Opinion
Some issues get our blood boiling like a pot that hasn't been watched - others get us chilled as an ice cream sundae. Here is a selection of our opinions.
Stretching it out: Making leftovers last
First, it's important to say that Sam and I are both appalled by the cost of living crisis in the UK. Without some sort of…
Sharing money-saving tips in the time of Truss
It is hard not be political at the moment. The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis unlike anything most of us have witnessed in our…
10 tips for adding flavour amid an awful week for Britain’s poor
It has been a thoroughly awful week for anyone struggling to make ends meet in Britain. Demonising the poor, making ridiculous suggestions about making meals…
Budget cookery: When re-inventing the wheel is a waste of time and money
Everyone knows I believe that homemade is generally cheaper and much tastier. I stand by that view in almost all cases. I make make a…The case for Christmas in July in the UK
At the time of writing - 5:22pm Thursday 16 December 2021 - Christmas in the UK has not been cancelled. There is another breaking story…The realistic kitchen garden
You don't have to delve too deeply into Twitter to find assorted idiots saying we can simply grow our own food to make up for…
In celebration of fish and chips on a Friday night
Fish and chips on a Friday night has been a fixture in my life. We used to get fish and chips from a greasy spoon…Why I watch cookery programmes
I obviously enjoy cooking. This site would not exist if both Georgia and I did not get pleasure from pottering around in the kitchen. But…
In praise of pasta (or cooking for one)
I eat more pasta than anything else. It is delicious, quick and as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. The reason…
