When inspiration and energy is low, this simple yet elegant pasta dish should be at the top of your list. February seems to be really dragging it’s heels. I thought this week was the last week in Feb but no, there’s still another half a week of darkness after this one. The thought of it…
This week Lucy has whipped up a beautiful little cocktail to mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Dog. This Friday marks the start of the Chinese New Year and this year, it’s the year of the Dog. One of my favourites, I have to say. Not only because I am a dog…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week Lucy is making a romantic baked treat to woo the one, or ones, you love. When I was growing up, oh so long ago, my parents friends owned a patisserie. They sold a huge selection of 70’s style cakes and buns and I loved it. Whenever…
This week, let’s embrace the start of February and it’s lighter mornings with this fresh tasting tangy dish. It’s still January and despite all attempts at healthy eating, I am failing hugely. I have fully embraced the ‘it’s still Christmas’ drinking schedule and we are, despite trying to give most of them away, still eating…
This week, celebrate Burns Night with Lucy’s version of this classic Scottish dessert. It’s Burns Night this Thursday and a time to celebrate the life and works of Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Who am I kidding, it’s just an excuse to drink whisky and eat such traditional dishes at Cock-a-leekie Soup, Cullen Skink and of…
This week, Lucy is sharing the ultimate kerfuffle free Sunday lunch recipe. In the dark winter months I love making a fuss over Sunday lunch. In the summer it’s all about getting out of the house and into Richmond Park and the fresh air, but at the moment all I want to do it stay…
This week, Lucy is going some way towards boosting your five a day with this colourful breakfast idea. As you know, I do love a food fad, but I also object to a new year, new you scenario. I subscribe to the school of a little of what you fancy does you good. However, I…
Lucy is fed up with being stuck in the kitchen after Christmas, so this weeks recipe is a quick and simple but delicious one. I feel I have pretty much spent the last 10 days in the kitchen. This is usually my chosen place in the house to inhabit/hide, however, when I am forced to…
With a week to go before the start of the festivities, Lucy is sharing a Christmas recipe with a twist. Salted caramel is one of the food trends which doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And quite rightly so, I think, it’s the most delicious combination and goes beyond the usual food fads. Sweet caramel…
This week, Lucy is treating us to an elegant, seasonal soup with just a hint of luxury. Clyde often feels slightly aggrieved being served soup. It’s classed as not quite a meal, more of a snack and in his mind, could be hugely improved if served alongside steak and chips. George and I, however, could…
