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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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after school snack, Healthy snacks, Quick lunch, Summer food, vegetarian

Simple salsa

Injecting some brightness into our dull days right now. No …

by Kristinaon 11th June 201911th June 2019Leave a Comment on Simple salsa
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vegetarian, Winter warmers

Veggie lasagne

It’s a cold and miserable day. The sky is grey …

by Kristinaupdated on 10th June 201910th June 2019Leave a Comment on Veggie lasagne
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after school snack, Healthy snacks, Quick lunch, Summer food, vegetarian

5 minute Guacamole

I know this has been done a million times before, …

by Kristinaon 8th June 20198th June 2019Leave a Comment on 5 minute Guacamole
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after school snack, Sweet treats, vegetarian

Enrobed vegan dark chocolate, coconut, date and oat snacks

I wouldn’t call these remotely healthy, think of an enrobed  …

by Kristinaupdated on 6th June 20196th June 2019Leave a Comment on Enrobed vegan dark chocolate, coconut, date and oat snacks
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Quick lunch, Soup, Summer food, vegetarian

5 minutes Zingy tomato, basil and cannellini bean soup -vegan

You may be forgiven for thinking it was October today, …

by Kristinaon 4th June 20194th June 2019Leave a Comment on 5 minutes Zingy tomato, basil and cannellini bean soup -vegan
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Dairy free gooey chocolate brownie cookies.

I know quite a few people who don’t eat dairy …

by Kristinaon 3rd June 20193rd June 2019Leave a Comment on Dairy free gooey chocolate brownie cookies.
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fish, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Summer food

Griddled smoked salmon

I love Salmon, I mean I really❤️it. Only good quality …

by Kristinaon 29th May 201929th May 2019Leave a Comment on Griddled smoked salmon
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Summer food, vegetarian

Garlicky butter dill potatoes (dairyfree alternative)

‘Tis the season to eat Jerseys!  I must admit we …

by Kristinaon 28th May 201928th May 2019Leave a Comment on Garlicky butter dill potatoes (dairyfree alternative)
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after school snack, Bread, Quick lunch

Bread, bread, bread.

I would love to say that I got up at …

by Kristinaon 22nd May 201922nd May 2019Leave a Comment on Bread, bread, bread.
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Healthy snacks, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian

Salad bowl with orange, lime and chilli dressing

What’s with the salad bowl thing? Is it a hipster …

by Kristinaon 20th May 201920th May 2019Leave a Comment on Salad bowl with orange, lime and chilli dressing
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Chocolate chip banana loaf.

What is it with bananas in my house? If I …

by Kristinaon 13th May 201913th May 2019Leave a Comment on Chocolate chip banana loaf.
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after school snack, Summer food, vegetarian

The cheesiest straws in the world

I am trying to mix it up a bit with …

by Kristinaupdated on 9th May 20199th May 2019Leave a Comment on The cheesiest straws in the world
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Quick lunch, Soup, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Tahini, tomato soup

Just a quickie for today –  I love tahini, it’s …

by Kristinaon 3rd April 20193rd April 2019Leave a Comment on Tahini, tomato soup
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after school snack, Easter, Summer food, Sweet treats

White chocolate and strawberry muffins

I won’t lie – I made these for Mother’s Day …

by Kristinaon 2nd April 20192nd April 2019Leave a Comment on White chocolate and strawberry muffins
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian

garlic, tomato and basil pasta

I think most kids love pasta, as do I – …

by Kristinaon 26th March 201926th March 2019Leave a Comment on garlic, tomato and basil pasta
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian, Winter warmers

I will be honest, mushrooms are not my most fav …

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Curry, fish, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup, Summer food, vegetarian

Vivs Thai rice soup

I have been feeling poorly this week and truly all …

by Kristinaon 19th March 201919th March 2019Leave a Comment on Vivs Thai rice soup
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fish, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup

Thai inspired soup bowl

I love going out for Thai food, but find it …

by Kristinaon 14th March 201914th March 2019Leave a Comment on Thai inspired soup bowl
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Quick dinners, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Roasted veggie traybake

First things first – I am sure you can see …

by Kristinaon 12th March 201912th March 2019Leave a Comment on Roasted veggie traybake
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Quick dinners, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Quick Vegetarian Polenta, quark, Oumph and mozzarella bake

The title for this recipe is a bit of a …

by Kristinaupdated on 8th March 20198th March 2019Leave a Comment on Quick Vegetarian Polenta, quark, Oumph and mozzarella bake
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