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...
One of my all-time favourite end-of-the-week meals is quiche. Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying, for me, a quiche's most redeeming quality is its ability to help cut down on food wastage. Come Friday, we often have a spattering of green veg lying about our...
A born and bred Scotsman, Dan is partial to the odd whisky. While his preference is for it to be served neat, he won't say no when I suggest a mixed version - personally, I need a little somethin'-somethin' to make his tipple of choice more palatable. A zingy...
Usually, I gravitate to porridge or pancakes for breakfast, but every now and then I wake up fancying something a little more savoury. Eggy crumpets with halloumi fits the bill just nicely, providing a salty, buttery, yolky dish that satisfies all my savorous...