Author Archives: Tiggy Hayes
Slow Roast Crackling Pork
Once upon a time in our household I was the only person to like crackling. Unfortunately; but maybe better for my waistline as I grow older, the whole family now loves it. Ingredients Good joint of pork saltolive oil onions cooking apples water I cut … Continue reading
Déjà Vu
I would never class myself as well off in monetary terms, it is an aspiration yet to be reached. However outside the world of filthy lucre I feel I have been richly rewarded; my ever enduring Sexy Sporty Dad, three … Continue reading
Braised Ginger Beef
This is not a quick simple dish. You need to think about it at least the day before and as I made it in the slow cooker it needs all day to cook slowly and succulently. A great … Continue reading
Learning to Lose Control
I am sure it was not that long ago I was struggling with the complexities of pregnancy, birth and sudden motherhood. An alien inside me was making me feel unwell and unable to depend on my usual choice of medication. … Continue reading
Bacon and Leek Bake
This is a very simple bake that we had as a main course but would work equally well as a side dish if you lessened the bacon, I would probably use small lardons. Very popular and deliciously rich.IngredientsOlive oilBacon … Continue reading
Christmas Cheer
Weeks of preparation to reach this point, nothing left to chance to make this the best ever Christmas for my boys. The work is done, the presents all bought and wrapped and now we can enjoy the festivities. A battle … Continue reading
Festive Frolics
“Are we there yet?” Simple words! They strike a chord, within the memory of any parent, who has travelled with children. This Christmas we decided to break with tradition and travel up to Sexy Sporty Dad’s family for the festive … Continue reading
Spicy Roast Beef
Sunday Lunch is the highlight of the week and the time when I like to push the boat out a little bit.Sometimes I will roll my Beef in Mustard and cook it like that but I have taken to doing … Continue reading
Curly Kale
I like my vegetable side dishes but so often to entertain the pallets of young unadventurous children I end up serving boring boiled veg day in, day out. If I take the time and effort to produce a really … Continue reading
Party Pranks
“Can I have a party?” Five simple words, that struck horror into my soul. Long gone are the days of jelly and ice-cream with pass the parcel; I had spent hours earlier wrapping. Now a muffled memory is the magic … Continue reading