We have a new addition to the household! Born on the 27th February 2014 we would like to introduce you to …. Bob! Bob is a sourdough bread starter, or will be providing I can keep him alive for long enough! I’ve made bread starters before but I’ve never kept them after they’ve made their…… Continue reading Introducing…. Bob!
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‘Ome Cured Bacon
Who doesn’t like bacon? I’ve even heard of vegetarians succumb to the smell of bacon frying on a Saturday morning from the local greasy spoon. One day I was thinking ‘well how hard can it be to make my own bacon’. So I got a piece of belly pork from the butchers, took the bones…… Continue reading ‘Ome Cured Bacon
Sweet Potato & Red Chili Soup
Soup… We absolutely love it in our house. Not the tinned variety of course. It has to be ‘Ome-made! And it’s so easy to make. You take your favourite ingredients sweat them off in some butter add some stock, cook for a bit and then blitz. Not leek and potato soup though, that can’t…… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Red Chili Soup
Crispy Cornflake Tart… For An Old Fart!
Most people I know seem to remember this from their schooldays… I don’t! What a deprived childhood I must have had! It’s one of Kits favourites. I remember her telling me about it and I was just looking at her with a vacant “what are you on about?” look on my face. Then Kit turns…… Continue reading Crispy Cornflake Tart… For An Old Fart!
BBQ Short Ribs
So one Friday I get a call from Mick the Butcher… “Jez” (Yeah, I know it’s Jerome or ‘Ome, I’ve never been a Jez but then Mick is Mike so I guess we’re even!) “I’ve got some Highland short ribs in d’ya want ’em?” It turns out that a restaurant had ordered them but then…… Continue reading BBQ Short Ribs
The Ultimate Beef & Potato Pie…
After a fantastic Summer the temperature has dropped and it’s looking a little gloomy outside… (although now I am writing this it seems Summer is making a comeback!) but that’s ok, it means it’s time to start cooking those lovely comforting foods! And what could be more comforting than a big old fashioned Meat &…… Continue reading The Ultimate Beef & Potato Pie…