Freedom Friday's is the day I have what ever I want on this changing shape thing I'm doing… Freedom Friday's is the day I have what ever I want on this changing shape thing I'm doing ( as we all know by now I'd rather not use the D word anymore) So this is what I chose to have last night and boy was it good, I served it with a Japanese inspired coleslaw, rocket & parmesan salad and a cheeky little chilled glass of prosecco. I also made this particular rib recipe (as I have quite a few…

A romantic weekend in Paris? A romantic weekend in Paris?

This dish I have been cooking for over 20 years so needless to say I have served it at… This dish I have been cooking for over 20 years so needless to say I have served it at many a gig as we found that bands and artists alike when touring often preferred a tasty healthier option so wecooked this at the the following gigs the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Corrs, REM, U2, Robbie Williams, Tracey Chapman, Don McLean, Glen Campbell, John Hurt, Charlize Theron, Def Leppard, Eddie Izzard…

What a wonderful find, I was in gourmet food heaven. I actually didn't know where to start… What a wonderful find, I was in gourmet food heaven. I actually didn't know where to start between the fresh fish & meat counter, the fruit & veg section, rotisserie roasted chickens, sauces, salads, chocolates, the wines it just goes on and on ... Just do yourself a favour and pop on down there, but give yourself time to wander around and soak up all the delights Lotts & Co have on offer. Free…

There is something in the air and it's not good ! I have noticed this week a lot of my… There is something in the air and it's not good ! I have noticed this week a lot of my pals have taken to their sick beds with chest and flu systems, I was chuffed as for a change that I have escaped from catching any kind of flu type bug this year, so I thought ! but no, around 3 am this morning I awoke with a swollen throat and a tight chest, like most people I really do not like the taste or…

Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm… Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm changing my shape" mantra, I would rather not use the word diet as we all know crash diets , fad diets, trendy diets etc etc just don't work in the long run So here I am 6 months later and whopping 4.5 stone down (yup this is one very happy healthier camper). Some of friends whom I haven't seen in a while have…

So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not… So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not something I would crave for generally and if I'm honest, I would prefer a glass of red wine, tequila or a prosecco as a treat but seen as I'm on my "healthy lets change my body shape thing" booze is off limits over the next few weeks,so off to the kitchen I go.There are two types of sugary delights I can make…