Instant fish ‘n’ chips The firewood arrived this morning. This meant that today was exhausting. Tidying the garage and making space. Stacking the firewood in two separate piles (two different wood types), separating the kindling and sticks, and then sweeping everything afterward. Then when it was all done, we had to set off a bug-bomb, … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – Day 11
Something like a chicken doner… We are missing the local Turkish takeaway shop, and so decided to try and recreate a chicken doner kebab. I found a recipe that looked good, and we investigated the larder and freezer. Okay, so we don’t have everything we need, but we can make something doner-like. I had almost … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – Day 10
Chicken stir fry – with a nod to Jamie Oliver I took a pack of three enormous chicken breasts from the freezer this morning, with the idea of wrapping them in bacon and roasting for dinner. However, by 5pm they were still largely frozen, and there were few other options that could be rustled up … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – day 8
Day 4 – Chicken Mole It’s a chilly Sunday, and we’ve lit the fire for the first time this autumn. Not surprisingly the cats have claimed sleeping positions in front of it. Dinner needs to be something warming and adventurous. I’m tackling a dish I’ve never made (or eaten!) before. Chicken Mole. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-mole-coriander-rice While I … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – Day 4
New Zealand is under Lockdown for at least four weeks. This blog intends to avoid the bad news about rising numbers of victims. It focuses instead on food, and the challenges of cooking fresh meals every day – with the ingredients from my larder. A much nicer message. Day 2 – Friday; Baking and … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – Day 2
New Zealand is under Lockdown for at least four weeks. This blog intends to avoid the bad news about rising numbers of victims. It focuses instead on food, and the challenges of cooking fresh meals every day – with the ingredients from my larder. A much nicer message 🙂 Day 1 – Thursday: Chicken … Continue reading Lockdown Larder – Day 1
Sofia Grey 