The menu over the last few days has become a bit repetitive as we have been cooking some old favourites, so today we're going to explore a different but equally important topic: Palm oil. What is palm oil? Palm oil is exactly that - oil extracted from palm trees. The product itself is harmless and… Continue reading Day 26: The Solution Is In The ‘Palm’ Of Your Hand!
In England (at present) face coverings are not compulsory, however are advised in places where social distancing isn’t possible. At the moment, all major supermarkets are able to maintain this (though to varying degrees), and as this is the only place I am encountering people outside my household, I am yet to wear a face… Continue reading Day 21: To mask or not to mask, that is the question
It’s Tuesday, and instead of sharing a recipe, today I am sharing a little sunshine in the only way I know how. I want to give you some of the ways I bring happiness in to my day in the hope that you too will be inspired to spread a little cheer. 21 Ways of… Continue reading Day 19: Find Happiness In Every Day
Many people, like my husband, are returning to their first Monday morning of work since lockdown, so we thought we’d make a family favourite for dinner to give everyone something to look forward to! Sausage & Mash with Homemade Yorkshire Puddings! Classic British comfort food at its best. Day 18 Menu Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and… Continue reading Day 18: Fool-proof Yorkshire Puddings
Another sunny Sunday, and whilst dinner isn’t too exciting today, we have been busy making a classic teatime treat: a Victoria Sponge. 🍰 Scroll down for the scarily easy recipe! Day 17 Menu Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Baked Beans on Seeded Toast Lunch: Cucumber Sandwiches Dinner: Med Veg Pasta Bake Old Faithful Victoria Sponge Recipe… Continue reading Day 17: Old Faithful Victoria Sponge Recipe
After a painful 2-and-a-half hour trip to get the weekly food shop (don’t ask), we finally have all of the ingredients we need to make pizza! Hurray! Day 16 Menu Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Baked Beans on Seeded Toast Lunch: Fried Egg Sandwich with HP Brown Sauce (guilty pleasure) Dinner: Classic Homemade Margherita Pizza (recipe… Continue reading Day 16: Classic Homemade Margherita Pizza
Day 15 and it’s the last day before the ‘big shop’, so nothing exciting on the menu I’m afraid (if you are interested, the menu is at the end of this post). What I will share instead is my favourite new eco-product: Smol Laundry Capsules. The best thing about it is it only cost me… Continue reading Day 15: Good things come in Smol packages
Day 14 marks the end of week 2 of Meat-Free May. I am delighted to report that we haven’t really missed meat at all so far, but we’re only now approaching half way through the month so I don’t want to speak too soon. Day 14 Menu Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Baked Beans on Seeded… Continue reading Day 14: “Got Nothing In” Stir Fry
⚠️ WARNING: This dish can cause flatulence so is perfect for those wanting to socially distance themselves in enclosed spaces! 😷 Day 13 – unlucky for some but not us! We've got a quick and tasty dish for you to try! It’s packed full of flavour, cooks in one pan and is ready in less… Continue reading Day 13 – Smokin’ Cowboy Beans
Today I decided to try something new and make my own naan bread to accompany my vegetarian curry. Neither recipes were my own, however I will share the links below as they were both delicious! The curry is mild enough that I could even blend it to a smooth paste so my 7 month old… Continue reading Day 12: Coconut Lentil Curry and Homemade Naan
Our Whimsical World 