Mimi Codd
-
Instant Pot Pilaf/Pilau Rice
This was the first recipe that I worked on perfecting for the Instant Pot, and it’s one of the ones I make the most. It’s also one that I can’t seem to commit the measurements of to memory. The recipe notebook I keep in my kitchen cupboard is getting quite splashed and stained, so I’m
-
The Year Of The Dog
Two days before Christmas we picked up our first dog. Our first real family pet; one that didn’t live in a tank and require little more than a few fish flakes and an occasional clean. We decided to call her Super Noodle (Noodle for short, Super Noodle being reserved for formal occasions). Our Noodle is
-
Lemon & Poppyseed Freezer Crinkle Biscuits
Make the dough ahead and freeze, ready to bake whenever needed.
-
The First 12 Days Of Christmas (And More)
It took a few years for me to commit to the detailed undertaking of a set of 12 embroidered felt ornaments for Christmas. The patterns were pricey, and the required materials made them more so. I decided that the project would be my treat to myself, and hopefully I would be able to complete them
-
Gold-Toned Bookmarks
For Christmas 2023 I made some bookmarks for our family and guests, as small gifts to put into Christmas Crackers. I like Christmas Crackers as a traditional bit of table dressing and fun at Christmas, but anyone who has ever bought a box would likely admit that even those advertised as ‘luxury’ crackers are filled
-
Toddler Patatas Bravas
A mild and easy to eat version of patatas bravas, made especially for babies and toddlers.