Baked Tofu Miso Bowl

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The Mother-in-Law is on holiday again.  Once more, she’s left The Husband and I to fend for ourselves look after the house. Given the recent news, our uninterrupted domestic duties now also include booking-in and escorting estate agents around our home.  The first and last valuation, which took place a week ago, got me wondering […]

Sticky Aubergine

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The Husband has been getting his knickers in a twist.  Yesterday, he was shocked to discover that I have, on many more than one occasion, worn a pair of his mother’s briefs.  The conversation starter arose after I pointed out to The Mother-in-Law that she was wearing my pink stripy socks – a pair that […]

Spiced Plum and Vanilla Custard Tart

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As summer draws to a close and the fruits of our springtime labours are pouring out of the Secret Garden in abundance, the earth below continues to provide. (In this first year, we’ve grown beetroot, corn on the cob, carrots – OK, maybe just the one carrot – cucumbers, potatoes, tender stem broccoli, a variety […]

Satay Popcorn

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For the last two months, The Mother-in-Law’s boyfriend, The Psychotherapist, has been living with us.  Until now.  It was only ever going to be temporary but he moved out early one morning after a late-night bust-up.  (If you could call arguing with a psychotherapist a bust-up.) He’s gone to stay with another therapist.  I’m sure they’ll […]

Chunky, Chewy Flapjacks

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I’m in the final trimester of my second pregnancy and I have a vivacious toddler to fuel, so what better way is there to treat us both (and ply her with healthy stuff, like seeds and dried fruit) than with some chunky, chewy flapjacks. Unfortunately, this time round my baking didn’t go quite to plan… […]