A trip to a French market in Saint-Cloud (western suburbs of Paris)

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on December 4, 2011 · 12 Comments 

Happy anniversary to me 🙂 As you read this on a Sunday morning, my husband and I will be driving to Bray in Berkshire to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. I originally never wanted to show pictures of what I or my husband looked like but it seems silly not to since I keep writing … Continue reading →

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Veg-tastic dinner: Risotto verde

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on October 4, 2011 · 11 Comments 

Veg-tastic dinner: Risotto verde There’s a cheap and cheerful Italian restaurant chain near my work and every time I’m there, I order the same dish time and time again, and it’s not pizza or pasta! Instead, it’s their light, creamy and packed with lots of vegetables risotto verde. Last weekend, I decided to try and … Continue reading →

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Nothing beats home-grown. Anyone have any apple-based recipe ideas to share?

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on August 16, 2011 · 14 Comments 

Even though I love living in the country, there are some days, like today, when the long commute in and out of London wears me down. That was until I finally got home and was reminded of  this  … a food parcel from my brother-in-law which he brought over on Sunday. None of my husband’s … Continue reading →

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