BC (before child), when Dan and I lived in the city, every Thursday we would stroll around the block to our local Taiwanese restaurant for dinner. Quite the regulars, we were always greeted with a warm smile before being sat at 'our table' by the window, a spot which...
If you weren't already a lentil lover, you will be now! While admittedly void of any actual meat, these delicious, nutritious, baked balls of fun are a wonderful way to incorporate legumes into the diet. Topped on a bed of creamy mashed potato and drizzled with a...
As someone who suffers from salicylate sensitivity, I know firsthand how daunting breakfast can be, let alone having to think about what to eat for the rest of the week. That is why I’ve put together a wee sample of the kinds of meals my family and I like to enjoy on...
Every Wednesday, Evan and I go to the library to choose a collection of books for the week. His literary tastes have changed somewhat over years - his first love was the ever cheeky Thomas the Tank Engine, after which we moved onto all things vehicles, followed by a...
Everything tastes better with chocolate, even zucchini. Decadently rich and moist to boot, this delight of a cake is the perfect way to utilise any leftover zucchinis you may have tucked away at the bottom of the fridge. Do note, the end result is quite bitter on...
Post-graduation, while planning our European adventures, Dan and I stumbled across an amazing deal by Easyjet offering super (and I mean super) cheap cruises around the Greek islands. With our cynical hats on, we weren't anticipating much from the ship itself, all we...
Most days at 11.30 am Evan watches Playschool, a joyous children's show full of singing, storytelling, dancing and cooking. It also happens to be a show that I thoroughly enjoyed as a toddler - a testament to its quality having graced our screens for at least 32...
Did someone say cake for breakfast? Not one to set rules around cake consumption, I will happily partake in a generous slice of this coffee flavoured concoction first thing in the morning. Scattered with syrupy pears and roasted cashews, the billowy aromas wafting...
Am I right in thinking that one of the most indulgent ingredient combinations is the pairing of potatoes with cream? While this recipe doesn't call for cream (though you could incorporate if desired), the simmering of milk and the addition of youghurt creates a...