Category Archives: Food & Recipes

Here are some recipes that I’ve found useful in providing nutritious and healthy (and some not so healthy) meals for my family. Generally they’re fairly easy, quick to get going & served straight in from work and they are well received by everyone. For a more in-depth insight into my food ‘philosophy’ have a look at the first post at the bottom of this page.

Some like it hot at Cooks Academy

A week well spent. ‘Upskilling’ is the technical term! Continue reading

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Meatball & Baked Bean casserole

This is a magnificently tasty family favourite of ours, there is very little preparation required and is a good, hearty, quick to prepare meal. 45 minutes from fridge to plate is  a real bonus and one pot cooking means less … Continue reading

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Trisha’s Brown Bread

I’ve tried for ages to find a bread recipe that is easy enough to prepare, make and cook. I’m not into waiting for things to rise or prove, I just like to weigh, mix and cook. It goes down well … Continue reading

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Whats happening in the Food & Recipe section!

Here are some recipes that I’ve found useful over the years. I will generally try to keep things healthy but basically I’m a firm believer in the philosophy that if you cook something from scratch (or as close as possible) … Continue reading

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