Category Archives: Food

Things I’m Eating This Week

Posted on February 19, 2014 by nicdempsey

This week I’ve been mostly eating… This chicken and chorizo bake This gingerbread These eggcups (Although with ham and without cheese this week!) This aubergine stew alas no pictures but it’s really good! Chickpeas and spinach   What are you eating this … Continue reading →

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Pizza Sauce

Posted on February 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last week Angie asked me what sauce I used for my pizza and if I had a recipe. I don’t, I’m more a pizza bianca person than a pizza with sauce person so if I want to put ‘sauce’ on, … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on February 4, 2014 by nicdempsey

Leftovers, I’m very fond of leftovers. Our Boxing Day breakfast is made up of leftovers (it’s not as grand as it sounds, it’s cold roast beef and yorkshire puddings – the breakfast of champions!) But leftovers, save me from my … Continue reading →

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Pancetta, Onion and Spinach Pasta

Posted on January 28, 2014 by nicdempsey

This was my dinner on Saturday night. There was no recipe and no plan but it was so good. Sometimes the meals you throw together end up tasting the best and I was so surprised by how good this tasted. … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on January 27, 2014 by nicdempsey

Good morning and welcome to Monday and the last week of January! I’m always glad to see the end of January, it feels like a long and dull month, ok it does have the birthdays of some of my favourite … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Hash

Posted on January 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

So by now you will probably have noticed that I’m not a cook that develops recipes, I just cook and see what happens and of course some food doesn’t really need a recipes. This is one of them, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Cottage Pie

Posted on January 21, 2014 by nicdempsey

Apparently this month there is a campaign, to encourage people to go vegan for January. To which the only reply I’m capable of making is “absolutely not.” My stance on all forms of diet, is that I’m happy if they … Continue reading →

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The Day in Food: Preparation

Posted on January 16, 2014 by nicdempsey

For me one of the keys to eating healthily within my budget during the week is preparation, if I don’t have breakfasts and lunches ready to go, then it’s far to easy to end up in a coffee shop buying … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Cooked – Other People’s Recipes

Posted on January 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

I love to cook and I think I’m pretty good at it but one of the joys for me is that I’m standing on the shoulders of giants, there’s something beautiful about the way we take a recipe and change … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Granola Yogurt Pots

Posted on January 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

I have an issue with breakfast, I’m not keen on eating it, unless it’s pain au raisin! If you’re been reading this blog for a while you’ll be aware of how many times I’ve rebooted breakfast to keep me interested … Continue reading →

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