On 25th January, we celebrate the life of Robbie Burns. Many of us have often gone to organised Robbie Burns Nights where the festivities begin with The Selkirk Grace followed by a procession of pipes, tributes and toasts paid to the haggis before a dinner of ‘haggis, neeps and tatties’ followed by speeches; The Immortal…
Month: January 2017
Lentils, pumpkin & chorizo soul food
At this time of year there is nothing more welcoming and homely than bowl food/soul food. As the temperature drops outside and evenings close in, a bowl of something warm and full of flavour is just what you need. Cradling the bowl in one hand (close to your chest for added warmth) and spooning soothing…
Blue Monday
Banish away the threat of Blue Monday with this warming lentil, pumpkin and tomato one pot meal! Photos & recipe to follow…
Chorizo Jam
This is the ultimate in food porn. Scoop it straight out of the jar with your finger, spread it on toast, bread, crackers, cold cuts, cheese, a generous tablespoon stirred through spaghetti… Ingredients: 500g Cooking Chorizo 1 large white onion finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 85g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp Sherry vinegar 2…
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