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Dec 6, 2020

Days 95-100: Imam Bayildi, Persimmon porridge, bacon and lentil soup, cauliflower steaks etc

Challenge update: We have reached day 100! I am calling the challenge here as I am no longer always sure what we have or haven't done on...

Nov 23, 2020

Days 83-94: Rosehip, Chestnut and Chicken Stew, Coconut Green Curry, Quince Tapioca and more :)

Challenge Update: What with getting sick and staying on top of things with a ten month old playing bumper trollies as often as he can,...

Nov 11, 2020

Days 73-82: Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken, Apple Corn Muffins, Pumpkin Ginger Soup, Fondue and more

Challenge Update: As ever this week, there were some old favourites, like the Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken and Fondue, and new recipes...

Nov 2, 2020

Days 66-72: Faussobuco, English Muffins, Roasted Veg, Baked Ziti, Pumpkin Tart, Raclette

Challenge Update: This was another busy night-shift week, but not too busy to have some tasty foods continuing the challenge, as well as...

Oct 25, 2020

Days 57 - 65 Rotkohl, Spring Rolls and Tom Kha Gai, Zoodles, White Chili, Cookies!

Challenge Update: This last week was quite busy (when do I not say that) but we still had some fun cooking adventures, as well as a bunch...

Oct 16, 2020

Day 46 - 56: Sage and Carrot Soup, Miso Fried Rice, Spiced Rice Pudding, Tomato Tart...

Challenge Update: The last 10 days have been busy with a wedding, and friends we haven't seen in a while, a move up to the mountains and...

Oct 6, 2020

Days 37-45 Pumpkin and Chanterelle Risotto, Pumpkin Pasta with Nettle Pesto, Veggie Tagine and more

Challenge Update: Before leaving I had some pumpkin and some chanterelles to use up, so we had a Chanterelle and Pumpkin Risotto. We got...

Sep 20, 2020

Days 28 - 36: Hoppin' John, Pumpkin Chilli and Chanterelle Tart

The Challenge update: With 5 night shifts in the last 10 days, we needed either easy one pot meals, like Hoppin' John , or big meals that...

Sep 13, 2020

Days 21-27: Jambalaya, Kale salad with Honey Carrots, Cauliflower Carbonara and Jacket Potatoes.

The Challenge update: So last week was a busy one, with a couple of nights shifts and other bits going on, so we needed a big meal that...

Sep 6, 2020

Day 20: Potato and Cabbage Pie

Challenge update: I've seen a variety of versions of this in recipes, but they always seem too heavy and lacking in veg, but I liked the...

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