Category Archive: Washing-up Rating **

Maple and Bacon Popcorn for Film Season

I apologise one again for my lack of Internet presence over the festive period. I filled my days with Christmassy cooking crafting all of which I was to impart to my (limited) readership.… Continue reading

Classic Fish Pie

It seems that in the last week the thermometer has plummeted. We were said to have had the warmest halloween ever and yet this week has seen me lusting after winter coats online… Continue reading

Cheesy Beef Hotpot

It seems to me, the toughest challenge faced by budding student foodies is finding as many uses for mince as is humanly possible. Chilli, lasagne, spag bol and shepherds pie are on the… Continue reading

Barcelona Style Spaghetti Vongole

Scroll down and you’ll see my review of my recent holiday to the beautiful city of Barcelona. One of my must-visit places is the Boqueria Market on Las Ramblas. This tourist hotspot remains… Continue reading

Homemade Pesto

Herbs are a bit of a nightmare if you don’t grow them yourself. I can see that. I do try to use dried herbs as much as possible as they are cheaper but… Continue reading

Cheaper Mushroom Risotto

Summer is officially over. An anger has been sweeping over me slowly for the past week. I’m pretty pissed off that nobody asked my permission, or at least warned me, before the drizzle set… Continue reading

Stuffed Peppers

Yesterday was one of those days that revolved around food. in the office, it seemed like all anyone could think or talk about was food. We talked about what to have for lunch,… Continue reading

Courgette and Pancetta Summer Pasta

It is far too hot to cook at the moment. Even I have been finding it very hard to motivate myself. I have been seeking out really simple recipes that don’t require too… Continue reading

A Sweet Potato/ Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad

Recently I have been very confused. The weather is a nightmare. We have been having a lot of that sort of rain that doesn’t really fall from the sky but just hangs there,… Continue reading

Quiches Lorraine

This post is dedicated to my boyfriend, the least culinary person I know, who was forced, by me, to try quiche lorraine a few months ago and who now, unsurprisingly, loves it! I’m… Continue reading