Barbecued Beer Drenched Pork Belly Slices - taking all the fear out of cooking meat on the barbecue, roast in advance and cook over campfire later. If you are a little nervous about cooking a large joint of meat on the barbecue or firepit then this recipe will dispel those nerves. I cheated and cooked it at home first then finished off on the firepit later on the beach. I…
Spring is that time of year when most of us get giddy at the signs of warmer weather and the promise of a long lazy summer ahead. (more…)
Cooking and eating outside is crazy, silly but always fun and makes a meal into a feast. The food doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated and in fact easier the better for the cook and guests alike because the more time doing the eating, chatting and laughing; the more time everyone is happy. Who wants a frazzled unhappy cook at the party? No one. (more…)
For my birthday, I wanted a whole day at the beach hut: breakfast, lunch and dinner. I didn’t mind cooking but I wanted a campfire dinner. That’s what I requested when my family asked me. I know, feeding a crowd on my birthday, crazy hey? Well not for me, I find it relaxing and I love feeding people and if you throw in an open fire then I’m complete. I…
Unexpected sunshine makes everyone happy, even the grumpiest of us. It makes us feel positive and ready to tackle those long put-off tasks like the garden, finishing off the decorating and swapping energy supplier. Ok swapping energy supplier was a total lie but you get my thinking. We've been busy making Summer holiday plans, searching for new places to camp and places to visit in London. Some suggestions might happen…
Weekends are for relaxing, spending time with family and friends, perhaps doing the odd job on the house/garden but mostly for taking a pause. That pause can be over good food. And that good food can be anything from fancy to simple as long as it's something you like, something that makes you feel special. (more…)