Did you know it’s Zero Waste Week? The aim of this annual event is to get people to reduce waste and rethink rubbish as resources. Every year there’s a different topic and, this time, it’s food waste. I like to think that we let very little go to waste in our house but, last week, …
The Easter holidays can be a testing time for parents. Particularly on years like this one when the main attraction is right at the start. Keeping the kids entertained for a fortnight can be both challenging and expensive. Affordable and free days out are well in order – such as Subway’s Kids Eat Free Day …
Attending the opening of a new venture is always exciting and I was particularly looking forward to one earlier this week. This is because it involved a tasty treat I hadn’t had in years – Poutine. If you haven’t tried it before, Poutine is a much-loved Canadian dish consisting of chips served with cheese curds …
I often think that modern families aren’t properly represented in popular culture. I’m not alone in this either. A recent survey carried out by McCain as part of its We Are Family Campaign found that 49% of Brits feel the same. Furthermore, 84% couldn’t recall seeing anything that resembled their own setup during the last six …
Now that the boys are back at school a familiar routine has returned. As soon as they’ve kicked off their shoes and dropped their bags and coats, they head for the kitchen. It’s obvious what they’re after, of course. While they need a snack, it’s important to us that it’s healthy and that’s where Little …
I love a barbecue but it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of cooking the same things every time. Sausages, burgers and chicken are great but variety, as they say, is the spice of life. It’s good, then, to try something new once in a while. Yesterday, for example, we tried …
One of the days I always look forward to over Christmas is Boxing Day. This is because, without fail, we all descend on my parents’ house for a big family get together. There will be four generations in attendance with ages ranging from one to 91, so there will be many mouths to feed. Not to mention …
One of the things I enjoy most about autumn is the return of Sunday roasts. It’s not just about the comfort food side of things; it’s the social element too. I can’t be alone in this and it prompts an important question. Why wait until Sunday?! The people at Simply Beef and Lamb are on a …
I’ve worked with Iceland a couple of times recently and was very impressed on both occasions. The quality of the food was excellent and it has also been affordable. I was therefore more than happy to try the new luxury meat range. I was asked to choose one main and some sides. Don’t mind if I do! It was difficult …
The weather has got noticeably colder of late, so it’s time for some warm-up recipes! This sausage pasta is quick and easy to make and has a spicy edge thanks to Baxters Jalapenos. I find that they give this dish that I’ve been making for years a little more bite and have improved it as …