Becky

Seven Randoms: Food Blogs That Inspire Me

Following on from last week’s post about food blogging, I thought I’d make the next ‘Seven Randoms’ food blogs and websites that inspire me. So, in no particular order… 1. The Pioneer Woman Cooks 2. Tasty Kitchen 3. HoneySage 4. Bakerella 5. Smitten Kitchen 6. Seemingly Greek 7. I am Baker

Lemon and Olive Chicken

This recipe is a true “some, some and some” recipe – I’m afraid I don’t have exact quantities and usually just judge it according to what feels like the right amount at the time. This dish is very easy (you just do the basic prep and then leave the oven to do its thing) andContinueContinue reading “Lemon and Olive Chicken”

Pressed, but not Crushed

I feel like it is not a very easy time at the moment in our household. J has exams coming up, and I’m right up against a deadline to finish the major part of the editing of my PhD thesis. Both of us have found our work set back by persistent low-level colds that onlyContinueContinue reading “Pressed, but not Crushed”

Contentment

One of the first houses J and I lived in was tiny – there was about a metre from the chair on one side of the living room to the little sofa on the other side. And I used to think something along the lines of, “If only we had a slightly bigger house, I’dContinueContinue reading “Contentment”

Paprika Potato Wedges

A number of years ago, I had some potato wedges that were delicious. They were crispy on the outside with a spicy flavour, and soft in the middle. I don’t know exactly what the spices on the outside were, but paprika was the flavour that stood out most strongly to me. Although I’ve yet toContinueContinue reading “Paprika Potato Wedges”