Beetroot and slow cooked beef

Posted by petra08 on September 2, 2012 · 4 Comments 

The allotment is now bursting with at least some of the veg and as always, everything is done at the same time! I have managed to use up 2 large marrows and finally made marrow jam! It works very nice with pork but today I ate some on toast and that was lovely as well! … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beef, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Chatenuf Du Pape, Cheese, Chilli, Courgette, Garlic, Home made produce, Hot Sauce, Jam, Leek, Marrow Jam, Meat, Oxford blue, Potatoes, Recipe, Red, Starch, Wine

Liqueur to keep warm on cold winter nights

Posted by petra08 on September 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I didn’t have any time to cook this week until today but I did go to Watasumi for dinner with my friends Thursday. I have been there a few times and every time I find something new that wows me! If you are ever near Trafalgar square in London, make time for this place, to … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Butternut Squash, Chicken, Foraging for food, Home made produce, Jelly, Liqueur, Marrow Jam, Meat

A travelling friend and a whole lot of jams!

Posted by petra08 on August 14, 2011 · 1 Comment 

I am not sure why but lately every week seems to whizz past at the speed of light! It is good as I seem to get loads done every day but never quite enough… This week was no exception but I had a lovely chicken fajita dinner at a friend’s house, just perfect after a … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Chutney, Dinner for friends, Home made produce, Jam, Lamb, Marrow Jam, Meat, Pineapple chutney, Strawberry Jam