Crickey, if I see one more ad for “Gift ideas”, I’m going to scream. I understand it’s the season for giving and we all want to give our loved ones something nice, but the idea of scrolling through a list of random suggestions and buying a random gift just so you have something to hand… Continue reading Alternative Gift Guide
Tag: homemade
Homemade Fajitas [Recipe]
It's been a while since I made fajitas. I'm not sure why, as they really don't take very long to make. I guess I get stuck in a cooking rut sometimes and just end up making the same few dishes on repeat. But recently, when a friend came to lunch, I thought I'd pull out… Continue reading Homemade Fajitas [Recipe]
Homemade Nutella
In my ongoing quest to live a healthier lifestyle, I try to avoid overly-processed and high-sugar foods. Luckily for me, I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but I do love hazelnut spread. I was shocked to discover that the "branded" spreads contain only 13% hazelnuts and a whopping 56% sugar. This homemade version… Continue reading Homemade Nutella
Homemade Nettle Tea
Making the most of nature's bounty is a huge part of my philosophy. I try to make use of anything that is available to me, whether it's fruit and vegetables I grow myself, that given to me by friends and neighbours or wild food I find out in the fields and forests. So when I… Continue reading Homemade Nettle Tea