Milan We started our grand tour in Milan where the weather wasn't great to start our week. The main sight to see in Milan has to be the huge and ornate Duomo and the Galleria next to it is really pretty too. There were a few street sellers in the square and one guy tried … Continue reading Italia!
Leftovers is what I want!
08/06/2015: Carrot and cauliflower salad similar here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/carrot-cauliflower-salad For some reason we seem to have ended up with LOADS of carrots so we were looking for a recipe that really showcased the carrot in all its glory! This one seemed like a good option and although we used short thick ribbons of carrot, you could easily … Continue reading Leftovers is what I want!
Holy Smoke!
01/06/2015: Summer chickpea salad - Jamie Oliver http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/summer-chickpea-salad/#tESiOcqhROz58VOf.97 I can't fault how easy this salad was to make. Grab all the ingredients and just chuck into a massive bowl! Definitely a future lunch option. You can't go wrong with chickpeas, olives, and feta. A yummy, quick, and healthy dinner, perfect for a Monday night. 02/06/2015: … Continue reading Holy Smoke!
The week we got engaged!
25/05/2015: Spaghetti with squid ink sauce and prawns - own recipe Tonight we decided to use this sauce packet that we picked up from MUJI in Japan (who, by the way, should totally sell their food here?! Am I right?!?!?) I LOVE squid ink sauce so this was a no-brainer. I coupled the squid ink … Continue reading The week we got engaged!
20 Weeks Done!
At the end of this week we had my parents over to stay and they brought us these lovely yellow roses! What a lovely colour to brighten up our kitchen ready for the summer! 18/05/2015 Lizi: Hiroshimayaki - Abeno, Holborn http://www.abeno.co.uk/ I met a friend for dinner tonight who is the friend I was visiting … Continue reading 20 Weeks Done!
Summer is coming!
11/05/2015: Mac n Cheese Mark had Kraft Mac & Cheese which is AWFUL...AWFUL so I made my own because I Just. Couldn't. Eat it. I don't use a recipe for this as I just make it up every time. Just make a white sauce with some flour, butter and milk, add a LOT of cheese and … Continue reading Summer is coming!
Mark’s week while Lizi’s in Philly
05/05/2015: The Spaniard Pizza - The Garden Shed, Wimbledon http://www.thegardenshedpub.com/ I was down at the local pub with my fried Alex while Lizi was spending her first night in the States. This pub re-opened last year and specialised in freshly baked pizzas. Unfortunately the menu has been reduced in recent months and other pub food has … Continue reading Mark’s week while Lizi’s in Philly
Lizi’s birthday and DC/Philly trip
05/05/2015: Ben's Original Chili Half Smoke - Ben's Chili Bowl, Washington DC http://benschilibowl.com/ Today was my birthday and what better way to spend it than…on a plane to DC!? Thankfully my colleagues had organised a birthday meal for me at Ben's Chili Bowl. Guys...Obama has eaten at Ben's Chili Bowl. #justsaying. I went for their signature … Continue reading Lizi’s birthday and DC/Philly trip
Happy Birthday Mark!
29/04/2015 Lizi: Beef gyu don buri - Noodle Foodle, Wimbledon http://www.noodlefoodle.co.uk/ Mark and I decided that tonight we'd have something that the other person had eaten already so I went for a beef gyudon. There's not much that can go wrong with this dish so it's pretty satisfying especially if you're quite hungry. Mark: Sausage … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mark!
Hamburg!
25/04/2015: Miso noodle soup with beef - Cha Cha, Hamburg http://www.eatchacha.com/ I was in Hamburg for a long weekend in order to run the marathon, and also a squeeze in a bit of relaxed sightseeing! Although Lizi wasn't coming with me I had a few friends to keep me company. This place was recommended by Stu as … Continue reading Hamburg!
A Year in Dinners 