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Continue reading →: Medieval Dog Needlepoint Update
Okay these may not be the best shots in the world (I normally take them upstairs and take them against a pale duvet cover and in natural light! Not against a dark cushion with the curtains shut and a dimly lit room *grin*), still the point of the pictures is…
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Continue reading →: Coquina squash vegetarian curry
For the curry, you’ll need 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Coquina squash, diced 1 red onion, diced 2 tbsp curry powder mix 300ml vegetable stock 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt small handful of coriander, chopped How to cook your curry Heat the oil…
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Continue reading →: Let it Snow!
Just before people in the UK start to panic, we are NOT having the white stuff here in Cambridgeshire, but I have been stitching a small Snowman kit and finished it today (yay!) This along with the RCO and others will be turned into ornaments – so a good start…
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Continue reading →: Quorn Meat Free Beef Teriyaki
Ingredients 300g Quorn Meat Free Steak Strips 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp amari soy or teriyaki sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped 1/2 orange, juice and zest 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 125g dried egg noodles 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced 50g mushrooms,…
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Continue reading →: Because people need them
Hugs are good and doggy snuggles are excellent! We got our two back from the kennels this morning and they seem content and snoozy :), now I just need to get myself into gear instead of just watching them lol. Back/pelvis pain has eased a lot so I reckon…
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Continue reading →: Pasta with Winter Squash and Tomatoes
ingredients Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 to 2 pounds peeled, cubed or shredded butternut or other winter squash, about 5 cups…
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Continue reading →: OMG I did it!
Finally after pain suffering and months/years of stitching I have finally finished the Map of Durham! Just needs washing and then I can give it to Mum 😀
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Continue reading →: So far so good craft wise
I am getting there with the Medieval Dog cushion cover, my only gripe is that it wasn't printed square on to the canvas – hence the interesting steps you can see every so often! But what the flip, if adds interest and I am enjoying it, that is the main…
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Continue reading →: Palestinian Style Green Bean and Lamb Stew
2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths 1/2 cup clarified butter or unsalted butter 3/4 pound boneless leg of lamb or lamb shoulder, trimmed of any large pieces of fat and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 medium-size onions, chopped 3 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled,…
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Continue reading →: Damage and Dogs
This may not look too bad to the average eye, but seeing as this has been done by the new owner of next door when they were ripping walls and ceilings down it is not good! We have put a note through but heard nothing back, we are not sure…
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