A story from the kitchen
I met up with my best mates at the weekend. It used to be a regular thing, but you know how it is. Everyone gets old. Life gets in the way. Suddenly…
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Right, I am definitely showing my age here, but when did a Chicken Tikka Masala become a luxury asset? When did ordering a takeaway…
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Read the story : Speedy Spanish Paella (and El Toro Loco)Right. So. The Delivery Disaster. We used to love a takeaway pizza. It was the ultimate Saturday night treat. But recently, I’ve noticed a…
Read the story : DIY Pizza (And The Delivery Disaster)The River Ninja. I have a serious question. Has my son been attending a secret dojo while I’m asleep? Is he living a double…
Read the story : Chicken Katsu Curry (and the River Ninja)The “Quick” Bike Ride. I’ll picture the scene. It’s the middle of winter. We’ve been stuck inside for days staring at the walls. “Come…
Read the story : The “Thaw Out” Lentil Soup (And The Bike Ride Disaster)The Dad Joke Warning I’m going to start this post with a warning. I am a Dad. I am tired. And therefore, I am…
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Worth a second helping
The Blue Incident I bought this jacket. It was a puffer. But not just a puffer, it was bright blue. When I put it on, I felt like a king. I felt…
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Everyday dinners, homemade takeaway favourites and the occasional burst of weekend ambition. Cooking for real life, with all the distractions that come with it.
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