For when you have 15 minutes before a meltdown. “These aren’t just recipes; they are emergency kits. Whether you’ve just survived a chaotic school run or an ‘epic’ bike ride gone wrong, you need food fast. These dishes require zero brain power, minimal washing up, and are guaranteed to keep the peace. Safe zone.”
- Maximo the Mexican (& The Red Mustang Chilli)
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 it’s been six months, and we all just sat there comparing ailments and complaining about the price of cheese. But then, we remembered… Read more: Maximo the Mexican (& The Red Mustang Chilli) - Ultimate Jacket Potatoes (& the Blue Incident)
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 like a very comfortable, very shiny king. It was like being hugged by a cloud that was trying to show off. The boy’s… Read more: Ultimate Jacket Potatoes (& the Blue Incident) - Speedy Spanish Paella (and El Toro Loco)
At our old house, we had a trampoline in the garden. I say “trampoline.” It was essentially a bouncy death trap. It was the setting for a game that I am pretty sure would make a Health and Safety Inspector immediately resign and go live in a cave. We called it El Toro Loco. For… Read more: Speedy Spanish Paella (and El Toro Loco) - Chicken Katsu Curry (and the River Ninja)
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 life? A few years ago, we were out for a “nice, calm family walk.” (Note: This is a lie we tell ourselves. There is no such thing. It’s just “crowd control… Read more: Chicken Katsu Curry (and the River Ninja) - The “Thaw Out” Lentil Soup (And The Bike Ride Disaster)
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 on,” I say. “We need fresh air. We need nature.” Then I say the sentence that should be illegal: “Don’t worry, it will just be a quick bike ride.” We head… Read more: The “Thaw Out” Lentil Soup (And The Bike Ride Disaster)