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Continue reading →: first crochet finished
So there we have it – fingerless mittens finished and stitched up AND they work brilliantly with the crutches, so now I want to do some more with some Yarnscape yarn and then I will attempt a sweater (eep!)
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Continue reading →: Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Ingredients 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 600g carrots , washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel) 140g split red lentils 1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine) 125ml milk plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve Heat a large saucepan and…
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Continue reading →: WIP list
I'm not really sure I want to do this but I think I need to :- Crochet – fingerless mittens Knitting – socks – need to decide about these, I no longer wear socks other than trainer socks Stitching – Map of Durham Perfect Pets Medieval Sampler TW The Castle…
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Continue reading →: Fingerless Mittens
Okay these should be short and a mini scarf done with it but I want to do these so that I don't have to wear a sweater all Summer (if I don't have something on my forearms the crutches stick to my skin and that is a serious ouch!) so…
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Continue reading →: Creamy cheese & potato bake
Ingredients 1½ kg King Edward potatoes , Desiree, or similar, peeled 1 onion , finely chopped knob of butter , plus extra for greasing 100ml white wine 300ml milk 400ml double cream 3 sage leaves, finely chopped 50g Gruyère , grated Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Boil the potatoes…
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Continue reading →: Celery Soup
Ingredients 2 large onions (weight 280g) 2 garlic cloves 80g butter 1kg celery 2 medium potatoes (weight 320g) 2 medium cooking apples 1400 mls chicken stock Salt and pepper 4 teaspoons lemon juice grated nutmeg For garnish 4 rashers streaky bacon sliced and fried till crisp Leaves from the inner…
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Continue reading →: Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients * About 1kg leftover roast lamb, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped Any juices or gravy saved from the joint, and/or concentrated lamb stock made from the bone 1 small glass of red wine 1-2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Up to 1kg creamy…
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Continue reading →: Vegetable and Oatmeal Goulash
Ingredients 1 lb mixed root vegetables 2 ounces coarse or medium oatmeal Knob of dripping Vegetable stock 1 teaspoonful meat essence or cube Sprinking of paprika Chopped parsley and herbs to flavour Pepper and salt to taste Method Prepare and dice vegetables. Fry in dripping until slightly cooked; add oatmeal…
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Continue reading →: Monday 21st March
Okay a quiet day, last day of Dr Tempewytch being off, so started with weighing in and another ruddy pound ON! then a bath (bliss!) and got dressed, time for a quick mug of tea (after tablets) and then The Furry Wytch ™ to the vets, he managed to escape…
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Continue reading →: Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients 450g dried red kidney beans 1.5 l stock 3 tbs vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large stalk celery, chopped 225 g smoked sausage or ham chunks 2 tbs chopped garlic 1 bay leaf 2 tbs all purpose seasoning 25 g chopped parsley 400g rice, cooked to serve…
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