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Spoilt

July 13, 2012 1:50 pm , 3 Comments ,

It’s been a busy time, with just TWO WEEKS to go (eeeeeeeek!) it feels like I’m not achieving everything I should be! But really I can only do what I can do. People will survive, the world will not stop spinning.

The lovely Mr Q (of Mr & Mrs Q of Essex) snapped the photos below of my room and bathroom waiting for me in their house. Absolutely beautiful! I’m such a lucky girl and I can not wait to arrive!

my roooooooom in Essex

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be taken to Euro for a work leaving lunch.

Below is what I ate; yes I was classy enough to snap photos in the fancy restaurant.

Crab & prawn; jalapeño creme fraiche, tobiko & tuna wafers

Rotisserie chicken with herb rub, mash & peanut slaw

Mandarin tea sorbet, kaffir lime panacotta, pistachio crunch & raspberry yoghurt noodles

With a couple of glasses of NZ sauv I was a very happy girl.

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Hard outside, gooey in the centre.

July 8, 2012 4:42 pm , Leave a Comment ,

My brownies that is.

Well when I say mine, I mean Nigella’s. I haven’t made brownies in years, but this recipe of Nigella’s was amazing and as you’d expect of her, very rich and with tonnes of dark chocolate, sugar and butter. But that’s why we love her. I’m taking the rest of the batch to work for the guys. They’ll love ‘em.

It has been a very unfriendly-Dukan day spent watching chick flicks with girlfriends and eating spinach, artichoke and cream cheese dip with fresh bread rolls, falafel sausage rolls and of course, the brownies.

So naturally my body now hates me and I feel very sluggish. Even sipping black tea isn’t helping. I’m back on the Dukan again tomorrow, that is until Thursday when work are taking me to Euro for lunch. I’m going ALL OUT on that drool-worthy menu.

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lamb rump

May 9, 2012 7:26 pm , 2 Comments ,

More food? I know, and I’m sorry. But right now I’m not dating or getting laid (I’m having a break until London) so we move to my next passion: food.

Tonight I whipped up lemon and herb crusted lamb (rump) with garlic and sage potatoes, with a side of rocket with parsley and lemon.

People always request recipes so here it is:

Potatoes:
Peel spuds and throw into a bowl, drizzle with oil, crushed garlic, sage and a pinch of salt. Bring out your inner JamieO and mix and massage them until they’re well coated. Tip into a roasting dish and throw into an oven at 220*C.

Lamb:
In a bowl mix breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and lemon rind. Smother the lamb (I used rump, but really you could use any) in dijon mustard and then coat in the herb-crumbs. Pop them into the oven after the potatoes have been in 10-12 minutes as you don’t want your lamb overcooked.

Veges:
Anything you fancy.

Tip: let the lamb sit for five minutes before serving.

Enjoy with a glass of your favourite red!

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Leftover roast pumpkin

May 5, 2012 6:29 pm , 2 Comments ,
bruchetta

After last night’s huge pumpkin roast-off I had a lot leftover. I spotted some bruchetta at the supermarket and this flavour sensation was born:

 

Bruchetta with roast pumpkin, salami, feta, onion, mozzarella, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic.

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Autumn

May 4, 2012 7:25 pm , Leave a Comment ,

My absolute favourite season. The weather is it’s crispest and sunniest and the colours are vibrant.

Cue all the lovely roast pumpkin with garlic and rosemary. Pumpkin, butternut and squash are so cheap right now. This pumpkin was especially cheap: free, from the garden.

This batch of golden orange goodness was served up with schnitzel and a side of rocket salad with a vinaigrette dressing.

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