Sainsbury's Christmas chutney was down to 18p a jar the other day.

I tried some in a Red Leicester sandwich and it was ok, probably a bit sweet for me, but it won't be wasted. It contains apples and pears and a spoonful will go nicely in a stew or a curry.

My mother would put crushed ASPIRIN in a teaspoon of strawberry jam when we were kids.
It was still horrible.

leek based bubble and squeak.

Ooh yes, with a poached or fried egg on top.

Tonight J is cooking and it's cod loin with a parsley, lemon zest and breadcrumb crust, probably served with baby potatoes and salad.

Brown sugar and stewed APPLE on porridge

It's pub night tonight, although we will be home by 8 because there's a noisy quiz tonight.

I have taken a portion of chilli out of the freezer and the rice is soaking.
10 minute dinner when we get in.

Fresh mint in a mojito, so white RUM

I fancied a pot roast this weekend so I went to the farm shop for some brisket. None to be had. The head butcher there is a very helpful and knowledgeable woman. I suggested a piece of silverside instead but she said it's too lean for pot roasting and would be tough. She indicated another cut which ...

What happened to my cucumber?

Sea trout with CUCUMBER salad

Good morning It was 9 Deg in the house when I got up to make tea this morning :shock: It isn't now. Leicester Tigers have a home match at 8pm tonight. Rather him than me. He's going with his fellow season ticket holder. His pal's wife is coming here for something to eat and a film. Much more sensibl...

Sponge cake with STRAWBERRIES

I was worried it would be too rich for our peasant taste but it was surprisingly nice.
I served it with plain rice which went well. Would have been better with a green salad on the side.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ven ... stroganoff

I have venison meatballs in the freezer so think I'll have a bash at this.

Mashed parsnips with HORSERADISH

There used to be a specialist cheese shop in Derby and we were regulars there. I always bought half a baby stilton at Christmas, cut round the equator not the meridian. His storage instructions were precise Keep it in a cool place, preferably not the fridge Butter (it must be butter) some greaseproo...

Rocket and WATERCRESS salad

We have been eating lots of fish and seafood lately so tonight is shin of beef casserole with roast potatoes and parsnip and a cauliflower cheese.

And a couple of glasses of red no doubt

A simple dinner of sea bass with garden potatoes and (sorry...) asparagus.
Lovely.

Spinach and POTATOES in a saag aloo.