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Author: Kristina

I like to cook! I have always been involved in making and creating food from as far back as I remember. My mother is an amazing baker and cook and I have grown up eating anything from hearty slow cooked meat dishes to homemade apple strudel. My mums native country is Germany but my parents have a house in Italy so whenever we go over to theirs for lunch or supper we are always treated to an eclectic mixture of foods.

Before having children I decided they too would love to be in the kitchen like me but little did I know that parenting is not at all what you expect. My 8 year old son Charlie loves eating anything and everything but doesn't share my passion for culinary creativity whilst my 5 year daughter Poppy loves getting stuck in. She, however, is not as keen on eating things which don't contain sugar!

Anyone can cook its all about taste, smell and not being afraid to just have a go. I always say to people "what is the worst that can happen". I know lots of people who are too scared to even try and deviate from a recipe in case it goes wrong. I have had plenty of things go wrong, however, they are usually perfectly edible.

I am visually impaired and in some areas of life things can be a bit more a challenge but the kitchen is a leveller you don't have to be able to see miles to be a great cook!

My main focus in the kitchen is on delicious family food which is easy to prepare yet is still full of flavour.

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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Tomato, aubergine and meatball traybake

Well today has been a good one, ever closer to …

by Kristinaupdated on 25th September 201822nd September 2018Leave a Comment on Tomato, aubergine and meatball traybake
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Caramel apple muffins

Why do apples, cinnamon and nuts go so well together? …

by Kristinaupdated on 25th September 201821st September 2018Leave a Comment on Caramel apple muffins
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Easiest Chilli in the world – EVER

Here is another  ridiculously easy autumn or winter family favourite. …

by Kristinaupdated on 25th September 201820th September 2018Leave a Comment on Easiest Chilli in the world – EVER
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Pudding, Winter warmers

The fruitiest Apple and berry crumble

It’s getting closer to my fav time of year, autumn, …

by Kristinaupdated on 29th September 201818th September 2018Leave a Comment on The fruitiest Apple and berry crumble
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after school snack, Pudding

Poppy’s favourite pudding 

Poppy loves dairy and has always favoured yoghurt over many …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201814th September 2018Leave a Comment on Poppy’s favourite pudding 
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Quick dinners

Mushrooms on toast

My husband has this thing, “mushroom Sunday’s”. As you would imagine …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 20189th September 2018Leave a Comment on Mushrooms on toast
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Healthy snacks

Spicy nuts

I am about to make some spicy nuts for tonight …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201830th August 2018Leave a Comment on Spicy nuts
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after school snack, Healthy snacks

Seeds.

Do you ever think you had a weird childhood? I …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201828th August 2018Leave a Comment on Seeds.
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fish

Chilli, garlic and ginger salmon side

I chuffing love salmon – smoked, hot smoked, raw – …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201812th August 2018Leave a Comment on Chilli, garlic and ginger salmon side
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Curry, fish, Quick dinners

Spicy sesame salmon

  We are huge salmon lovers in this house! Poppy …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201822nd July 2018Leave a Comment on Spicy sesame salmon
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Summer food

Meatball skewers

Meatball and mushroom skewers  I had a brainwave the other …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201814th July 2018Leave a Comment on Meatball skewers
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Shortbread flick biscuits

My kids love biscuits – I mean thats a given. …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201812th July 2018Leave a Comment on Shortbread flick biscuits
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Summer food

Summer salad 

We love a good salad – they need to be …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 20182nd July 2018Leave a Comment on Summer salad 
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Curry, Quick lunch, Summer food

Bulgar wheat and butternut squash salad

Not a lot to say about this one, just a …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201824th June 2018Leave a Comment on Bulgar wheat and butternut squash salad
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Pudding, Summer food, Sweet treats

Quickest, meringue – EVER

Meringues are a hit with most people although not my …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201820th June 2018Leave a Comment on Quickest, meringue – EVER
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Quick lunch

Tender stem broccoli with Tahini dressing

One of my favourite weekday lunches when I am home alone, …

by Kristinaupdated on 3rd October 201817th June 2018Leave a Comment on Tender stem broccoli with Tahini dressing
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chicken, Summer food

BBQ chicken kebabs

I love a bbq and like to keep the kids …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 201814th June 2018Leave a Comment on BBQ chicken kebabs
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Quick dinners

Smoked paprika and sweet chilli chicken

There’s something really nice about smoked paprika, I love it’s …

by Kristinaupdated on 14th September 201811th June 2018Leave a Comment on Smoked paprika and sweet chilli chicken
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chicken, Quick dinners

Hummus chicken 

I am all about using up what we have in …

by Kristinaupdated on 30th September 20189th May 2018Leave a Comment on Hummus chicken 
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Healthy snacks

A salty snack – Oven baked olives

Have you ever eaten olives on the top of pizzas …

by Kristinaupdated on 22nd September 20182nd May 2018Leave a Comment on A salty snack – Oven baked olives
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