tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52243924725318396822024-03-16T00:36:28.050-07:00Miss P's Kitchen.Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-50144919778063629272016-11-23T14:52:00.001-08:002016-11-23T15:01:46.109-08:00Caramel Apple Bundt Cake<div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ever since that fateful day, I've been looking for any excuse to whip up a bundt cake. Birthdays, Christmas, Wednesdays - you name it. In my opinion, of all the cake options out there, a bundt is one of the most fun. It's fun to say (say it out loud to yourself...*bundt*...), fun to decorate, fun to slice into, and creates an all-round "Well isn't this a bit fun?" vibe. SUCH fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, with there only being two of us in the house (not counting the animals of course), bundt opportunities don't come around too often. After all, there's nothing more tragic than a 'Serves 10-12' bundt going to waste, for as it turns out, there really is only so much bundt you can load into a child before they're practically begging for a piece of fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With warming cinnamon, comfortingly squidgy apple, and thick, oozing caramel, this particular bundt is literally (not literally) a cakey hug. The caramel is made with honey, but if you don't like the taste of honey you can make a classic caramel sauce using butter, double cream, brown sugar and a touch of vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I entered this into our office Bake Off where it faced some pretty tough competition. But (as I believe I've stressed by the point), no-one can resist a just-here-for-a-good-time bundt, and I'm proud to say it won the main prize. For which there was no actual prize, just fame and glory. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3/4 cups light-tasting olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup liquid honey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 free-range eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups plain flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup mild liquid honey </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stir this into the egg mixture just until combined, and fold through the apples. Scrape into greased 10-inch (3-litre) bundt pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To make the caramel: In a heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, honey and 2 tbsp water to the boil over a medium-high heat. Use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to brush any liquid from the sides. Cook until the mixture turns a deep amber colour, which will take about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.</span></div>
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Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-56734241431519155732015-10-24T15:13:00.000-07:002015-10-27T17:22:44.249-07:00DF Mexico<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">DF Mexico near the Old Truman Brewery on London’s Brick Lane is named after “Distrito Federal”- the name that locals use for Mexico City. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspired by a recent trip across the US/Mexico borders by Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby - founders of the popular Wahaca restaurant chain - the concept fuses American influences with authentic Mexican cuisine.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With a thoroughly modern brand identity and a fresh, monochrome space offset with industrial furniture and flashes of bold colour, DF Mexico is like the hip older cousin of your typical themed high street eatery. Perfect for those who like their Mexican dining experiences minus the sombreros and Spanish guitar music. <span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After struggling to decide what to eat for an embarrassing length of time, my dining buddy opted for the Chilli Beef Torta - a Mexican-inspired sandwich served in a brioche bun with slaw, smashed avocado and house pickles (yes, it was as dreamy as it sounds) - while I chose the Pork Tibil Tacos with pink pickled onions (aka the PRETTIEST onions).</span></div>
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Brunch today at the Wild Cafe in Bath. Avocado on sourdough toast; pancakes with bacon and maple syrup; fresh orange juice, and Earl Grey tea. Making the most of my leisure time before starting a grown-up full-time job on Monday. Eek! </div>
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Before you get mad at me, I have a good reason for not blogging in almost a month - well, two good reasons perhaps. The first has been finally finishing my degree (only four years behind schedule after having Little P), so as you can imagine I have been trapped at my desk for the last few weeks. The second is that, after my final exam a week ago, I have been busy celebrating. The weather has certainly helped, and I've enjoyed sunny pub garden drinks, nights out with uni friends, and a great weekend with my guy that included a very late night, and a very lazy Sunday at the spa. Think I need to make the most of this before real life kicks in...</div>
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As good as it gets when you're 6.</div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-34791363965226402702014-04-22T14:16:00.001-07:002014-04-22T14:16:59.367-07:00<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjTnVmJflqVFlgNtWUPhPmJGn2A75IpJAkSU7mG5LKf3UR3xqAwxV3Asdh2TevSVmEuJZYtiRbfv3yl79cX7OBlh3M8MPuTFfKJKrocqQGI2kBu_dv4j1BFMMibeWvA7_81WFwuKrnMQ/s640/blogger-image-403068732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjTnVmJflqVFlgNtWUPhPmJGn2A75IpJAkSU7mG5LKf3UR3xqAwxV3Asdh2TevSVmEuJZYtiRbfv3yl79cX7OBlh3M8MPuTFfKJKrocqQGI2kBu_dv4j1BFMMibeWvA7_81WFwuKrnMQ/s640/blogger-image-403068732.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Smashed avocado with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. On sourdough toast. With balsamic glaze. One of my favourite little lunches.</div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-14848199943074297862014-04-14T15:04:00.001-07:002014-04-14T15:04:23.674-07:00Blueberry and White Chocolate Muffins<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPL7xQHEJYgLxX34OyqBboD69bcU-8p0YXdLg9XKJTYhec1pMkg0jDna72xOStgK3LCNAerztXPEjFjzy62Pjz2_3JC-QD8240SBDqC-7m7eKoorfm6yPHfWWNiRNXpQiA_KcUyACyR0/s640/blogger-image--941952766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPL7xQHEJYgLxX34OyqBboD69bcU-8p0YXdLg9XKJTYhec1pMkg0jDna72xOStgK3LCNAerztXPEjFjzy62Pjz2_3JC-QD8240SBDqC-7m7eKoorfm6yPHfWWNiRNXpQiA_KcUyACyR0/s640/blogger-image--941952766.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This recipe comes with an(other) apology. With my dissertation deadline looming ever closer, I'm afraid blogging has taken a bit of a back seat...so has cooking, for that matter. But last week saw my final EVER lecture, so I'm now studying from home and trying not to get too distracted by a) the sunshine b) trashy TV or c) cleaning the oven, aka anything that seems more appealing than sitting at my desk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To celebrate our last lecture, I took in a batch of these muffins. They went down well - although a bunch of sleepy students at 9am will probably appreciate any snack given to them. They're perhaps not as healthy as your average breakfast muffin, so leave out the chocolate if you like, or eat with abandon as they are: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Makes 12 muffins</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">150g self raising white flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g self raising wholemeal flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g caster sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tao bicarb of soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 medium free-range egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">250ml milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">90ml vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">150g blueberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">200g white chocolate, broken into chunks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heat the oven to 180°C.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Combine and mix together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, except for the blueberries and 150g of the white chocolate. Try to do this in as few movements as possible, otherwise you'll knock all the air out of the mixture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Using a metal spoon, stir through the blueberries and chocolate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pour the mixture into a 12 hole muffin tin lined with paper cases, and bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. You can check with a skewer to see if the centres are cooked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Remove from the oven, take the muffins out of the tray and leave to cool on a wire rack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meanwhile, melt the remaining 50g chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water - or in the microwave, on a VERY LOW setting for no more than 30 seconds. I burnt my first batch by forgetting Mary Berry's wise words: "chocolate will melt in a child's pocket". 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This morning - <a href="http://renehumphrey.blogspot.co.uk/">Rene Humphrey</a> and I grabbed some fresh orange juice and blueberry muffins from the <a href="http://www.holburne.org/">Holburne Museum</a> café, and took a morning stroll along the canal. So nice to chat goals and plans for the future with this lady, she always inspires me. Oh and I think I got a little bit sun-burnt, which I didn't mind because it feels so good to have the sun back! </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">London is becoming something of a hotspot for burgers these days. Ever keen to try out new restaurants, there's a few that I've been wanting to visit for some time - from <a href="http://www.burgerandlobster.com/">Burger and Lobster</a>, to <a href="http://www.byronhamburgers.com/">Byron</a>, to US import <a href="https://www.fiveguys.co.uk/">Five Guys</a>. On a recent visit we decided to tick one off the increasing list of 'best burgers in London' and headed to <a href="http://www.meatliquor.com/london/">MEATliquor</a>, in a convenient position near Oxford Street but positioned beneath a rather bleak looking car park. </span></div>
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The store also sells lots of locally produced items, from West Country cheeses to sausages from nearby farms. I was also craving sausages by this point. If you do find yourself peckish, there's a welcoming little cafe and deli on site.</div><div><br></div><div>The store has a delightfully stocked scoop-and-fill area, filled with anything you could need whether its rice, oats or lentils. 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I have no idea what to use them for though, so I'll just be off googling that now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's to Spring and all its health and vitality!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(Disclaimer - I'm going to a 'beer and hot dog night' tomorrow - so here's to everything in moderation!) </div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-30359884140139417292014-02-18T16:56:00.001-08:002014-02-18T16:58:58.322-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
This is mostly one of my apology posts for not blogging in a little while! The next few weeks are crammed full of uni deadlines (hooray!) and some exciting plans, so I'll try my very best to stay in touch. It's half term this the moment (not the best timing, if I'm honest) so I'll be making sure I fit in some quality time with this wonderful little guy.</div>
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There was a very pleasing sandwich menu, all served with chips and reasonably priced at around the £7 mark, as well as hot food which included local sausages and mash, burgers (we can highly recommends the chicken and bacon burger), and beer-battered haddock and chips. The hand-pulled pork pie ploughman's would also go down a treat with a cold pint of local ale! Dinner options include 'fancier' dishes such as steak, sea bream with crushed potatoes, and duck breast in honey and orange sauce - so it would also be a lovely spot for a quiet dinner and bottle of red wine by the large fireplace.</div>
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Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-47302029650670080632014-01-27T12:55:00.001-08:002014-01-27T12:55:41.218-08:00Prawn Stir FryTonight's dinner was king prawns with stir fry vegetables, cooked in fresh chilli, garlic and ginger, with a little and honey and soy sauce. Served with brown rice, and eaten on the sofa with a pile of books that I have to read for uni. Reading under pressure is NOT FUN, but eating with chopsticks is. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPOvrt9eoJaSTFnkdlCJb4Ywk1aIVss6boRhQ_HC_SNGx5ayoBa6Ic72nqmJohBjPvJwwxOFTIwszJEA5X2AM3i-smUllF09zqBLZhpXopm5AgTUn_wtBsrl_7vK8H2mIPj7UyQMdz5E/s640/blogger-image-1634641104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPOvrt9eoJaSTFnkdlCJb4Ywk1aIVss6boRhQ_HC_SNGx5ayoBa6Ic72nqmJohBjPvJwwxOFTIwszJEA5X2AM3i-smUllF09zqBLZhpXopm5AgTUn_wtBsrl_7vK8H2mIPj7UyQMdz5E/s640/blogger-image-1634641104.jpg"></a></div></div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-31628579045054231802014-01-24T04:30:00.001-08:002014-01-24T04:35:06.737-08:00A Theory About EggsI have a theory that almost any meal can be greatly improved by <a href="http://misspskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/poached-egg-over-wilted-greens-and.html">sticking a poached egg on top of it</a>. Think about it - there are fewer things in life more enjoyable than the feeling of cutting into just-firm whites, and letting the oozy yolk smother your dinner with its golden comforting warmth. <br />
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We celebrated our cat Lulu's birthday by giving her a whole tin of tuna, sticking a candle in it and singing to her. She loved it, I could tell. </div>
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So here's how to make a smoothie that will give you a long-lasting energy hit - whether you're going for a run, or just off to work or school for the day. It'll easily keep you going until lunchtime. </div>
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In a blender - or in a bowl, using a hand-held stick blender - whizz together 2 bananas, 2 very small handfuls of porridge oats, 4 chopped dates, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 1/2 cups of almond milk (or whichever milk you prefer - if you're watching the calories, almond is a great choice). Make sure all the dates are thoroughly blended as they can be a little tough!</div>
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Well well well...it's my first blog post of 2014, and here I am still reminiscing about last year. I'm just about getting myself out of the indulgent haze of Christmas and New Year, and starting to embrace January and all it's talk of healthy eating, yadda yadda yadda. So before my blog becomes full of healthy recipes and good intentions, I thought I'd share with you some moments from our Christmas. There were mince pies; a painstakingly homemade gingerbread house that we took to Little P's school to share with his class; a starring role as Joseph at the school nativity; a wonderful Christmas at home, which I managed to host without having a meltdown, and roasted a glorious duck (and<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/honeyandmarmaladegla_93186"> a honey and marmalade glazed ham</a> the next day); waaaaaaay too much cheese and red wine; almost as much Prosecco; lots of lego building and Uno playing; a night of dancing for New Year's Eve; and quality time with family and friends. To be honest, we didn't want it to end!</div>
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So it's been back to reality with a bit of a bang...I had an exam to welcome me into the year, and a huge workload that I somehow completely ignored over Christmas. And yes, I will be trying to be healthier for a little while - although I'm definitely not detoxing, I'll be upping our fruit and vegetable intake, saving treats for the weekends, and cooking meals that aren't mostly based around pasta. I've even taken up Zumba again -it's entirely necessary after all that cheese. So you can expect some leaner recipes to follow, and unfortunately, rather a lot less baking. At least for now. </div>
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Now pumpkins are a pain in the ass. I know that. So in my kitchen, the only thing that will
lure me into wrestling with these orange beasts is the promise of a batch of
puree that will taste miles better than anything you can buy in a can, and that I can keep in the freezer to later turn into warm <a href="http://misspskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/vegan-pumpkin-and-walnut-bread.html">pumpkin and walnut bread</a>; a batch of spiced pumpkin muffins; a classic pumpkin pie; or these soft and chewy pumpkin and white chocolate cookies. </div>
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So, once you have done battle with your almighty vegetable –
or should that be fruit, technically speaking? - place the pumpkin flesh into a
large saucepan with a cup of water (use as little as possible to avoid a
finished puree that is too soft). Bring to the boil, and then reduce to a
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Then whizz with a hand-held blender and separate into batches. From two medium-sized pumpkins, I’m usually able to get around 750ml of puree,
which I separate into three 250ml batches – each of these being equal to one
American cup sized measurement, which is rather handy seeing as many pumpkin
recipes seem to be American.</div>
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250g plain flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon baking soda<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon ginger <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon nutmeg<o:p></o:p></div>
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100g unsalted butter, softened<o:p></o:p></div>
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150g caster sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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50g soft brown sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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250ml (one cup) pumpkin puree<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 whole egg<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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150g bar of white chocolate, broken into
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Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-56725126848361418692013-11-20T16:24:00.001-08:002013-11-21T03:43:28.344-08:00The RavenIt's officially the season of pie. And gravy.<div><br><div>Which, if you're in Bath on a cold rainy night, demands a visit to The Raven pub for a Pieminister and a pint.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxH2OwF6wss7raJzcYu0ZPbtVXQGdgX15z8ausCzc214-N3rds5AWuHSu_flsEQtzhex2CGf2dGqc-tmPYaNEAiOoGeOrahf6YrJDJ33KKNLlp81Zt70w4xUNTMkOwK1-7fpTgX4BJlw/s640/blogger-image--517275011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxH2OwF6wss7raJzcYu0ZPbtVXQGdgX15z8ausCzc214-N3rds5AWuHSu_flsEQtzhex2CGf2dGqc-tmPYaNEAiOoGeOrahf6YrJDJ33KKNLlp81Zt70w4xUNTMkOwK1-7fpTgX4BJlw/s640/blogger-image--517275011.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpRYEEgKfOKsp2dmKN-peIDT8DJbra5Y3wGr-1Ugj0v7V_BEU-iFn_YOb2q_wU8xqmjil5At55QbWr4r423T7yzkTYPgIQGpNKnqiVGVMlbOk_6toosZCV0XvCjqvodIclDj2qKoZpQI/s640/blogger-image--1550467344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpRYEEgKfOKsp2dmKN-peIDT8DJbra5Y3wGr-1Ugj0v7V_BEU-iFn_YOb2q_wU8xqmjil5At55QbWr4r423T7yzkTYPgIQGpNKnqiVGVMlbOk_6toosZCV0XvCjqvodIclDj2qKoZpQI/s640/blogger-image--1550467344.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can choose from a selection of pies and homemade gravies, and can have it with mash or chips (although who seriously chooses chips over mash when there's pie involved?) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm not sure why I even bother looking at the menu as I always order the Beef Raven Ale Pie with Guinness and Red Onion Gravy (and mash, naturally) and a glass of Raven ale to wash it down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pair with a cosy jumper and a good friend, for a perfect Winter's evening. </div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224392472531839682.post-27842127122520219142013-11-16T15:34:00.001-08:002013-11-16T15:34:46.838-08:00Lunch with Friends<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9aRVFd6MYRbyXRX4KnNCB330UwA0WvMoEfN2GZRUYe79PYxXOv6w8anKq_UybiCMy877EWEtjmvdcZWPzv2TWqeXF695tGtfmrYW4x0NLnWs9txBOI-hg6Vm9SUDfHqi0AFpPA1WrhUY/s640/blogger-image--1332776861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9aRVFd6MYRbyXRX4KnNCB330UwA0WvMoEfN2GZRUYe79PYxXOv6w8anKq_UybiCMy877EWEtjmvdcZWPzv2TWqeXF695tGtfmrYW4x0NLnWs9txBOI-hg6Vm9SUDfHqi0AFpPA1WrhUY/s640/blogger-image--1332776861.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eeIXBoxbF9en1SRBDsW48qLtcUQamcfExd0CMCEG9fx_4ECHrCbvbxT7k2num3vjOKT9GBwUEOkzR2thQqIH2VOIPEeC8wmd5KCXBH9zeYvIUMxErp3S6m3Vb_nBux3JaYofCJZSXoA/s640/blogger-image--1958525267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eeIXBoxbF9en1SRBDsW48qLtcUQamcfExd0CMCEG9fx_4ECHrCbvbxT7k2num3vjOKT9GBwUEOkzR2thQqIH2VOIPEeC8wmd5KCXBH9zeYvIUMxErp3S6m3Vb_nBux3JaYofCJZSXoA/s640/blogger-image--1958525267.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKdgGdAU8DifG_MjPpqAWJ9HV_JTeboeCppeuG4o6Ee7WnQ1JfGREMRbo1F0GPAeDTjY3_ek_ZCayaY68N-O7fi3PeY7HWwO28cgpYAk5-GpXpkTTvEj3HdNRRqTehthCw7yvkzgp1PI/s640/blogger-image--206495716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKdgGdAU8DifG_MjPpqAWJ9HV_JTeboeCppeuG4o6Ee7WnQ1JfGREMRbo1F0GPAeDTjY3_ek_ZCayaY68N-O7fi3PeY7HWwO28cgpYAk5-GpXpkTTvEj3HdNRRqTehthCw7yvkzgp1PI/s640/blogger-image--206495716.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today - lunch with some very dear friends. These boys could not possibly get any cuter than they were today.</div>Miss Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07737678480507278124noreply@blogger.com0