Category Archives: Seasonal

Mulligatawny Soup

So that’s it. Christmas is over. The wrapping paper is in the recycling and the piles of kids toys consigned to the bedrooms. The good news is it’s Boxing day and the secret chef’s finest day of experimentation. This is … Continue reading

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Festive Fudge

I heard a nasty rumour yesterday that Christmas is just around the corner. I’ve managed to keep it from my two children before you get too worried, but those pesky people at work insist on getting excited and swapping gifts. … Continue reading

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Christmas Mincemeat

This has been the first year I have made my own mincemeat. Yes, I dare say it is cheaper and certainly more convenient to buy the shop own brand, but there’s nothing like the taste and smug satisfaction of handing … Continue reading

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