Ingredients (Serves 8-10) Leftover roast Turkey Leftover vegetables (optional) – chopped Leftover stuffing (optional) Leftover gravy 2 largish onions – diced Celery (optional) – chopped 6-8 cloves garlic – sliced Extra Vegetables (parsnips, carrots etc.) – chopped into bite sized pieces Chicken Stock/Water 1-2 Glasses of White Wine (optional) Sea Salt Pepper Olive Oil Rosemary…
Food Crimes - Bananas
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New Year’s Resolution - Self Improvement (18th Century Style)
Please don’t try any of this, its frankly dangerous New Year and many of us look to create a new self. But lets face it, most of us never make it past the end of January, and that’s if we’re lucky. I’m still planning on taking up running, having made it my New Year’s resolution,…
Buying Wine for Christmas
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