Monthly Archives for February 2012

Review: Hotel Chocolate – All About Mum

  Look at that. A very pretty box of chocolates just for me. It even says ‘All about Mum’ on the front just to make it clear who they are for. Not husbands. Not children. Mum. When I was offered … Continue reading →

28. February 2012 by Sian Reynolds
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Espresso Brownies

Some days call for coffee and some for chocolate. Some days, however, call for both. At the same time. This week has been insanely busy. Miss P back at preschool after half term, dashing in to town to collect my … Continue reading →

24. February 2012 by Sian Reynolds
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Spicy Parsnip Soup and the art of comfort food.

I’m not sure if it’s been the weather – please be true about milder temperatures arriving later this week – or just one of those things but I’ve been feeling rather ‘blah’ recently. It comes and goes and is more … Continue reading →

21. February 2012 by Sian Reynolds
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Banana and Date Flapjacks.

I confess that I can easily become obsessed by either a type of food or a flavour combination. When I was 15 I existed on nothing more than instant mash and mayonnaise for a while – I know, I know, … Continue reading →

16. February 2012 by Sian Reynolds
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Corned Beef Hash Cakes and my grandmother’s kitchen

I keep reading that supposedly retro food is coming back into fashion. The ‘experts’ are putting it down to our current economic climate, whether people are trying to save money or just looking for a taste of childhood comfort. Now, I’m either so behind … Continue reading →

14. February 2012 by Sian Reynolds
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