I scored super well at the market this past Saturday which has prompted me to get back on the meal planning band wagon. I have been under a lot of stress at work which has thrown my life and organisation into disarray. Now with the fab food haul, I want to have a plan so [...]
It seems Mother Nature has finally received the memo that we need spring weather – April Fools!!! It is still cold and gloomy outside so we still eating hearty food. Monday – Roast chicken with garlic mash potatoes and veg Tuesday – Butternut squash risotto with pancetta Wednesday – Spicy duck stir fry with noodles [...]
It seems Mother Nature has not received the memo that it should be spring and the weather should be getting milder. With the Arctic weather in mind, I am thinking this week is all about comfort food, ending with a spicy fish stew for Good Friday. Monday – Baked potatoes with baked beans and cheese – British comfort [...]
It seems that winter is not finished with us, as I write this it is snowing. I was thinking lighter fare but Mother Nature seems to think differently. Monday – Left over pasta with meat sauce Tuesday – Roasted duck legs with Hubbard squash puree and green beans Wednesday – Out at work dinner Thursday [...]
In honour of the brave, first spring flowers, I have decided to put a bit of spice on the menu. It is such a joy to leave work in a bit of light instead of pitch blackness. Monday - Spiced pork with plantains and refried black beans Tuesday – Oven fried Sriracha chicken with salad Wednesday – Supposed [...]
Happy almost Spring! We are in the hopefully in the last push against winter. It seems that everyone has a cold and feels pretty rotten so I am cooking soothing food this week. Monday - Roast chicken with rice and broccoli Tuesday - Fresh tomato and chorizo sauce on pasta Wednesday – Silver Palate pork chops , dauphinoise [...]
This week, I am planning to make very easy food that comes from the cupboard or freezer. I have a lot I want to get done so easy is the operative word. Monday – Meze- lamb meatballs, Israeli couscous with chickpeas and peppers, tomato salad and bread Tuesday – Spanish tortilla with salad Wednesday – [...]
Happy year of the Snake which is supposedly going to bring us a year of prosperity. Fingers crossed on that one! I feel safe to say we would all like some prosperity. To beat the Valentine’s day rush my beloved took me out for dinner last night. While we sat in the restaurant, we figured [...]
Dear lovely readers, I am sorry that I have been MIA for the past almost two months. I have had a few changes in life that forced me to take a break from The Lean Times. I have taken a full time job to help me get back to zero after being made redundant last [...]
Last week, I barely cooked at all, my very annoying sinus infection totally sidelined me, I went to work came home and crawled into my bed. This week, I am thankfully on the mend so I will be cooking between naps. Monday - Slow cooker red wine short ribs Tuesday -Mushroom ravioli with fresh tomato sauce [...]
Last week, I wrote about getting back to business in September. I think every few months, say every quarter, it is a good idea to have a look at where your money is going. With inflation making food prices escalate and the heavy energy hikes, it is vital to keep an eye on where it [...]
I must apologize to my regular readers, I have been ill which is why I have not put my usual Thursday post up. This is also why I missed my Saturday market shop, the first one I have missed ever.Now, I don’t have any fresh food in the flat which puts me in a bit of a [...]