Garam Masala

2tsp Cardamom Seeds 2tbsp Coriander Seeds 1tbsp Cumin Seeds 1tbsp Brown Mustard Seeds 2tbsp Black Peppercorns 20 Cloves 1 dried Arbol Chile, stemmed, seeded and crumbled 1 Cinnamon Stick 1tsp Grated Nutmeg Combine everything except the nutmeg in a skillet over a medium/high heat. Cook moving constantly until you smell the cumin. Move to a […]

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Whisky Glazed Carrots

2oz Butter 1lb Carrots, peeled and chopped as desired 2oz Whisky 1/2cup Brown Sugar 1/4tsp Salt Black Pepper To Taste Yields 4 portions Melt the butter, add the carrots and cook. Add the whiskey and allow to evaporate. Reduce the heat and sprinkle in the brown sugar. Stir together. Cover and cook until carrots are […]

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Sesame Chicken

2tbsp Flour 2tbsp Cornstarch 1/4tsp Baking Soda 1/4tsp Baking Powder 2tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce 1tbsp Mirrin 2tbsp Water 1tsp Vegetable Oil 1tsp Sesame Oil 1lb Chicken 8oz Chicken Broth 175g Sugar 3tsp Distilled White Vinegar 2tbsp Dark Soy Sauce 2tbsp Sesame Oil 2tsp Chile Paste 1 clove Garlic, minced 1/4cup Cornstarch 4oz Water 4tbsp […]

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Pork Bangers

6.5lb Pork (used 1lb brisket, rest picnic butt/shoulder) 200g Fine Dried Breadcrumbs 1tb + 1 tsp Salt 32 Sage Leaves 1tbsp Black Pepper 1.5tsp White Pepper 1.5tsp Nutmeg 1.5tsp Ground Mustard

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Alfredo Sauce

1 pt Heavy Cream 4oz Butter 1 cup Grated Parmesan Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Chopped Parsley Heat the cream. Add the butter and whisk to melt. Sprinkle in the cheese and stir. Add seasonings. Toss in the pasta and serve.

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Chicken Bratwurst

5lb Chicken (1/2 white meat, 1/2 dark) 3/4tsp Allspice 1tsp Caraway seed, crushed 1tsp Dried Marjoram 2tsp White Pepper 2tsp Salt 1.5tsp Liquid Smoke Yields around 18 sausages Cut the chicken into strips and run through the grinder. Mix in all the seasonings. Chill. Stuff your casings. Twist into links, chill and store.

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Geeky Squee

Simon Pegg came to town, and of course we had to go and see him, we even got to say hi.. he told DmentD to take care of me *grins* There was a collective “awww” when he snuggle with a baby that someone had brought with them, you could almost hear all the hormones of […]

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New Photos

We had a pleasant afternoon sat in the garden, DmentD with a beer and a book (which admittedly he didn’t get to read much of), me with a nice cold juice, and Esme with her favourite toy ever – a yellow rope! Check out Esme’s gallery for all the photos. In more general Esme news, […]

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One Week On

Last Tuesday I would have told you that this week, today, could not come soon enough. Last week we were tired, stressed and figuring out how to manage our lives around this new addition to the household. One week on Esme has settled in, she has her puppy exuberance back (it’s not unusual for a […]

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Esme The Pup

We came back from England on Friday, arrived home about 6pm (more on the trip when I’ve sorted through the thousand photographs!) and slept lots. We planned a lazy day for Saturday but after making breakfast and realising we were out of milk we decided a trip to grab a few essentials was needed. We’ve […]

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