to starts,…
Pan Fried Green Beans
We love green beans in our house and it is one of the the vegetables that many of us grow in our garden, so it is always nice to have different ways to cook them, especially if you are doing them for a special occasion, dinner party or just fancy…
Pistachio and Rosewater Pavlova
So its day two of ‘Mad Meringue Week’, I hope you enjoyed yesterdays chocolate meringue whoppers and tip about keeping your bowl completely clean and grease free. Today I bring you some more tips on meringue making, I must admit that I have not yet tried this, it seems a…
Spiced Citrus Couscous
I had a fantastic day on Wednesday, this week is turning out to be one of the best ever and of course the sunshine has played a huge part in all of this. I love all of the seasons, I love watching the countryside change but what I love about…
Basil, Mozzarella and Orzo Salad
Yesterday was another gorgeous sunny day and it truly felt like summer, after spending the afternoon in the garden chatting to Andrea the day ended perfectly with Stephen and Rieanna joining us for dinner. I miss Simon and Stephen so much and nothing makes me happier than when they come…
Tabbouleh Salad with Feta
A weekend and a whole week of sunshine is forecast, it is glorious and can only mean one thing, al fresco dining. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love nothing better than being outside but what really makes me happy is having everyone around our massive garden table, eating…
Summery Chorizo Stew
If nothing else a typical English Summer always includes, long hot barmy days, followed by very warm & wet ones and yesterday was just that. The day started off with a low mist hanging over the lake outside our house, this soon lifted and a glorious day was revealed, by…
Scrambled Eggs & Goats Cheese – Breakfast Heaven
I so wish that I had found this recipe earlier, its to die for and just perfect for this weekend, as it is Father’s Day and I decided that I would spoil Hubby rotten by making him breakfast in bed on both mornings over the weekend. My Hubby works extremely…