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”
Author: Tiamat
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?”
Piñata cake party!
It’s been a busy few months since Dinn-stagramming my month of September. We had a big spooky halloween afternoon tea with cocktails, which was lovely. Then I… Read more “Piñata cake party!”
Dinn-stagram 20. Coconut chicken
A bit of an improv dinner, but very nice. Cauliflower tossed in curry masala, a wee bit of paprika and rapeseed oil, then roasted. Chicken coated in… Read more “Dinn-stagram 20. Coconut chicken”
Dinn-stagram 19. More salmon, bonus oaty cookies!
Salmon baked with lemon and dill, and a mountain of broccoli. Working on a recipe for *chip oatmeal cookies as well. Raisins don’t work for this house… Read more “Dinn-stagram 19. More salmon, bonus oaty cookies!”
Dinn-stagram 17. Spaghetti Bolognese.
Beef ragu, plus spaghetti. Short pasta like penne is much more suitable, bit sometimes I just need a giant bowl of spaghetti with cheese on top. Clean… Read more “Dinn-stagram 17. Spaghetti Bolognese.”
Dinn-stagram 16: Poached chicken with mushrooms and herbs
A very full plate for a very hungry belly. I’m making a major effort to eat more fruit and veg and avoid sugary snacks and super processed… Read more “Dinn-stagram 16: Poached chicken with mushrooms and herbs”
Dinn-stagram 15: sea trout
Day two of fish. I don’t think I’ve ever cooked sea trout before. Brown and rainbow, sure, but not the bigger cousin. I got “one of the… Read more “Dinn-stagram 15: sea trout”
Cooking The Books 