Paneer is one of my favourite things to get when we’re getting Indian food. It’s a great, adaptable vegetarian protein, and super tasty. It looks a bit… Read more “Saag paneer”
Bake sales and the ice cream machine
I’m sure all schools are the same, but we’ve had another bake sale to fundraise and celebrate mid term break. I picked up some mini loaf rigid… Read more “Bake sales and the ice cream machine”
Kitchen sink flapjacks
A nice simple recipe that kiddos can assist with, flapjacks are super versatile. There’s no chemistry like with a sponge, no interminable scooping like big batch cookies… Read more “Kitchen sink flapjacks”
Midweek pork belly bao
Of all the things I thought I’d be making for a weeknight dinner, twice cooked pork belly was not one of them. I had some pork belly… Read more “Midweek pork belly bao”
Cook once, eat twice – curry and beef ragu edition.
Work and life patterns have started their annual change, which always seems to happen in Autumn for us. One for now, one for later cooking is back… Read more “Cook once, eat twice – curry and beef ragu edition.”
Two birthdays and a batch bake
I do love a bit of alliteration! Also, cake. Small boy is now in school and this year we had two parties. One in a play centre… Read more “Two birthdays and a batch bake”
Autumn perspectives
I love summer, but Autumn is definitely my best season and I remember that every year when the weather changes and life settles into the comfortable groove… Read more “Autumn perspectives”
School days are here again
We’ve had a warm and dry summer, which has played havoc with the garden. We did start growing some bits and pieces in a couple of raised… Read more “School days are here again”
Not quite katsu
Our family obsession with chicken katsu curry continues apace. I’m back to buying sushi (short grain white) rice by the sack, and panko by the kilo. Honestly,… Read more “Not quite katsu”
Orange you glad?
Terrible pun, lovely preserves. Last year, a friend turned up at my door with a bag of Seville oranges, which are rarer than hens teeth and have… Read more “Orange you glad?”
Cooking The Books 