Hi I was very chuffed indeed to find out recently I’d been shortlisted for the Wales Blog Awards in the food and drink category. Last week they also opened up a People’s Choice award, to be chosen by public vote. If you like what I do here please consider popping over to the awards website and casting […]

This is really just a quick easy marinade for grilled chicken – I’m optimistically banking on a few September barbies. Drumsticks and thighs are good for flavour and they’re good value – but they can take a while to cook through so I always slash them a few times down to the bone. It also […]

We shouldn’t really be doing slow-cooked anything – it’s August for heaven’s sake. But as it’s been the suckiest ‘summer’ since records began I’m still making nice big warming pies. This was a great alterative to a Sunday roast – it’s very simple to cook, but does need to sit in the oven for a […]