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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, Sweet treats

Nutty bars or nut topping – dairy free

I am all about the nuts at the moment – …

by Kristinaon 28th February 201928th February 2019Leave a Comment on Nutty bars or nut topping – dairy free
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Quick Ikea meatball or veggie meatballs in tomato sauce

Who doesn’t love an Ikea meat or veggie ball? I …

by Kristinaon 27th February 201927th February 2019Leave a Comment on Quick Ikea meatball or veggie meatballs in tomato sauce
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Quick dinners, vegetarian, Winter warmers

My fav thing to make are one pot wonders – …

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after school snack, Sweet treats

Classic chocolate chip cookies

I can imagine sitting in a 1950s baby blue and …

by Kristinaon 13th February 201913th February 2019Leave a Comment on Classic chocolate chip cookies
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after school snack, Pudding, Summer food, Sweet treats

Wonky peanut cheesecake

Let’s clear up the name – it’s called Wonky because …

by Kristinaon 5th February 20195th February 2019Leave a Comment on Wonky peanut cheesecake
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Quick dinners, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Braised red cabbage

Total comfort food for these cold wintery nights. I love …

by Kristinaon 31st January 201931st January 2019Leave a Comment on Braised red cabbage
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Pastry, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian

Red onion tart – vegan option

I have had a rubbish day today and wanted to …

by Kristinaon 29th January 201929th January 2019Leave a Comment on Red onion tart – vegan option
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after school snack, Bread, Quick lunch, vegetarian

Roasted vegetable sharing bread – vegan

Yikes – we have run out of bread and I …

by Kristinaon 26th January 201926th January 2019Leave a Comment on Roasted vegetable sharing bread – vegan
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Dark chocolate, peanut oat cookies – vegan option

Do you ever create something in the kitchen not knowing …

by Kristinaon 18th January 201918th January 2019Leave a Comment on Dark chocolate, peanut oat cookies – vegan option
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian

German noodles (Spätzle) with broccoli, almonds, capers, olives and chilli

I like to keep it simple sometimes and this recipe …

by Kristinaon 17th January 201917th January 2019Leave a Comment on German noodles (Spätzle) with broccoli, almonds, capers, olives and chilli
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Quick dinners, vegetarian

Roasted rosemary polenta, tomato cannellini beans and picky bits

I am all for quick dinners with a little bit …

by Kristinaon 16th January 201916th January 2019Leave a Comment on Roasted rosemary polenta, tomato cannellini beans and picky bits
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after school snack, Bread, Pudding, Sweet treats, vegetarian

Cinnamon and almond – sweet and salty bread

Hellooooo – I  am all about the bread, if there …

by Kristinaupdated on 15th January 201915th January 2019Leave a Comment on Cinnamon and almond – sweet and salty bread
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Bread, Quick dinners, Quick lunch, vegetarian

Moroccan hummus pizza with Oumph – vegan

I am reluctant to call this a pizza as I …

by Kristinaupdated on 14th January 201914th January 2019Leave a Comment on Moroccan hummus pizza with Oumph – vegan
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Curry, Quick dinners, vegetarian

Spicy oven roasted cauliflower, broccoli and cashew nuts with noodles. Vegan

I mean this literally is quicker than ordering and waiting …

by Kristinaon 10th January 201910th January 2019Leave a Comment on Spicy oven roasted cauliflower, broccoli and cashew nuts with noodles. Vegan
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after school snack, Healthy snacks, vegetarian

Tangy crispy Kale

I feel like a clean eating, hipster posting this but …

by Kristinaon 9th January 20199th January 2019Leave a Comment on Tangy crispy Kale
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Quick dinners, vegetarian, Winter warmers

Who doesn’t love a chilli eh? I do and what …

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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

First one of the year… I had such a nice …

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Christmas, Pudding, Sweet treats

Chocolate Yule log

  Recipe to follow – all I can say is …

by Kristinaon 22nd December 201822nd December 2018Leave a Comment on Chocolate Yule log
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Christmas, Sweet treats

Last minute gift idea – Pistachio, hazelnut and raspberry chocolate thins

I mean you could go to the petrol station on …

by Kristinaupdated on 20th December 201820th December 2018Leave a Comment on Last minute gift idea – Pistachio, hazelnut and raspberry chocolate thins
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after school snack, Christmas, Pastry, Sweet treats

Puff pastry candy canes – vegan friendly.

I think it’s so nice when my children like coming …

by Kristinaupdated on 19th December 201819th December 2018Leave a Comment on Puff pastry candy canes – vegan friendly.
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