Monthly Archives: August 2010

Thyme pesto

Frankly, my herbs have gone CRAZY.  In particular, the parsley and thyme – though the sage has been making a late bid for world domination too.  The basil has put on a pretty poor show this year, so my hopes … Continue reading

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Halloumi, mint and veg skewers

It was a gloriously sunny day in Sheffield on Sunday, felt like the best day for weeks – but we were crossing the Pennines today for BBQ with some friends in Manchester. Luckily it turned out that the sun even … Continue reading

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Yummylicious cupcake shop, Abbey Lane

Yummylicious Cupcakes have just opened their first shop on Abbey Lane, in Woodseats.  The company has been in existence since Andrea (the owner) had her first child, when she decided to make a go of her passion for baking.  They’ve … Continue reading

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Local ales in the news

Sheffield has a growing reputation as a centre for real ale, and has been described as Britain’s real ale capital by Sheffield council leader, Paul Scriven.  With the Kelham Island Tavern holding the title of CAMRA’s National Pub of the … Continue reading

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Black kale

In all my excitement over having my own veg patch for the first time, I went a bit crazy planning out things that would be ready in the summer months.  As those crops are starting to draw to an end … Continue reading

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Catch restaurant – Crosspool, Sheffield

Catch is back! For the last 18 months or so, the upstairs room above Artisan at Crosspool (the building that used to house Thyme, previously Smith’s) has been Canteen, a no-frills diner offering simple food at a reasonable fixed price … Continue reading

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Roast butternut squash and beetroot tart

I feel the need for a veggie feast today.  Partly because the vegetables from the garden seem to be a bit on the excitable side, so I need to use up some courgette, beetroot and runner beans.  I’ve also got … Continue reading

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What I know

Or rather, what I don’t know.  I don’t know a great deal about blogging.  I don’t really know how to get going, get people interested or make it look pretty.  I don’t know if anyone will actually read this blog … Continue reading

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