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Damson Syrup

Posted on September 23, 2014 by nicdempsey

After I made up the damson gin last week, I had about 300g of damsons left and I needed something to do with them. It’s difficult to talk about alcohol intake without sounding like I have a problem, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Farro tomatoes, spinach and peas

Posted on September 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

I’m a creature of habit when it comes to food and I’ll often eat the same thing week in, week out. Partly that’s me, if I like something, I like it a lot and I’ll keep eating and putting it … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pie

Posted on July 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

I love cherries. I love everything vaguely cherry flavoured. Cherry flavoured slush puppies, cherry brandy ice lollies, cherry jam, cherry coke (and Dr Pepper), cocktail cherries, even the bright red full of bad chemicals maraschino cocktail cherries which I can eat … Continue reading →

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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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Freezer soup

Posted on February 11, 2014 by nicdempsey

I make something like this maybe twice a month in winter, it was inspired by Becca’s Black Bean Soup, but I’ve never really followed an exact recipe and always use what I have, which with the exception of the carrots and … 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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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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