Why can't foodies be fashionistas?

• Swine Flu From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (110 days old)

  Today is the first day out of bed since Tuesday evening - yes, I have become a statistic and have succombed to swine flu. I don't think I have ever felt so ill in my life (thankfully, I am not sickly … more

• Blood, Pearls and Rubies From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (117 days old)

  Bought a big punnet of blackcurrants at a knock down price at the supermarket this morning. Was delighted until I got them home and remembered why these gorgeous berries, like teeny darkest purple pea… more

• Nostalgia and Jammy Buns From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (118 days old)

  Yesterday Amazon delivered Jane Brockets “Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer”, which is part cook book, part review of many classic children’s books and details how to make many of the treats featured in tho… more

• Not so perfect! From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (123 days old)

  Having not cooked for the last couple of weeks I was very tempted by a recipe that I found a couple of weeks ago for chicken baked with oranges, cinnamon and Moroccan spices. Sounded lovely, smelled d… more

• Some Wizard Jam From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (123 days old)

  The garden is full of raspberries, gooseberries and strawberries, and although the Sunday style mags tell me that I should be rustling up puddings and preserves galore, I find that real life intervene… more

• More Builders Bums From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (126 days old)

  Haven’t posted anything for the last couple of weeks due to having the builders in. No, this isn’t a euphemism, but has been a real life, traumatic event that has left me facing a couple of cheerful b… more

• Does Sherry Trifle Count? From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (138 days old)

  Three meals in the last week have consisted of just wine. No, tell a lie one also involved a handful of falafel and some salad cream. Anyway, this is not a good state of affairs, so I have decided to … more

• Weller, Weller, Weller, Oops From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (138 days old)

  Last week I posted a blog about Paul Weller and in it I mentioned Ade’s friend Tim. When I got home last Monday evening Ade told me that for some bizarre reason Tim had read the post. I am still blush… more

• Weller Weekend From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (145 days old)

  After a mad, crazy, busy week at work when food has been quick and easy – stir fries, pasta and home made burgers; I have had a lovely weekend. Ade’s old friend drove up from London for the weekend… more

• Remnants From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (152 days old)

  It's the final hours of our weeks leave; back to work tomorrow. Enjoying the last few rays of sunshine and leafing through the final sections of the paper. To say that I "cooked" tonight would be push… more

• Debauchery From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (152 days old)

  Scenes of devastation in the street, it's full of men clutching their heads in one hand and a shovel in the other (the urban beach seems to be taking a lot of clearing up). Everyone is wandering aroun… more

• Cheap Fun in Hull From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (153 days old)

  Today was our street party, looked forward to for so long by the citizens of Ella Street, Hull. By midday the healing tent was assembled, the junk band were warming up and the Mr Whippy van was brewin… more

• A Very English Anger From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (154 days old)

  As it was the final day of our week off Ade and I went out for lunch. Went to a very popular, trendy cafe bar to eat, chat and people watch. Waited for 40 minutes for our order which would have been u… more

• Satisfaction From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (154 days old)

  Got up early this morning to make some bread rolls. Taking hot bread out of the oven must be the most satisfying feeling in the world. And it's certainly the best smell. Ate the first one in the g… more

• Slug Scones From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (155 days old)

  Slug kebab was on the menu for the lovely Hugh Furry-Knittingwool on the telly last night. A free and ecological source of protein or unspeakable, slimey filth? Even boiling in vinegar couldn't get ri… more

• Crabs From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (157 days old)

  If you are ever lucky enough to find your self, as I was this morning, faced with a sign in the fishmonger that says “Crab – half price!” grab it and run home as fast as your legs will carry you. With… more

• Mustn't Grumble. From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (157 days old)

  This is a precious weeks annual leave and I am staring out of my dining room window at torrential rain; it's like something out of an overblown Hollywood disaster movie, my wonky gravel path has becom… more

• Supersizers Go ... Wrong From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (158 days old)

  Trapped by a freak downpour in the hell that is the McArthur Glen Shopping Centre in York – we only wanted a couple of bits and bobs from the discount Thornton’s Chocolate Cabin - we killed time in Pr… more

• Temptation From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (159 days old)

  It’s my lovely mother-in-laws birthday tomorrow. She, like me, has a very sweet tooth and an appreciation for baking, so I this evening I have donned my frilly pinny and in between marvelling at the y… more

• A Lazy Summer Chicken From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (159 days old)

  Breakfast was leisurely; Sunday papers, toast with home grown raspberry jam and a Nigel Slater concoction – melon, bacon and parsley salad which was utter perfection. Cold, sweet melon, deeply savoury… more

• Burlesque Night & Ballet Tights From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (251 days old)

  Compare and contrast – this afternoon I went to a matinee ballet performance; this evening I am going to a burlesque night. My tastes are nothing if not diverse. So, today hasn’t been much better t… more

• Diabolical From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (251 days old)

  I got up at 5.20 this morning and I took a batch of cheese scones out of the oven at 6.15. Desperately needed to cook something, to do something creative. I have spent more time at my desk this week t… more

• Pretty muddy. From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (257 days old)

  Making a real effort not to nibble on chocolate and bread today, which is what I usually do on Sundays when I’m not massively busy. Decided to make a meat free dinner tonight. Wanted something filling… more

• Sunday Dreaming From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (257 days old)

  When the sun comes out, as it did yesterday, a young woman’s fancy turns to the thought of frocks. So, off I went to buy myself a couple of cute, printed, spring time dresses with added va-va-voom. Th… more

• Not Dignified! From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (261 days old)

  Oh dear me. Went out with my friend last night for a bit of civilised dinner and a good catch up. A lovely time was had by all, especially me after four glasses of white wine. I normally stop at two, … more

• Risotto for Spring From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (263 days old)

  In order to celebrate the start of Spring (well, the sun came out for about seven minutes this afternoon and the verges are full of crocuses and snowdrops) I am making a risotto primavera this evening… more

• A 70s Childhood Memory and Other Horrors From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (264 days old)

  Super Chef, Heston Blumenthal has a new series on the TV this week so he has been all over the papers this weekend. I was reading yesterday that he has a soft spot for butterscotch Angel Delight, whic… more

• Surf and Turf From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (264 days old)

  A strange weekend. I have felt suspended, have no energy and feel as if I have been waiting for something to happen. Have even been too lethargic to do much cooking. Yesterday went to Cayton Bay so… more

• Master Chef From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (267 days old)

  Watching the final of “Master Chef”. I am suffering from serious food envy. The finalists are all so talented and creative – I don’t know how the shouty judges can possibly choose between them. I … more

• Green, Lemon & Rose From Lisaakyb in Why can't foodies be fashionistas? (267 days old)

  Needed something quick, easy and healthy tonight. Oh, and something that I had the ingredients in the fridge for, which decreased the options dramatically. Found a recipe in “Olive” magazine that I… more

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