Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Slow Cooker Sunday: Lentil and Sausage Casserole 25 Nov 2012
Here is my offering for Slow Cooker Sunday, where we come together to share our favourite recipes. This recipe came from one of my new Recipe Books, ‘The Slow Cook Book’ by Heather Whinney. I really like it because each recipe has instructions for using in a slow cooker but if you don’t have one…
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How many birthday parties?
Now that Madame has started school, I’m finding that the number of Birthday invitations is rapidly increasing. According to my calculations, with 60 children in Reception there is a likelihood that she could have a party a week to go to! That’s a lot of presents, cards and gift wrap. Realistically, how many parties do…
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Slow Cooker Sunday: Chinese Style Pork and Noodle (18/11/12)
I have a small confession to make. This was originally supposed to be Chinese Style ‘Beef’ and Noodles but for some strange reason I bought pork. However, I had a quick look at the ingredients Spring Onion, Ginger and 5-spice and thought it might work with Pork and it did. The picture really doesn’t do…
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Win a Chocolate Making Experience (Value £50)
Did someone say chocolate? Now that I have your attention. Some may call me a freak but I don’t eat a lot of chocolate but I know a lot of you do. So I thought you may like a chance to spend the day at a Chocolate Workshop making and eating chocolate with a Chocolatier. …
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Slow Cooker Sunday: ORANGE & LEMON-BRAISED LAMB SHANKS (Guest Post)
This week I have a special treat for you, someone who can really cook. It’s none other than Keith, from Reluctant Housedad famous for his Thrice-Cooked Chips. I only cook mine once and they come out of a bag. I had to rein him in a bit as he has a penchant for things that…
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