Monthly Archives: May 2011

Elderflower cordial: simple summer pleasure in a bottle

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Elderflower cordial is my favourite soft drink – diluted with several glugs of sparkling water, a few chunks of ice and a wedge of lemon – a fab way to cool off on a hot day in London. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Chickpea and coriander burgers

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Cooking for the newly turned vegetarian husband is still in its early days in terms of developing great family meals. Matthew’s first proper effort was to make this, what I’d very loosely call ‘soup’… He made enough to feed himself … Continue reading →

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What food matches your mood?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Generally the food I make very much reflects the time of year, I’ll use ingredients that are in season in a recipe that fits the weather. However it can also depend what mood I’m in. If I’m rushed off my … Continue reading →

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Book Review and chance to win: My Daddy Cooks by Nick Coffer

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been genuinely excited about the release of Nick ‘My Daddy Cooks’ Coffer’s blog-titled recipe book. I stumbled upon Nick’s blog when I first started out as a blogger myself last year, and was instantly won over by the hilarious … Continue reading →

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Road testing the Sainsbury’s feed your family for £50 menu planner

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’m a massive fan of menu planning for so many reasons. Kerching! It prevents me from spending too much on the weekly shop because you only buy what you need – especially if you do an online shop and don’t … Continue reading →

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Win £50 worth of Sainsbury’s groceries

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Sainsbury’s are launching the second menu of their Feed your family for £50 campaign and I’m giving FIVE lucky readers the chance to win all of the groceries you’ll need to cook it – delivered straight to your front door! … Continue reading →

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Win sleek and classy coffee machine

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I find it rather challenging to exist successfully without caffeine, and if you’re anything like me then you’re going to love this competition.  Thanks to being part of the Morphy Richards House Proud Innovators’ scheme, I’m able to give away an Arc Filter … Continue reading →

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May allotment update and awards news

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Katie Bryson

My, haven’t you grown my little patch of vegetables…. I cannot tell you how much my heart swells with pride every single time I trek up to the lotters to see how my crops are getting on. I’ve had to … Continue reading →

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Steam cooker review: The vegetarian cooking starts in earnest

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Katie Bryson

This is my first post as part of the Morphy Richards House Proud Innovators’ scheme. I’ll be sent a product from the Morphy Richards range to test out, review and share with you. There will also be the chance for … Continue reading →

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Tortilla: The California-Mexican experience – plus giveaway!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Eating Mexican food in the UK has historically been a disappointingly naff Tex Mex experience that cost a fortune. But the arrival of places like Wahaca on the scene has seen a marked improvement in authentic cuisine. And now Tortilla … Continue reading →

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