Monthly Archives: January 2011

Roasted sausages with rosemary potatoes and a disgusting pudding!

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Playdate food can be a minefield when you’re catering for other people’s kids. You know what your kids like, but their friends are another matter. And let’s face it, all kids have their foibles when it comes to grub. My … Continue reading →

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Juicy lamb and cumin burgers

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Katie Bryson

The way to my husband’s heart is burgers and books – he has an insatiable appetite for both. So when he kindly took the day off work to look after the boys when I was feeling decidedly full of cold, … Continue reading →

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Intense Chocolate Oreo Loaf Cake

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’m trying to get into the habit of baking once a week – I find it hugely relaxing and love getting the boys involved. So when I spied Sarah’s Forever Nigella Blogging Event had a Seduced By Chocolate theme over on Maison … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Stew

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I bought new pans at the weekend, a VERY exciting moment for a kitchen geek such as myself. Matthew was in a rare ‘let’s spend some money’ mood, so I capitalised on it and made a dash for the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Winter baking with added sunshine: Tropical Fruit Muffins

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I needed to find comfort in my kitchen this weekend away from the torrential downpours and wild windy weather, so I decided to do some uplifting baking to defy the elements. Leafing through my food mags for inspiration I came … Continue reading →

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Creamy bacon and sweetcorn tagliatelle

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Katie Bryson

We all need a tasty meal up our sleeves that can be rustled up rapido to satisfy the stampede of hungry troops at the end of a busy day. Pasta and bacon were my starting blocks for this meal, and … Continue reading →

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A neighbourly curry

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Katie Bryson

To a lot of people, living in London probably conjures up thoughts of an anonymous urban existence where everyone ignores each other and cars don’t stop at zebra crossings. Well this has certainly been my experience of London life until … Continue reading →

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A superhero birthday party on a budget

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

As finances get tighter and tighter things like birthday parties can be a frightening prospect. Venue, entertainment, party bags, food, cakes – it can add up to hundreds of pounds very quickly. We don’t have a great deal of floor … Continue reading →

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Tarted up sausages – they’re sticky!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Katie Bryson

First I bought you pimped up mash, now I’m unleashing tarted up sausages – and this is meant to be a family show! I cook sausages once a week for my boys, they really REALLY love them. They’re not the … Continue reading →

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Pan-fried Salmon with rustic spring onion mash

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve well and truly got fresh start new year fever – I cleaned my oven this week! I thought it was unsalvageable it was so grimy from multiple roast dinners, until I unleashed the Oven Pride on it. What a … Continue reading →

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