Bournemouth Echo | Taste

Valentine’s Day meals: what are you planning?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:45:39 +0000

Will you be cooking up a feast for Valentine's Day? If so, what are you making? Do you resent the idea of paying more to eat in a restaurant on the day of love? Let us know.

Last minute Valentine's gifts? Make these chocolates!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:10:06 +0000

Not had time to to get your loved one a present for Valentine's Day? Object to buying them anyway? Here's a round up of some easy and not-too-expensive chocolate recipes that are sure to win you some brownie points...

Jenny's week: It’s Bramley Apple Week – so that means risotto!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:04:02 +0000

Yes folks, the next week has been dedicated to the lovely Bramley Apple. Seems a bit of an odd time, if you ask me, as it's not the beginning of the season for Bramleys but instead coming to the end of their season - but then, they're available in the shops any old time of year if you're prepared to accept Bramleys from abroad.

Jenny's week: Sugar-Free Banana & Blueberry Muffins

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:15 +0000

I bet that caught your attention, especially bearing in mind that the focus of this blog is all about the best thing I’ve eaten/cooked last week!

Jenny's week: cooking eggs the Heston way – eventually!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:12:18 +0000

Because it's currently Farmhouse Breakfast Week, here's a little piece on the subject of breakfast.

Jenny's week: from Coq au vin to oranges & almonds

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:06 +0000

Now, if ever you are looking for a dish to make for that "special" meal, this is the one.

Jenny's week: a special experience at The Three Tuns

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:38:01 +0000

The premise of this blog being to report back on the best thing I have cooked or eaten in the last week, I have simply got to feature the completely fabulous meal we had at the Three Tuns, Bransgore, last weekend.

Christmas leftovers: what will you do with yours?

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

IT'S Boxing Day and that means one thing - it's time to get creative in the kitchen with yesterday's leftovers.

Jenny's week: Looking back...

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:44:36 +0000

I know this sort of blog post is normally done closer to New Year than at Christmas, but this time of year gets me to thinking about all that's happened over the last 12 months.

What to serve at your Christmas party

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:48:22 +0000

Entertaining over Christmas? We've got your party menu sorted!

What's your top hangover food?

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:40:00 +0000

Many of us will be indulging in a festive drink (or six) this Christmas so how will you survive the party season?

What will you be eating for Christmas dinner?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:50:00 +0000

Are you a turkey traditionalist or will you be eating goose, beef or something completely different?

Jenny's week: easy to create deliciousness!

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:40:19 +0000

As you probably know by now, I’m very keen on tasty dishes that are easy to create at home.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:09:16 +0000

What are your Christmas food and drink traditions?

Urban team triumph with monster fish and chip challenge

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:40:27 +0000

IT took one 6ft halibut from Iceland (the country, not the store!), 60kg of potatoes and 40 cans of lager (for beer batter) for the team of six from the Urban Beach Hotel and Urban Reef Restaurant to win their Monster Challenge.

Jenny's week: the problem that is lunchtime

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:03:23 +0000

Ever since I've been attempting (with ups and downs) to follow this anti-inflammatory diet by way of combating the pain of both Arthritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica, I've had a problem with two meals - breakfast and lunch.

Cook up a storm - and make a difference

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:47:16 +0000

A CHARITY cookbook entitled Scrumptious Home Baking has raised more than £1,300 for children and adults with various disabilities throughout Dorset.

Jenny's Week: celery soup

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:44:05 +0000

I have just finished the most delicious bowl of warming, but light, cream of celery soup.