All that fresh food I bought last week has had me tied to the galley - not a problem as a bit of bondage can go a long way.....so they say,... wouldn't know, she says back peddling frantically...
I have been busy producing veggie meals from the River Cottage Veg Everyday book that Mother bought me for a Christmas pressie. We have had Leek Risotto which got a thumbs-up from Himself, last night's effort was a Moroccan squash and chickpea stew - DELICIOUS!! - no honestly, it really was! Today I have prepared a fennel and squash lasagna which is about to go in the oven while I prep a salad accompaniment and tomorrow I am going to subject Himself to Spinach, squash and goats cheese pasties.
I know, I know, all you macho meat eaters are busy googling a route to Yarwood's mooring just to rescue my Man from this veggie torture but don't trouble yourselves - as long the meal has bags of flavour, and they do, Himself is very happy to eat them..
For vegetarians out there...Hugh's veg book is great!
Got my better half the very same book for xmas and me, being a confirmed carnivore, was very surprised at the results.
ReplyDeleteHi Bert
DeleteIt is amazing just how good and satisfying a vegetarian meal can be - more people need to give it a go even if it is only a couple of times a week, what a difference that would make!
Lesley
Sounds delish! David looks suspiciously at veggie stuff but we do try to have one meat free meal once a week. I may have to treat myself to the book. Managed a narrowboat fix of sorts in that we went to Edinburgh last weekend. Rugby for him and my treat was a visit to the Falkirk Wheel. Amazing. Looks as if everything else is going tickety-boo.
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Amanda
DeleteTreat yourself to the book - Tesco's were selling it for £12. All the meals I have tried so far have been very well received by Himself, I am sure David will approve as well.
The Falkirk Wheel is an amazing piece of engineering and one year we are going to take ourselves to Bonnie Jockland for a boat trip on the lochs - but that will mean dragging ourselves away from all these ditches down here...
X Lesley
I have been guardedly enthusiastic about the River Cottage books. We are off on a foraging weekend with them in May.
ReplyDeleteDid you hear about Mrs Thatcher sorting out the catering arrangements for a major reception. She decided on the meat and when asked "what about the vegetables?" replied that they (the Cabinet) will have what they are told....
AH Ahab you are OUTED!! A Muppets fan if I am not mistaken..
DeleteLesley
We will put that book on the shopping list, Elaine being a virtual lifetime vegetarian.
ReplyDeleteHi Folks
DeleteNot long now!
Elaine will love the book and you will love the meals...promise!
Lesley