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No Cook Power Porridge It has been soooo friggin COOL to not have to decide upon breakfast each morning, and to know, that I am going to be full until lunch!Winner Winner!!This brekky is quick to eat at home and is also brilliant if I'm on the go to make in a jar.If I'm making this the night before, I use cool water.If I'm making this in the morning, I use boiling water from the kettle.Quantities are per serve or person1/2 cup rolled oats1 tablespoon chia seeds1/2 tablespoon protein powder6 sultanas(or dried fruit of choice)Mix all ingredients togetherAdd enough water to cover ingredients with an extra half...

Carrying on from last week's meal plan,I was very much looking forward to our leftovers pizza meal night.This was the night I was going to usethe week's leftovers as a topping for our pizzasI had some roast chicken, brisket, a sausage and roast veg. All made fine toppings!I confess, I was close to asking Michael to bring home some pizza bases, however, I didn't!  And I'm so glad as I was reminded once again how delicious, quick and easy this pizza base recipe is.It uses bicarb instead of yeast, and can be whizzed up in the food processor.Pizza purists may be struggling right now,...

Winter Fruit Salad With winter winding down, this is the time of year where the preserves are serving us wellAt home we love our stewed apple and pears. I also dream that this summer I will preserve!Also in the absence of our seasonal limited fresh fruit variety there is another kind of preserve you have at your fingertipsIt isWinter Fruit SaladSo simple!So delicious!So abundant and rich! Simply soak your dried fruit in cold water over night, add the spices of your choice andVoila!You have juicy and slightly firmer than preserved but still so soft, sweetly spiced fruitAll without needing to chop, cook,...

Can I have a curry night, Mum, with just a few friends over? My more introverted boy's last-minute birthday request was asked ever so sweetly with deepest of blue eyes from beneath the longest of dark lashesThis I can do!No matter the weather, a winter birthday with a fire, weather permitting, is the kind of birthday a mamma who was practicing and learning the art of convalescence, aka trying not to get frustrated with that long-lingering virus that was going around.( You will find the art of convalescence is the most divine piece of writing found on Sub Stack by Heart Land...

Very Good Baked BeansHere is toGood foodGood memoriesand aGood LifeMay this trio can be found in a bubbling pot of goodness on the hob   INGREDIENTS 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained (or equivalent dried, soaked & cooker navy beans) ( Any white bean work well. Even Adzuki. When I cook them I love to add some herbs and spices to make them a little more morish. Bay leaves, mixed dried herbs, salt and pepper. Yum!) 1.5 cups chicken bone broth ( Pre made is great too!) 4 tbs tomato paste 1 tbs apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tsps. Worcestershire sauce...