Category Archives: Days out

Days out

A trip to York to meet a Masterchef finalist and eat yummy pasta

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Katie Bryson

By far my favourite contestant on last year’s Masterchef was Sara Danesin Medio – the likeable intensive care nurse with a huge passion for Italian cooking. So when I got an invite to travel up to York to her home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged aubergine, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, masterchef, pasta, Review, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian, York | 7 Comments

A pan should be for life

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Katie Bryson

When it comes to buying pans it’s very true that you pay for what you get. If you pick up a pan from the supermarket, it might perform well in the short term, but longevity-wise it’s not going to hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Desserts, Grown up dishes, Product reviews, Travel | Tagged all-clad, blackberry, cookware, pans, pear, posh dessert, sabayon, whatley manor | 7 Comments

Delicious warm salad recipe

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Those who know me, understand my passion for Leiths cookery school. It’s where I first got bitten by the bug to shift my career from news to food after doing a summer holiday course back in 2008. Leiths are sticklers … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Grown up dishes, Lunches, Product reviews, Side dishes, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged butternut squash, dinner party side dish, leiths, tenderstem broccoli, warm salad recipe | Leave a comment

Getting the most out of leftovers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Some people are quite squeamish about leftovers. They either chuck them out, or leave them festering in the fridge and then chuck them out! My approach is to portion them off and either freeze for another day, or send them … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookery courses, Days out, leftovers, Party food, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged carrot, christmas leftovers, houmous, hummus, leftovers, lucy cufflin, recipes using leftovers, Review | 7 Comments

From coffee drinker to barista… well almost!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Drinking a good cup of coffee is pretty much essential to keep me motoring through motherhood on a daily basis. It’s normally brewed up in my trusty stovetop or grabbed from a local cafe en route for a few laps … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Drinks | Tagged barista, caffeine, coffee, espresso, union roasted | 6 Comments

A bit of news…

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Katie Bryson

1. Big up the British! First up I’m very proud to say I’ve been asked to write a blog post for the mighty Netmums to help celebrate British Food Fortnight. You can check out my post and see how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, One pot suppers, vegetarian | Tagged british food fortnight, Farmers Market, netmums, vegetable crumble | 1 Comment

Post riot raspberry jam

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

London life has many bonuses for a young family, but when the riots kicked off on our front door step this week it was truly terrifying. I don’t need to tell you what a battering Ealing took as it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Jam and chutneys | Tagged jam, london riots, raspberry | 5 Comments

A trip to Jimmy’s Farm and lots of great pork ideas

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I spent an intensely sunny and carefree day at Jimmy Doherty’s farm just outside Ipswich this month, meeting his pampered livestock and getting a masterclass in getting the most out of cooking pork. I’m sure many of you have watched … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Mince and red meat, Sausage suppers | Tagged farm, Jimmy Doherty, Jimmy's Farm, piglets, pigs, pork, Pork on your fork, spare ribs | 10 Comments

Win tickets to the Taste of London festival

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Probably the hottest date in a foodie’s diary, Taste of London in Regent’s Park is packed with the capital’s coolest restaurants and finest food producers. I went last year with my husband and wanted to move in. So many fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Competitions, Days out | Tagged competition, food festival, giveaway, Taste of London, win | 72 Comments

West Ealing Farmers’ Market: The urban antidote

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Set back from the gritty pound-shops of Uxbridge Road, the bounties of West Ealing Farmers’ Market are an unexpected pleasure. Every Saturday morning artisan food producers pile their stalls high with an eye-popping array of speciality meats, seafood, cheeses, freshly … Continue reading →