Food

Food is not just a necessity for life, it enhances and enriches our lives. I love every aspect of food… not just eating it! I love cooking, and growing things, I love recipe books and cookery programmes, I love talking about food, reading restaurant menus… but most of all, sitting round a table in good company enjoying a wonderful meal!

Food by Lois

More soupy tales

I’m getting a little carried away with my soup making now… leek and potato yesterday, a version of minestrone the day before! My technique has certainly improved but I still have a texture/flavour balance problem… so any advice would be welcome. My soups are always very thick, and I do mean very thick… how do […]

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Food by Lois

A generous gift!

While staying with cousins recently, I admired their lovely slate cheese board, and the attractive knives that went with it! we are a very cheesy family, so it usually finishes a meal. Imagine how delighted I was o Christmas morning to open this gift from them! How very kind and thoughtful… it will be well-used!

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