This week is looking very busy, more days in an office so less time to get stuff done. It is time to be extra hyper organized. Easy food needed. Monday – Greek Salad with roast chicken thighs Tuesday – Pasta with marinated tomatoes and mozzarella Wednesday – Chicken with nectarines and rice, this recipe is [...]
This past weekend was my birthday and after the usually celebrations and excess; it is now time to get back on the frugal wagon. I have not really fallen off the wagon but have been spending a bit more here and there which of course eventually bites you on the bum. So this week is [...]
It is really summer here in London so this week I will be cooking summer foods. I wish I had a BBQ but alas I will have to make due with my oven and slow cooker. Remember using your slow cooker in the summer keeps your kitchen cool. Monday – Prawn madras curry with rice [...]
Last Monday, I just returned from holiday which totally threw me off balance. I did not do my meal plan or my regular jaunt to the market looking for seasonal bargains so I raided my freezer and ate chilli. I must confess that I ate chilli most of the week, not very exciting but with [...]
Hooray! Spring has finally sprung. Actually, it feels like we have by passed spring and zoomed right into summer, which makes we want a Mediterranean menu this week. Monday – Greek salad with steak Tuesday- Going out so I am having a speedy tarragon omelette with salad Wednesday – No cook pasta sauce with tomatoes, [...]
This week is starting out a little bit better than last week, there is still a chill in the air but at least the sun is out. I am not yet in full spring cooking swing so this menu is a bit autumnal. Monday – Slow co0ker chili with chorizo. I am making a bit [...]
I am aware that it is May but the weather is making it feel like October, so confusing for us that try to eat in season. This cold snap is bringing me right back to my autumnal favourites. Monday – Nigella’s Brandied-Bacony Chicken served with sweet potatoe mash and green beans Tuesday – New York [...]
Today is a Bank holiday in the UK which means my schedule have been thrown off. I am still working on the more protein and less carbs in my diet and need some new ideas. I tweeted my request for some new recipes, then the wonderfully clever, Penny Golightly sent me this quick recipe -“Mix [...]
This week is going to be all about protein as I am trying to be a leaner around the caboose. Please if any of you have recipes that are lean on the wallet and the hips please drop me a comment or an email. I am afraid that I will run out of ideas pretty [...]
The weather has started to warm up and the produce is getting better so it is salad days for me this week along with some lean protein. Monday – Omelette with tarragon and salad Tuesday – Slow cooker roast chicken with salad Wednesday – Grilled goat cheese salad Thursday – need to get something on [...]
This week is going to be cheap and cheerful week. I must confess that I have fallen slightly off the frugal wagon in the past couple of weeks due to family visiting and plain laziness but all that needs to change from today. I will be bringing my lunch everyday and be cooking every night. [...]
I hope everyone reading had a great Easter. Ours was especially wonderful as my sister and her family came all the way from NY to visit me in London. It was a very joyous occasion. That said, I have gone slightly off piste in last week’s menu plan. I never got around to making the [...]