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Things You May Never Need To Buy Again – Gourmet Ice Cream

Nov 10, 2017 | 4 Comments

A while ago, I experimented with a tin of condensed milk and discovered that condensed milk, double cream and thick greek yogurt make easy peasy gourmet ice cream

Things You May Never Need To Buy Again – Fish Cakes

Nov 9, 2017 | 7 Comments

Fish cakes are basically a bit of fish and some mashed potato, so are easily reproduced at home. They can be plain and simple, or have many different flavour additions.

Things You May Never Need To Buy Again – Pesto

Nov 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

Pesto is one of the most favourite things for a rapid and tasty tea. And although it isn’t wildly expensive to buy a pot of pesto, make it at home and a whole world of inexpensive pesto’s opens up to you.

Things You May Never Need To Buy Again – Hummus

Nov 7, 2017 | 4 Comments

Once you’ve made hummus at home, will you ever want the bought version again? For the smoothest version, you’ll need a food processor, stick blender or similar. Although if the chick peas are soft enough, you can mash them with a fork.

Things You May Never Need To Buy Again – Pasta Sauce

Nov 6, 2017 | 2 Comments

A basic pasta sauce is extremely easy to make.

A reverse advent for 2017

Nov 5, 2017 | 4 Comments

During the run up to Christmas, people frequently think of others and many people donate to food banks

8 Sandwich Pastes for super cheap sandwiches and toast toppers

Oct 28, 2017 | 5 Comments

I have made lots of different sandwich pastes and toast toppers. This round up post gathers together 8 of them. I’ve really liked each of them. They are quick and cheap to make, freeze well and can be used as sandwich fillers, toast toppers, jacket potato fillings and even with pasta if let down with some liquid.

Tomato & Chive Soda Bread

Oct 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

The milk makes this a lovely soft bread, the tomatoes and chives make it very flavoursome. Can be enjoyed just as it is, especially still warm from the oven. Or have it with soup, with butter, or not, or a sliver of cheese.