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Food banks in Sheffield

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

You may well have, like me, noticed a growing number of references in the news to food poverty in the UK and the growing need for community food banks supporting families who are struggling to buy food in times of … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Italian feast

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

This weekend I had a craving for pork cheek ragu, and as we had a few people round, I whipped up a small Italian style menu.  I LOVE this pork cheek recipe – as long as you check the recipe … Continue reading →

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Asian style noodle soup with turkey meatballs

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Not the catchiest title for a dish, admittedly, but I was really pleased with this quick recipe.  It’s low-fat but hearty and wholesome and pretty adaptable – you could use a different kind of mince for the meatballs, chicken strips … Continue reading →

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Hash Brownies

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I spotted an offer on Twitter from Sheffield’s Hash Brownies or #brownies as they brand themselves, for some free (free!) brownies for anyone interested in trying them.  As it happens, I was interested.  I got in … Continue reading →

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Garden gluts

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

At the moment I’m constantly trying to come up with new recipes to use up the produce in the garden – I’m a bit overwhelmed with runner beans, there are tonnes of blackberries (not literally tonnes obviously but I picked … Continue reading →

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The Schoolrooms, Bradfield

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

I headed up to Bradfield Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon with a friend but I think we left it a bit late.  By the time we got there (1.45), stalls were already clearing up and many were looking low on … Continue reading →

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Tasting menu at the Wig and Pen

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago I was invited down to try the Wig and Pen‘s new tasting menu on Campo Lane, just behind Sheffield Cathedral.  The Wig and Pen closed in its previous incarnation last November and re-opened under the … Continue reading →

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Tideswell Food Festival

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

A 30 minute drive outside Sheffield lies the village of Tideswell in the Peak District, where a food revolution is gathering pace.  Saturday 7th May saw their first ever Food Festival take place, with chances to explore and find out … Continue reading →

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Zerboni Taste, Ecclesall Road

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

We were in search of a good brunch this weekend, and I’m pleased to report we found it here.  Zerboni Taste is a Italian cafe a bistro on Ecclesall Road just down from the Hunters Bar roundabout and a short … Continue reading →

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Vintage Rose tea parties

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

I received an invite from the lovely @LuHarper to a Vintage Rose tea party, which is a new venture set up by Chesterfield girl, Victoria Almarresh. Victoria has long had a passion for baking, catering and vintage style and has … Continue reading →

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