Cooking with NanLT

School Governors: The Role of the Chair

2011-10-13T13:03:00.001-07:00

Who are the Governing Body Chairs and what is their role in the Governing Body? A good chair is vital to the effective and efficient running of a school's Governing body. Learn more of the importance of an effective chair and take part in the debate on training. School Governors: The Role of the Chair by NanLT

How to Make Sun Tea | Summer Drink Ideas

2011-07-12T09:32:00.001-07:00

via squidoo.com There's nothing like a cold glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Cooling and refreshing and just the right thing when you've been working hard all day in the garden. Find some Sun Tea ideas and some recipe ideas for making your own delicious jug of sun tea.

Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 15th Edition

2011-06-21T06:37:00.001-07:00

via squidoo.com Where did you get your first Better Homes and Gardens cookbook? The BHG cookbook has been called *the* go to book for cooking. For over 80 years BHG has been America's most-loved cookbook. Do you have the red plaid cookbook in your kitchen?

British Savoury pies

2011-06-14T01:40:00.001-07:00

via squidoo.com There is nothing quite so British as a cottage pie. Tender pieces of meat, mixed with an assortment of chopped vegetables and a flavoursome gravy. Spooned into a casserole, covered with a layer of mash, and tucked into the oven for about 45 minutes. It's the ideal way to stretch out a meal and use up leftovers.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle | How Bromley Council Does It

2011-06-01T00:49:00.001-07:00

Over 40% of all household waste is collected for composting or recycling in the London Borough of Bromley. Find out how they do it, and how your community can do the same. A look at the ways in which London Borough of Bromley encourages recycling & has decreased landfill use.

28 March Weekly Menu Plan

2011-03-27T05:17:00.000-07:00

Primrose The magnolia trees are in bloom. The daffodils are out in force and we now have tulips dotted around. Days are still a bit chilly and we run the risk of a hard frost for another 6 weeks. Winter coats have been put away for fleece jackets. My boys are happy because I've told them they can start wearing shorts to school once school resumes for the Summer Term after Easter. They'll still

Happy Oestara! Weekly Menu Plan

2011-03-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

It's Oestara this weekend. The Vernal Equinox. The beginning of Spring on the calendar. A time of balance and new life. Sunday's dinner will be roast leg of lamb in honour of the holiday. Roast lamb Weekly Menu Shepherd's Pie Monday - chicken strips, chips, carrots sticks and purple sprouting broccoli Tuesday - Shepherd's pie Wednesday - Chilli with rice Thursday - Bacon chops, chips,

7 March 2011 Weekly Menu Plan

2011-03-05T06:03:00.000-08:00

Last week, I was interviewed by Correen from Food Lovers Website. If you've not found Food Lovers Website yet, be sure to check it out. You can find a wide range of foody information and recipes over there. Is Winter releasing her hold yet where you live? We have had several days of cold, hovering right above freezing this past week, but we have moved into what I call the Yellow time of year.

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-02-25T14:40:00.000-08:00

What do you think of the changes I've made to this blog? I've added a new "About me" page and a page explaining how to make a menu plan. This is on the menu at our house this coming week. Monday: Grilled fish with rice, chard, and a chipotle ketchup/mayo sauce Tuesday: Cottage pie with a mashed potato topping Wednesday: Chilli served with bread Thursday: Pork chops with mashed potatoes,

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-02-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

Spaghetti lover from a young age The menu this week falls back on many family favourites. The nights are still chilly so I've chosen dishes to keep us warm through the night. Menu plan Monday - Seafood risotto Tuesday - Chicken pie with puff pastry filled with seasonal vegetables Wednesday - Chilli Thursday - Pork steak with red onion, swede and apple sauté, seasonal vegetables Friday -

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-01-29T10:25:00.000-08:00

Someone told me last week that they saw some crocuses peaking up through the soil. I've not seen any yet in our garden, but I am hopeful. Imbolc is just around the corner and Spring won't be far behind. Parsnips are in season at this time of year. If you've never tasted one of these delicious root vegetables, give them a try this week. They are at their peak of flavour after the ground has had a

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2011-01-25T03:14:00.001-08:00

A look at the world's second most expensive spice. The vanilla bean originated in Mexico and is now grown in tropical regions around the world. The best though is grown in Madagascar. It can be found in perfumes, foods, candles, and even tyres. It flavours medicines and may have some use in weight management. Discover more of this fascinating spice at V is for... Vanilla by NanLT

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

Chicken, leek, and corn soup The weather has been so nasty in so many parts of the world, it's time to pull out a few comfort food dishes. These family favourites are easy to make and taste delicious. Menu Plan Monday - Fish Pie Roast pork with crackling Tuesday - Chicken, leek, and sweetcorn soup Serve with slices of crusty bread and lashings of butter Wednesday - Chilli Thursday -

Celebrating the Sabbats - Foods for Imbolc

2011-01-14T06:11:00.000-08:00

St Brigid's Cross Imbolc is the second Sabbat in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. It celebrates the first stirrings of the Earth as the Goddess as Maiden prepares to make her journey back from the Underworld. The word itself comes from the Gaelic and means either "in the womb" or "ewe's milk" and is a direct reference to the earliest beginnings of the lambing season when ewes were becoming heavy in

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-01-07T08:53:00.000-08:00

We're well into the New Year now. My kids are back in school. (Yea!) Hubby is back to work. And I'm trying to get rid of a lot of extra weight. Some, well, most of the meals I provide in these meal plans may not look all that "diet-friendly", but don't be fooled. Because these foods are made at home, and not bought pre-made, I know exactly what has gone into each and every one of them. Chilli

Weekly Menu Plan

2011-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

The holiday period will soon be over and life is returning to normal once again as we enter the New Year. It's time to move away from the heavy and rich foods we were eating back to simpler meals. These family favourites take advantage of foods that are in season at this time of year. Monday - Butternut Squash Risotto Tuesday - Chicken and leek soup Wednesday - Beef enchilada casserole Thursday

7 Ways to Use Up Turkey Leftovers

2010-12-26T09:39:00.000-08:00

The best, and worst, thing about having turkey for Christmas dinner is the leftovers. A person can only take so many variations of sandwiches though so it's time to come up with a few more ideas. I've shared with you 7 of my favourite recipes to use up the turkey and other leftovers from Christmas Dinner. Turkey Stock A good stock is always useful for making a wide variety of soups,

Countdown to Christmas Dinner

2010-12-21T14:14:00.000-08:00

Not a turkey but a large chicken but roasting is the same. I suspect for many families the most stressful thing about Christmas Dinner is just cooking the meal. By following these helpful suggestions, I will help to take the stress out of your Christmas. The traditional Christmas Dinner in our family consists of turkey with 1 or 2 types of stuffing, roasted potatoes and parsnips, bacon

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-12-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Winter Weather Has Arrived It's cold and it's snowing. We have nearly a foot of snow on the ground in places and it will be several days before shops are stocked again. When my husband walked down the road to our local shop on Thursday they were completely out of bread and buyers were being restricted to one pint of milk per family per day. Hubby bought a pint, but gave it to the elderly man

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-11-26T09:59:00.000-08:00

This week, in honour of Thanksgiving last week in my country of birth, we took the sausage stuffing recipe from last week's menu plan, doubled it, and used that to stuff a butterflied turkey breast.The breast was available through our local butcher from one of their free-range birds. That was served with a mashed sweet potato and tasted absolutely delicious! We were also delighted to discover

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-11-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

Last week, we experimented with a new chicken dish, making a stuffing from 2 gluten free sausages and a gluten free ciabatta roll. You'll find the recipe below. Monday - Beef burrito salad Tuesday - Seafood Risotto Wednesday - Chicken with sausage stuffing served with seasonal veg and mashed potatoes Thursday - Pork steaks with apple sauce, mash, seasonal vegetables Friday - Beef stir fry with

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-11-15T02:05:00.000-08:00

I'm doing quick and simple comfort food this week. Monday - Fish Pie Tuesday - Spaghetti Bolognaise Wednesday - Chicken, leek and sweetcorn soup Thursday - Pork chops, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, applesauce Friday - Home made pizzas Saturday - Burgers and chips with salad Sunday - Roast beef dinner Dessert - Brownie Pudding Cake Brownie Pudding Cake This gooey, decadent dessert recipe

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-11-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

It's a birthday week in the Thompson house and that means my youngest son got to help choose what food to have on his day. That's a family tradition which we started with my eldest son 12 years ago and continue through this day. I did rule out his idea of having chocolate cake for dinner, but I think you'll have no problem picking out which was his choice. Monday - Butternut Squash risotto with

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-10-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Chipolata sausages It's getting to be that time of year when I want to spend more time in the kitchen. Not because I'm cooking more but because I just do not like having the heat turned up too high and I get cold easily. It's not quite an open hearth or a continually burning Aga but when I've got the cooker going it does serve to warm me up for a while. Monday - Fish Pie Tuesday - Chilli

Weekly Menu Plan

2010-10-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'd like to rehash some of my tips for writing your own menu plan. 1. Most families have a core list of 5 or 6 food dishes that they like to eat regularly. Don't worry about creating different foods every week. As long as you're not having the same thing every night, they won't complain. 2. Plan your menu around the activities of you and your family. Don't think about making a complicated