I can’t tell you how much I wanted a Tefal Fresh Express when they first came out a few years ago. I mean, I really wanted one. Really, really, REALLY wanted one. I didn’t get around to buying one though because although I really wanted one, the sensible part ofContinue Reading

If you’re a fan of The Great British Bake Off, you’ll remember Ruby Tandoh, one of the finalists in the 2013 competition. You’ll probably also remember the slagging-off she got in the media (social and otherwise) for no good reason except for people deciding to get all mean girl on her.Continue Reading

I’ve wanted to make a vegan chocolate mousse for ages now but most of the recipes I’ve seen contain avocado, and you should all know by now my feelings about avocado but just in case you don’t, my feelings generally revolve around the word ‘bleurgh’. So, silken tofu to the rescue.Continue Reading

Betty Crocker may well bake, but it’s not something I do very often. Not cakes, anyway. Let’s see… how many cakes can I remember ever making? Oh, I know: one. Yes, one. It was a very pretty one though – look. Pretty on the outside, at least. You can seeContinue Reading

You can tell by the photos just how good this was. I made this when I was home alone and therefore didn’t feel obliged to make a ‘proper’ dinner, which had the added bonus of allowing me to experiment on myself with something I wasn’t sure The Meat Eater wouldContinue Reading

I’ve reinstated my Riverford Veg Box delivery and last week I received a box containing – amongst other vegetables – kale and parsnips. Parsnips are usually something I only ever eat when they’re forced on me but they do make a delicious soup, especially when spiced up with a bitContinue Reading