Q. What do you call cheese that's not yours?

I forgot how much I like this book. I have a love/cringe relationship with Nigella. Watching her on TV is a constant roller coaster of "Mmmmm yes I'd like to eat all of that please" and "No. Nigella. Please. Don't... What..? Did she just...? Noooooo!".

But the lady loves her food and she's not fussy about what she eats or how she eats it. Feast is a fantastic collection of recipes for all occasions from Christmas and Valentines Day to Eid and Rosh Hashanah to weddings and funerals. It's interesting and accessible which I like very much.


Dr W and I had friends round for supper last night which was very nice indeed. No pictures I'm afraid as we were too busy eating. Needed something quick and veggie so...

Cheesy Salsa Nachos- layer tortilla chips with cheese and a little salsa then bake at 200°C until melty and crispy.

Pepper & Red Onion Fajitas with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, salad and messy fingers- cook the veg with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic and a little passata until soft then let everyone make their own fajita fun.

Nigella's Chocohotopots with orange. Wow. Intense. Warm, rich, chocolaty tastiness.

Whisk together 150g caster sugar, 2 eggs and 3 tablespoons of plain flour. Melt 125g butter with 125g dark chocolate and mix with the sugar, eggs and flour. Fold in 100g broken chocolate pieces and the zest and juice of half an orange. Pour into four buttered pots and bake at 180°C for no more than 20mins. Aim for cracked on top and gooey underneath.


Lovely sunny day in the Somerset Riviera today but I am in my Pjs on the sofa feeling achy and sore throaty. Again. Rubbish. Roll on summer please. 

But a sausage sandwich, a cup of tea and a bunch of daffodils have improved things muchly.

Enjoy the simple things.

A. Nacho Cheese!