A Night at Stuyvesant’s

The Birthday Bonanza begins! Tonight, we finally get to visit Stuyvesant's House, and we get to celebrate our birthdays with Tracey and Nick. The restaurant is merely minutes from home, and looks like [Read More]

Home-Made Magic

It's the moment I've been dreading. Weigh in at Weight Watchers. It's the stuff frayed nerve endings are made of, especially, as the new way of working means I have to weigh in with the leader!  The [Read More]

Thermomix Thai Pumpkin Soup

Serves 4 This pumpkin soup is classic, comforting and served with a bit of a kick and a fragrant Thai twist!  Pumpkin soup is one of my all time favourites and this Thermomix Thai Pumpkin [Read More]

The Fun in Fundraising

It's a very happy Friday for a whole heap of reasons. The sun is shining, a student in my class has a birthday, I finally finish getting the gifts for David, the Feeder Programme is GO and best of [Read More]

Easy Thermomix Guacamole

This classic guacamole is quick, easy and totally delish! Although I first posted this as a Thermomix recipe, don't worry if you don't have one because  I've added some conventional instructions too. [Read More]

Spicy Chicken Tacos

Makes 10 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium brown onion , chopped finely 500g chicken mince 3-4 teaspoons Mexican seasoning 375 ml taco sauce (or 1 store bought bottle taco [Read More]

Needle Point

It's my last vampire visit - after this little blood sucking exercise, I won't have another blood test for six months! That's another reason to be happy to add to the list. The impending lack of [Read More]

Bill’s Butterscotch Madeleines

Makes about 18 I can't remember how my obsession with Madeleines started but I think Bill Granger had something to do with it because this is a Bill inspired recipe. It's the touch of golden syrup [Read More]