Rubies in the Rubble

Rubies in the Rubble; a concept that on the surface seems more difficult than simultaneously breast feeding and drying your hair but, I'm told, can be done.

The very wonderful, very glamorous Jenny Dawson has undertaken a challenge to rescue vegetables who are moments from their sell-by-death and transform the market outcasts into deli A-listers. Her chutneys prove that the tons of excessive waste we Brits produce can be rescued, cared for, cooked, bottled and finally enjoyed with a chunk of mature brie. Read all about it, read all about it...

http://rubiesintherubble.com/recent-press/

Recipe for love

Nine months of cooking and hey presto, let me introduce you to the most beautiful thing I've ever made. 

Back to cooking next week, I promise. 

NHS Gruel

It was the night before birth and my energy arrives: Pork & Apple Stew and Sponge & Custard. Our good old NHS. 

Let's just say it got me through the following five hours and helped me deliver the best thing I've ever cooked... perhaps a little glimpse of that soon? 

Just because sometimes you need to...

Today is a big Monday for me, my baby and Nicko. Energy & happiness was order of the day and for the first time since I remember advertising lured me and I paused, pulled into a drive through and pressed the little button. 

A lovely man asked what I would like and a small voice requested a chocolate milkshake (I was the only person in the car). Two windows later and a delicious cup was passed to me. Please don't judge but I enjoyed it, each and every slurp. 

Freshly Baked Banoffee Tartlets

Bunny Birthday Cake

I baked a cake for my little niece who turns five tomorrow. She has two bunny's that are taken to bed every night so we thought it fitting to make her a white chocolate one to hold her candles.  

Sunday Suppers

As I'm sitting listening to the rain on a very chilly Sunday evening it seems appropriate to share 'Sunday Suppers' with you. The most beautiful of blogs; gorgeous event inspiration and delectable menu ideas. Go on, waste away a minute or two... 

www.sunday-suppers.com

Here is their chocolate lavender tart: I'd tuck in.