Category Archives: P’s Tips

Carrot Slicing – Things P Has Learnt No.7

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

When Annie made that right nice Thai Carrot Curry the other day, I was asked to slice up the carrots. Have you seen the pictures of them? Have a butchers – they’ve got little grooves in them (CLICK ‘ERE LOVE)‎. … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon – Things P Has Learnt No.6

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

As you know, Annie has been cooking up a Thai storm (a ‘monsoon’ if you like) in the studio since she got back from her holidays, and in some of these recipes cinnamon is used. So imagine my surprise when … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding – Things P Has Learnt No.5

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

So I LOVE rice pudding. I’m not so keen on the tinned stuff, but will eat it if put in front of me. Annie suggested I should make one, as we had all the ingredients, and I would realise how … Continue reading →

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P’s Tips

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Petra has been a star whilst I’ve been away and I love her little tips that she was blogging here about. P is incredibly curious about many things, and her tips are exactly what she tells me, she is finding … Continue reading →

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Boiled Eggs – How do you like YOUR eggs in the morning?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Ooo errrr missus! Seriously though, how do you like them? Personally, I cannot abide a fried egg. A definate NO to them. But give me a scambled, poached or boiled egg, and I’m a happy girl. My house mate made … Continue reading →

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HMN HQ Awaits Leaders Return. YAY!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Our wonderful Annie flies back tomorrow! Yippee! And I think she will be raring to go… There are all sorts of plans being put together to get us un-cheffy people into the kitchen and happy as larry AND ideas and … Continue reading →

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Keep your fresh herbs fresh – Things P Has Learnt No.4

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

It IS number 4,  right? So you know I told you about keeping those salad leaves fresh by ‘refreshing’ them, well I have also learnt the best way to keep freshly cut herbs. I was under the impression someone had … Continue reading →

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Banana Cake Saves PA Shocker

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

There I was, stranded in an stormy ocean of paperwork. My chair, my boat. I thankfully managed to sail to the safety of the kitchen where a cup of English Breakfast was swiftly made and a slice of Olas banana … Continue reading →

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