Pear chocolate oat crumble
October 22, 2018
Such an easy recipe and after tasting, I’m so having tinned pears as a store cupboard staple.
Running against the odds
October 9, 2018
In the last 15 years, post London marathon I have always entered as soon as entries were live. Today I received the ‘commiserations’ email to say I was not lucky enough to get a place again.
A tick of the fabulist – go in the longest fastest Zipwire
October 8, 2018
Way back when on my 40 at 40 list, I put going on the longest Zipwire on my to do list. At the time it was in SW Scotland only to be superseded a couple of weeks after completion by Zipworld in Wales. https://adventuresofcumbrianblondie.co.uk/2013/03/29/completing-number-40-on-my-40-at-40-list-go-on-a-very-long-zip-wire/
Coconut fish curry
September 16, 2018
This recipe is so yummy that a packet of frozen fish pie mix is a new staple in the freezer. So quick to make and cheat and use microwave rice to accompany.
A tick off the fabulist – Visit the Houses of Parliament
September 16, 2018
When I visit London, I always get excited when I see Big Ben and the iconic Houses of Parliament. I have run the London marathon 4 times and when I see this building I know I’m near the finish.
Playing Tourist
September 16, 2018
Living in Cumbria, it’s a tourist hotspot. As an off comer, yes I’m still that even after living here for 28 years. I love exploring what is on my doorstep.
EVAS
September 8, 2018
I feel as if I’ve neglected my blog for a while, mainly posting recipes. Back in May 2018, I left my job after 28 years and along with my family we set up Penningtons tea and coffee.
Harissa Lamb stew
September 8, 2018
Lamb is my favourite meat sorry veggie readers. The warming harissa gives a lovely heat to the dish. Ingredients 3 tbsp oil 4 neck fillet pieces of lamb 1 large onion finely chopped 2 aubergines cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp harissa paste 1 lemon pared into strips … More Harissa Lamb stew
Chicken biryani
September 8, 2018
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you will know I’m a huge fan of the one pot. This one is quick to make and packed full of flavour. Ingredients 1 tsp oil I large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely … More Chicken biryani
Chorizo lasagne
August 3, 2018
Super speedy delicious dinner. Serve with a rocket salad and of course garlic bread! Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 rosemary sprig 6 chorizo-style sausages 3 large roasted red peppers, from a jar 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 500ml passata 1 tsp sugar 250g … More Chorizo lasagne
