Smoked beetroot soup

A week of freezer management 

On June 8, 2014 by battenburgbelle

The next supper club is imminent so Jenny and I got together for a planning session this week. Our plans for a temperance evening went awry as soon as Jenny arrived and opened...

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Damn fine cherry pie

A bit of seasonal cooking for half term

On May 31, 2014 by battenburgbelle

School holidays always seem to have a detrimental effect on my adventures in the kitchen (in terms of time rather than quality usually), but I did spot some cherries in the greengrocers on...

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Butternut squash and parmesan soup

A weekend of quick and easy recipes

On May 13, 2014 by battenburgbelle

Even though it’s May and the weather really ought to be getting better, it is STILL soup season here. And I’m not talking about a lovely chilled vichysoisse or gazpacho. Oh no. On...

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Spelt salad

That flageolet bean recipe and a vegan(ish) dinner

On May 9, 2014 by battenburgbelle

Angus and Clive came over last night and I wanted to make something other than a curry to meet their collective vegetarian/dairy intolerant needs. I had a few pages ripped out of assorted...

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Canapés

Another Naughty Habits Supper Club

On May 1, 2014 by battenburgbelle

It’s been a busy week, what with me having to get on with my actual job by day, so it’s taken me a while to sit down with my blog and report on...

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