Happy Cinco de Mayo in the US and May Day here in the UK. I am envious of people enjoying all that authentic Mexican food in the States but since we have an extra day off this week we are going to start it with a roast chicken. I was in the New York last [...]
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 – [...]
The week I am getting out my slow cooker to make as many frugal and freezer friendly. The first thing I am going to put in my slow cooker is chick peas. They taste so much better than the canned ones. I am going to make enough to make chana massala and hummus. Monday – [...]
This week we are still in the mist of an austerity drive. I had a job cancel on my last week so money is tight. The good news is that I did extremely well at the market on Saturday. I got 3kg of potatoes for £1 and 1.5kg of ground beef for £2.50 and a [...]
Food prices have gone up, that is a fact, so now is the time to rethink how we cook. Meat does not have to be the hero of a meal other cultures use it as a flavouring. Expand your thinking into other cuisines. I am not saying to be a vegetarian or to live on [...]