Hello, it really has been a while! I presumed that my distance was due to the Small People’s summer holidays and even though I adore them they… Read more “IT’S BEEN A WHILE!”

I had a special treat and a break from routine this Saturday morning as I attended a Cool Beans vegan cookery class run by Rachel Jamison from… Read more “Cool Beans”

I swear I may be obsessed by roast cauliflower. I love cauliflower be it steamed; curried or smothered in a cheese sauce. I understand some people don’t.… Read more “The Humble Cauliflower!”

Spaghetti Puttanesca apparently translates as ‘spaghetti in the style of a prostitute,’ commonly known as Whore’s Pasta or lovingly known in this household as Tart’s Spaghetti!!  There… Read more “TART’S SPAGHETTI!”

It has been one of those weeks.  The OH is working away a lot at the moment in a bid to get most of her work completed… Read more “RAIN, BALLET & BEANS”

Friday night brought out the Welsh fighting spirit in us. I have to say that I am not a sports fanatic but I do like an event… Read more “Wales 3 Belgium 1”

Friday’s sad news about the UK voting to leave the EU got me thinking about how our food has been inspired by settlers from other countries to… Read more “My European Influence”

I am definitely a bit of a big pot girl!  Those who know me will tell you I am not really refined and neither is my food!… Read more “Peperonata”

I often think how lucky I am to live in Uplands, Swansea.  For those who don’t know Uplands is an area which has a wonderful vibrant community… Read more “Crumbs Kitchen”

Saturday evening was to include supper with a friend to plan our impending camping weekend with our small people.  Luckily my friend is less haphazard than me… Read more “PLANNING AND PAELLA”