Be thankful for what you have…

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• A foodie’s wish list
  Little and big kitchen gifts for everyone. The kind of gifts that keep on giving back. Things we like, use, or would love to have. Just saying !... read more...
• Red onion marmalade made easy
  Discover how easy it is to make this savoury, sweet red onion marmalade with a sous vide machine. A great replacement for butter or sauces with meat or cheese.... read more...
• Simple is harder to do, than complex
  Such a clever quote - you can apply it to almost any task you have to perform. Thinking, Cooking, Writing... anything !... read more...
• What is this… 70’s kitchen gadget
  What on earth is this little kitchen tool used for ? Seriously, we're asking for your help... we haven't a clue ! We found it in our Spanish rental kitchen.... read more...
• A true story… from cook to chef
  This journey really resonates ! A round of applause for this chef and his inspiring story - beautifully interviewed and written for thriveglobal.... read more...
• Easy Sausage and beans recipe
  Seems to be sausage season at the moment - this is such an easy recipe you can adapt. Can be a tapas, a starter, or a whole meal.... read more...
• Make Monday Matter
  New day, New week, New month, We love new beginnings. Let's mark it ! ... read more...
• Sunday Pieday !
  Somewhere between Black Friday and Cyber Monday lies our final shortlist. Let's call it Sunday Pie day. ... read more...
• Black Fryday !
  Black Friday has arrived. Whoop dee whoop. It will be gone soon too. More whoops. Don't get overwhelmed - Cut out the stress and check our short list of top bargains here now.... read more...
• Black Pug day !
  What has Black Friday started !!! Now there's White Monday, Green Tuesday and now Orange Wednesday ! See what our Black Pug has to say about it, and the 6 bargains we've found on Amazon right now.... read more...
• Who likes to eat sunflowers !
  What are these critters bedding into my sunflower ! The word is spreading and more are bedding in. Are they sleeping or eating... and what are they ?... read more...
• How to make your food smell and taste better
  Learn the secret to creating and maximising those distinctive smells and unami tastes when you fry onions or sear meat. What makes the crusty breads, golden roast potatoes and toasted marshmallows all so very tempting! ... read more...
• Simplicity delivers…
  From sophisticated Surrey, to simplifying everything, we find we can afford a luxury of living that never seemed to be so available before. What richness !... read more...
• Take some time off and live more.
  Taking an hour off to learn salsa - in a great location. The food and cocktails try to steal the show !... read more...
• Why everyone should own a hand blender
  Tell the people...you heard it here!!! Instant, healthy, easy, no waste food AND save money at the same time. So many beautiful reasons why you should have one of these magic wands!... read more...
• Is this the easiest, fastest, tastiest soup in the world ?
  Delicious, fast. Only 5 ingredients ( 2 are 'water' and 'a stock cube'). The bonus is that you probably have the other ingredients in the cupboard ! ( Thanks Nigella 🙂... read more...
• Authenticity
  and neither can a business ! So what does it mean - to be authentic? ( Think it, feel it, act it, be it ). And, how can you check if you are being authentic or not ?... read more...
• Adult Spaghetti … easy, quick, and so tasty.
  Delicious, old recipe with variations. Hopefully you have these ingredients in the cupboard so can knock this one up any time you fancy.... read more...
• Living the dream – plato’s cave
  Living the dream life... or Plato's allegory of the cave ! Which is it, and why are we much happier. Is Instagram the cave ?... read more...
• The 10 things you need to make your perfect espresso coffee
  10 important things you need to make the best espresso ! Understand them to know what you want your machine to do for you... before you buy !... read more...
• Vegan tomato avocado salad – caprese style
  Makes a perfect starter, light lunch or side salad. Lovely with a home made pesto... all made in a jiffy in my Bamix hand blender of course !... read more...
• Inspired by student cooking !
  A quick, refreshing Q & A with a graduate student about her journey with cooking. Pithy, to the point, and some great recommendations ! ... read more...
• Be thankful for what you have…
  Do you want abundance ? This really works... be thankful for what you have and you'll end up having more !... read more...
• Cute spoons… espresso spoon, coffee spoon, latte spoon
  Little things really tickle me. Having coffee out, and I just love the spoon more ! What is it... an espresso spoon - a real supping spoon ! ... read more...
• Turmeric (Curcumin) Juice… a great way to start the day.
  So fast. So easy. I first made this feel to see if it could fix my hangover - and it did ! ... read more...
• Wake up and smell the coffee…
  Here's what you need if you want the absolute best barista style coffee... and a little bit of theatre making it. ... read more...
• Coffee makes you happy…
  Learn to make your own espresso instead of paying for it at the coffee shop ! Here's what you need.... read more...
• Pea soup… easy peasy 10 minute recipe.
  From freezer to table. Healthy and light. No oils or fats needed. Just your hand blender and a saucepan !... read more...