Tomato + harissa stew with dumplings
As the weather gets cold and I start feeling crappy, I crave stodge, as I’m sure we all do. I saw a recipe for a stew on BBC Good Food and thought I’d do my own version of it, which I’m pleased to say turned […]
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Sosmix scotch eggs (now with GF option!)
Sosmix is something I remember from my dim and distant past. My mum’s friend used to fry balls of it for dinner, we’d have it with spaghetti and tomato sauce – it was lush. Searching for it recently uncovered the fact that it’s not made […]
Veggie cottage pie
As Autumn is rolling around, I decided it was time for that staple of British stodge, the cottage pie. Traditionally beef mince with mashed potato on top, but I used Quorn mince. I regret to announce that I have no photos of this fantastic pie, as we ate it all, far too quickly.
You’ll need a casserole dish, or big pie dish, or a medium-sized lasagne dish for this. I used a deep casserole pot without the lid – piling the potatoes up thickly works really well.
Bus conversions
A few resources: DIY Bus Conversion: Before You Get Started http://discoveringusbus.com/
Buzzfeed article – UK “alternative” homes
Buzzfeed have written a fantastic in-depth article, reviewing and interviewing people living in alternative homes in the UK. It touches on planning permission being difficult to get (almost impossible for many), and interviews a few people living in moveable homes (canal boat, a van, an […]
Chickens
Our little plot will definitely feature this easy-to-look-after and very productive livestock. I’ve kept chickens before, in a small garden in Croydon. We had three hybrid hens in a large coop, with a fenced-in run underneath. They eat everything (literally everything) and require very little upkeep.
