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English Mum |
Mar 12th, 2011
A Yeo Valley surprise and cooking with yogurt
Recently, the lovely chaps at Yeo Valley set me a little challenge: ‘fancy checking out a few of our products and then letting us know how you cook with them?’ ’No probs’, I said, ‘piece of cake’ (see what I did there?). So yesterday I had a call from a courier. Not your normal ‘yes, I’m just leaving Dublin – can I have directions?’ (you want...
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English Mum |
Nov 19th, 2010
Christmas Pudding: step by step
Righty ho, then, so two days to Stir-up Sunday, which gives me carte blanche to get all Christmassy even though it’s still not December. Bonus.
This is a two-day kind of Christmas pudding so I’m not sure about the logistics involved – do you start on the Saturday then finish on the Stir-Up Sunday? Or do you start on the Sunday and finish on the Monday?
Anyhoo, I’m sure there’s...
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English Mum |
Sep 24th, 2010
The Friday video: introducing… the fabulous Jamie Oliver!
So Jamie’s releasing some new products soon called Jamie Oliver’s Kitchen Kit. I’m going to be reviewing them (I know, selfless devotion to finding the best stuff for you, my loyal reader).
Here’s an brand new and exclusive look at the new Kitchen Kit, ably demonstrated by the man himself, and giving you a brilliant take on Eton Mess to boot:
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English Mum |
Jul 21st, 2010
Rapeseed oil and a lemon and almond cake with lemon drizzle
The fields around this area are, at various times of the year, the most beautiful, glowing yellow with all the oilseed rape. Driving anywhere in the car, it will only be a matter of minutes before someone shouts ‘rape!’ from the back seat (yes, yes, it’s not politically correct, but try explaining being PC to any 15 year old and then you’ll really understand the meaning of a lost cause).
Anyhoo,...
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English Mum |
Jul 9th, 2010
Strawberry pavlova: step by gorgeous, squishy step
Wow it’s hot. If you’re in Ireland, where I spent several summers bemoaning the fact that the south of England was always about 8 degrees warmer than us, then ahahahaha erm, I mean you’re probably not experiencing the epidermis-melting heat of the last few days here in England, but trust me, it’s hot.
And when it’s hot, all thoughts of chocolatey desserts go right out the window....
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English Mum |
Jan 6th, 2010
Devil’s food cake with chocolate fudge icing
*sigh*
It’s bloody January again (to quote Flanders and Swann). Apparently there is no news in the whole world apart from the fact that it’s snowing. And if that, plus the fact that fate decided to dump 4″ of it upon English Towers II wasn’t quite bad enough, it seems that no teacher can possibly drive in slush, so the kids are off as well. It’s enough to make you want to...
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English Mum |
Dec 24th, 2009
Turkey, stuffing and a very merry Christmas
So that’s it, then. The big day is shortly upon us and I’m looking forward to a small family Christmas (just us, English Grandma and maybe Mad Uncle Ali in the afternoon) at our new little house in Hertfordshire.
Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, I wish you all a wonderful, indulgent Christmas.
And as always, remember to chill out, have fun, stick on your glad rags, enjoy your precious...
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English Mum |
Nov 29th, 2009
Mise’s coconut ice: the perfect retro present
Well, well, well, hello again! We’re all moved over to the UK (after much swearing and broken fingernails packing the house up, then a ferry crossing from hell with storm force winds and high seas). We’re moved into English Towers Mark 2 (kitchen is a B+ but garden’s a C-) but sadly I’ve no internet connection, so I’m going to hand you over to my lovely friend Mise for a little...
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English Mum |
Nov 21st, 2009
Christmas Pudding with Morgan’s Spiced Rum
Righty ho, then, so tomorrow is Stir-up Sunday, which gives me carte blanche to get all Christmassy even though it’s still not December. Bonus.
Today, your mission, should you wish to accept it, is to make sure you have the following ingredients to make your Christmas puds tomorrow, or whenever. I won’t be checking or anything.
As usual with this sort of thing, this recipe is just a guide,...
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English Mum |
Apr 5th, 2009
Apple pies: Northern Ireland’s finest.
Ah, Northern Ireland. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I have several equally random reasons; one: we’re only about an hour away and it’s rather nice to be able to pop to the shops in a different country. Two: the shopping’s much cheaper than here – and it’s an extra thrill to shop in my native sterling too (and until Southern Irish shops stop ripping off...
