Lynn's Cooking Blog

I’d Rather Have A Bowl Of……..

Lynn — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:36:40 +0000

I was send a packet of Kellogs new cereal for children. According to the blurb:

"We hope that this new cereal is going to help close the gap between a cereal that children will want to eat, and a cereal that parents can feel good about giving to their children"

It is, apparently,

high in fibre made with wholegrain a source [...]

Jelly Belly

Lynn — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:41:55 +0000

Jelly and ice cream…..mmmmm.

I can’t normally eat jelly as the main constituent, gelatin is a slaughter by-product. But there are vegetarian alternatives such as agar or carageenan.You can buy these from health food shops, or else some of the larger supermarkets carry Vege-Gel, which is what I used in this dish. It’s very simple, very quick [...]

Stir Fry for the Soft Hearted

Lynn — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:31:00 +0000

“Have a mouth as sharp as a dagger, but a heart as soft as tofu” – Chinese proverb.

When I saw that proverb, I just had to rush out and grab a pack of tofu for lunch today. That I wanted to try out a new product (well, new to me) was neither here not there.

Lee [...]

Major Disaster or Corporal Catastrophe ?

Lynn — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:26:53 +0000

What is a cookery book without photos? Boring.

What is a blog without photos? Boring.

What is a camera that is dropped? Broken.

What is a second backup camera? Invaluable.

When I [...]

Helensburgh Horse Show

Lynn — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:54:47 +0000

Just came back from the local horse show.

He really didn’t want to jump – but he was better than the one where the rider’s mum had to lead them round.

Lots of hopefulls.

The piebald pony’s owner was a lovely girl who allowed us to pet him.

The Gareloch, a view from Kidson Park, where [...]

Argyll & Bute Food and Craft Fair 2010

Lynn — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:18:13 +0000

I missed this event last year, so I was looking forward to attending it very much. Lots of food, interesting crafts……………….what could be a better day out for a foodie who enjoys the odd bit of kniting and cross-stitch? Well, to be honest, just about anything. It’s listed as a food and craft fair. The food [...]

Oh. Come ON!!!!!!!

Lynn — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:41:25 +0000

I know I live in Scotland, and that we get Spring later than people in more southerly climes, and Autumn earlier, but for crying out loud………………………..it’s [...]

Apple and Cherry Upside Down Tatin

Lynn — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:48:32 +0000

Apart from one having sponge, and the other having pastry, is there any real difference between an upside down cake, and a tart tatin? You smear the bottom of a pan (either a frying one or a 23cm baking one) with butter, you add sugar and fruit, you put the ‘bottom’ on top, you stick it [...]

Magazine Medley

Lynn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:34:13 +0000

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bit of a food magazine addict. In the past week, I’ve purchased Delicious, Cook Vegetarian and Junior Masterchef (for the kids – honest!!!!). But what’s remarkable is that we’ve actually cooked from these issues. I usually flick through them, salivating over to gorgeous photos, make a resolution that I’ll make [...]

WTF?

Lynn — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:32:55 +0000

Yes……..What’s That Fruit!!!!!!!!!

Parking round here can be quite a challenge, so it’s no surprise that I’ve not noticed a fruit tree that’s round the corner from us – although I probably whizz past it twenty times a day looking for a parking space. Well, yesterday I parked, got out and discovered all these fruits on the [...]