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Books I’ve read recently
Wondering what to read next? Here are some more books I’ve been reading lately, and enjoyed. I’ve read 3 Claire North books, and found out how you might be immune to HIV/AIDS
Reverse Advent 2020
Instead of opening a little window and perhaps enjoying a little chocolate each day in December, for 25 days in November, each day I will be donating an item for a local foodbank.
Green Tomato Recipes
Anyone who grows tomatoes over the summer brings the last of them indoors as the days shorten. You don’t need to do anything with them. Just pile them up in a bowl and they will gradually ripen. One of two recipes always come up, either a green tomato chutney recipe, or a fried green tomatoes recipe. But there are lots of other ways to answer the question ‘what can I do with green tomatoes’
Home made French apple jam
Absolutely delicious! The flavour has a delicate citrus undertone which is just what I was after. I used 2 tsps of cardamom seeds, which seemed like a lot, but gave a subtle flavour. Next time I might use ground cardamom as I’d like to see what it’s like with more of that taste
BBQ Sauce, it’s vegan too
This vegan BBQ sauce recipe is pretty simple, just bung everything in a saucepan and reduce it down a bit. It’s a very versatile and useful condiment to have around the place
Falafel & Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
This couldn’t be more classic, other than the the tomatoes, which are completely optional. There are 100’s of possible combinations!
Home made sloe and apple jam
Make the most of this seasonal treat by making a few pots of wonderful jam
Broccoli and Almond Stuffed Pancakes
I didn’t have a cauliflower, so used broccoli instead and was very pleased with the outcome. I knew it would be nice!
Red Pepper & Onion Loaf
A fresh and delicious loaf with red pepper and onion, no need to knead, so simple to make
Lesley’s Red Onion Chutney Marmalade
I made some lovely caramelised red onion chutney yesterday and I’m really pleased with it. The only problem is, I don’t know whether to call it red onion marmalade or red onion chutney!
A sleepless night
Can’t sleep tonight
my meal plan for week 10th August 2020
This is my meal plan for the week 10th August 2020. Nothing fancy, just home cooking