Home grown goodness

Spring is finally in the air and my thought are turning to what I will grow in my little garden this year. I have a small patio that is a perfect sun trap for pots and taking inspiration from Landshare and London’s Guerrilla Gardeners, I have commandeered the flowerbed outside my flat since the council has given up tending it. This gives me a manageable amount of space to grow my own fruit, veg and herbs each summer in a attempt to cut food miles, save money and eat fresh produce that actually tastes of something! Read more

Bajan Slow Cooker Conkies

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Crispy Chicken Slow Cooker Stew

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Ecuadorian Potato Patties

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Fodmap Friendly Banana Crumble

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Fodmap Friendly Chicken Liver Pate

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A recent health glitch involving the gallbladder I had removed…

Homemade Mayonnaise

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Gherkin Soup

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Coconut Spelt Tart

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Asian Style Chicken Meatballs

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Teff and Spelt Brown Butter Cookies

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Pork and Lemon Balm Spelt Salad

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If I'm honest, I have blogged little recently and cooked…