Cheesy Corn Muffins

These tasty little cheesy corn muffins are also packed with veggies and therefore the ideal mid-morning snack… Into the lunch box they go 💕I softened a finely chopped leek, a celery stick and a large carrot in a knob of …

Picnic Pinwheels

The picnicking theme is continuing through the summer hols whilst the sun continues to shine☀️ In using up a slab of pastry from the freezer and some bits from the fridge, we created these little, tasty and transportable beauties… Having …

Picnic Pasta Salad

We are nailing the school holidays so far with mornings out and about at local parks, forests, zoos, castles and PYO farms and packing a picnic lunch to take with us.  Fresh air, sunshine and running around in the morning …

A Summer Sunday Lunch

British Summer has finally arrived! So, today we enjoyed a colourful family lunch in the garden under blue skies. We kept it incredibly simple with a selection deli meats, cheeses, and a big salad, and only used the oven to …

Halloumi and Avocado Wraps: a Saturday lunch dream

Deadly simple but totally delicious and bound to please even the carnivores!  In a bowl, dress some salad leaves, finely chopped red cabbage and chunks of avo in a light balsamic and olive oil dressing. Sainos do a tasty salad …

Creamy Leek and Bacon Slab

Any meal that can be chucked together at pace, whilst multitasking through your to do list, which can be eaten in your hands is a winner in my book.   Prior to our departure from Canada I was selling off …

Banana Nutella Filo Slices

Well, we did it.  We are back home to spring time in England after nearly two and a half years.   We wrapped up our time in Canada by embracing the daily yoyo-ing climatic extremes typical in the mountains at …

Gubbins Tray Bake

Unfortunately this post includes only approximate measurements, and in fact barely resembles a recipe I’m afraid, as it is the result of having a good clear our of the baking ingredient shelf and an effort to use up all those …

My Family First: Jamie’s Polish Pierogi

Pierogi feature quite heavily as an appetizer in many of the restaurants we have experienced here in Canada.  Even after over two years, we are still adjusting to the portion sizes so always seem to skip ordering this little delight. …

Spiced Carrot and Banana Loaf

If you are looking for a sweet treat that is super quick and easy to chuck together and pop in the oven, then this is it!  Not only is it pretty tasty, but it travels well and stays moist for …