Rachel and I have been talking about the things we have been learning from our Lockdown lessons. These are fascinating conversations and I’m sure these must be happening up and down the country and across the world. We are also wondering what we would do differently in the future. Apologies, this is a longer-than-usual post. Continue reading “Lockdown lessons”
Category: food
My latest worry: poisoning the church
We have a little WhatsApp group running amongst our church Home Group. Although we are a big church, say 300-400, we are divided into smaller groups of about 15, so we can get to know each other better and grow together. My latest culinary offering was made earlier this week – veggie curry. Seven peeps said “yes please” and then my worries started: me poisoning the church. Continue reading “My latest worry: poisoning the church”
Weekly update and The Mum who got Tourettes
Although we are in week 3 of our Lockdown, life these days is very different but far from boring. I’ll highlight a few things, including the above programme we saw on Channel 4. I know that family! Continue reading “Weekly update and The Mum who got Tourettes”
Peanut butter taste testing
As a bit of fun, we Parkrunners did a bit of peanut butter taste testing last Saturday and there were a few surprises. We tried Sainsbury’s, Meridian and Whole Earth brands of peanut butter. Naturally this was accompanied by good coffee and homemade bread. Continue reading “Peanut butter taste testing”
Union Maraba coffee bean review
Regular readers will have already clocked how I like a few good things in life. This includes a Parkrun on Saturday mornings and the coffee time which follows with my fellow runners. Sometimes I pick their brains about the coffee….. Continue reading “Union Maraba coffee bean review”
Upmarket brand or own label?
We have had a few debates about this over the years and every now and then, I wonder if Rachel is substituting some of our foods in a crafty, money saving manner. So which is best, the upmarket brand or own label? Continue reading “Upmarket brand or own label?”
Weekly update – sticky moments
In this weekly update are a few sticky moments as I navigate my way around our kitchen, aided by Delia Smith and the wonderful BBC Good Food website. The week also included some nice runs, entertaining friends, t’was also the week that Brexit came and went. Finally my friend Brian has sadly passed away.