Bryony

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Lincolnshire, Family, Lifestyle Blogger on Instagram: "Parenthood: the art of doing everything several times."

yourblendedfamily on April 21, 2026: "Parenthood: the art of doing everything several times.".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Vanilla Sponge with Berry Compote & Creamy Buttercream 🍓✨ A soft, fluffy vanilla sponge layered with a glossy berry filling and finished with smooth, creamy buttercream! INGREDIENTS - Sponge • 200g unsalted butter, softened • 200g caster sugar • 4 medium eggs • 200g self-raising flour • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp milk Berry Compote • 250g raspberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen) • 60g sugar • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp cornflour + 1 tbsp cold water Buttercream • 250g unsalted butter, very soft • 500g icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2–3 tbsp milk METHOD - 1. Sponge: Preheat oven to 170°C (fan). Line two 8-inch tins. Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gently fold in flour, then add vanilla and milk. Divide between tins and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely. 2. Berry Compote: Heat berries, sugar and lemon juice until bubbling. Stir in cornflour mixture and cook until thick and glossy. Leave to cool fully - it should be thick and spreadable. 3. Buttercream: Beat butter for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add icing sugar gradually, mixing well. Add vanilla and milk until smooth and spreadable. 4. Assembly: • Place one sponge on your board. • Pipe/spoon on a buttercream dam around the edge (this stops the filling leaking). • Spoon the berry compote into the centre. • Add the second sponge on top. • Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes. • Finish with a thicker layer of buttercream. • Decorate with piped flowers in soft pinks and white 🌸"

bryonyannie on April 19, 2026: "Vanilla Sponge with Berry Compote & Creamy Buttercream 🍓✨ A soft, fluffy vanilla sponge layered with a glossy berry filling and finished with smooth, creamy buttercream! INGREDIENTS - Sponge • 200g unsalted butter, softened • 200g caster sugar • 4 medium eggs • 200g self-raising flour • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp milk Berry Compote • 250g raspberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen) • 60g sugar • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp cornflour + 1 tbsp cold water Buttercream • 250g unsalted butter, very soft • 500g icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2–3 tbsp milk METHOD - 1. Sponge: Preheat oven to 170°C (fan). Line two 8-inch tins. Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gently fold in flour, then add vanilla and milk. Divide between tins and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely. 2. Berry Compote: Heat berries, sugar and lemon juice until bubbling. Stir in cornflour mixture and cook until thick and glossy. Leave to cool fully - it should be thick and spreadable. 3. Buttercream: Beat butter for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add icing sugar gradually, mixing well. Add vanilla and milk until smooth and spreadable. 4. Assembly: • Place one sponge on your board. • Pipe/spoon on a buttercream dam around the edge (this stops the filling leaking). • Spoon the berry compote into the centre. • Add the second sponge on top. • Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes. • Finish with a thicker layer of buttercream. • Decorate with piped flowers in soft pinks and white 🌸".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Two weeks of Easter halfterm stitched together in crumbs, colour and chaos - woodland egg hunts, afternoon tea treats, baking-and-decorating marathons (from many chocolate nest eggs to cupcakes to biscuits) sensory play explosions, McDonald’s fuel stops, cinema session, Lego kingdoms, mocktails, milkshakes, Easter crafts and imaginative play. A whole season of small joys with the kids - threaded, of course, with the meltdowns and parenthood moments that remind me not every part of motherhood is pretty or poetic and that's part of the story too."

bryonyannie on April 16, 2026: "Two weeks of Easter halfterm stitched together in crumbs, colour and chaos - woodland egg hunts, afternoon tea treats, baking-and-decorating marathons (from many chocolate nest eggs to cupcakes to biscuits) sensory play explosions, McDonald’s fuel stops, cinema session, Lego kingdoms, mocktails, milkshakes, Easter crafts and imaginative play. A whole season of small joys with the kids - threaded, of course, with the meltdowns and parenthood moments that remind me not every part of motherhood is pretty or poetic and that's part of the story too.".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Spring has fully arrived at Rand Farm Park, Lincolnshire, and the barns are alive with the rhythm of lambing season and new life! 🌸 Heat lamps glow over fresh straw, ewes settle into their pens and newborn lambs take their first shaky steps within minutes of entering the world. Visitors can watch the whole process - from bonding and feeding to the careful checks the team carry out to make sure every lamb is warm, dry, and thriving. The air was a mix of soft bleats, warm hay and that unmistakable early‑spring light pouring through the barn roof. After a long winter, the whole farm feels like it’s waking up again, full of new life and new energy. You can fuel up at the cafe too! 📌 Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ What you’ll see this season: • Ride the heights of their Skyrider • Practice your aim at archery • Take a tractor ride • Play silos, go-karts, fun golf and more outdoor play! • Indoor play areas with slides and balls you can target at people! • Indoor lambing – as a lowland Lincolnshire farm, Rand lambs earlier in warm, straw‑lined barns • Heat lamps glowing to keep newborns warm in their first hours • Newborn lambs taking their first steps within minutes of birth - there was a live birth when we were there! • Bottle‑fed lambs getting extra care from the farm team plus you can take part in feeding them too • Live demonstrations and explanations from staff throughout the day - like being able to hold the guinea pigs and bunnies The Farm has a huge variety of residents! Whether they are in the Big Barn, the outdoor paddocks, or the "small furry" section, here is a list of the animals you can meet: ​The Big Barn • ​Sheep & Lambs: Seasonal newborns + the famous Swiss Valais Blacknose. • ​Goats: Anglo Nubians, Pygmies and Golden Guernseys. • ​Cows: Jersey and shaggy Highland cows. • ​Pigs: Friendly residents and seasonal piglets. ​Field Friends • ​Donkeys & Ponies: Look for Charlie the donkey and Billy the pony. • ​Alpacas: The curious paddock residents. Small & Fuzzy • ​Poultry: Freshly hatched chicks, chickens and ducks. • ​Small Furries: Cuddly rabbits and guinea pigs. A lovely, educational day out to entertain the family!"

bryonyannie on April 14, 2026: "Spring has fully arrived at Rand Farm Park, Lincolnshire, and the barns are alive with the rhythm of lambing season and new life! 🌸 Heat lamps glow over fresh straw, ewes settle into their pens and newborn lambs take their first shaky steps within minutes of entering the world. Visitors can watch the whole process - from bonding and feeding to the careful checks the team carry out to make sure every lamb is warm, dry, and thriving. The air was a mix of soft bleats, warm hay and that unmistakable early‑spring light pouring through the barn roof. After a long winter, the whole farm feels like it’s waking up again, full of new life and new energy. You can fuel up at the cafe too! 📌 Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ What you’ll see this season: • Ride the heights of their Skyrider • Practice your aim at archery • Take a tractor ride • Play silos, go-karts, fun golf and more outdoor play! • Indoor play areas with slides and balls you can target at people! • Indoor lambing – as a lowland Lincolnshire farm, Rand lambs earlier in warm, straw‑lined barns • Heat lamps glowing to keep newborns warm in their first hours • Newborn lambs taking their first steps within minutes of birth - there was a live birth when we were there! • Bottle‑fed lambs getting extra care from the farm team plus you can take part in feeding them too • Live demonstrations and explanations from staff throughout the day - like being able to hold the guinea pigs and bunnies The Farm has a huge variety of residents! Whether they are in the Big Barn, the outdoor paddocks, or the "small furry" section, here is a list of the animals you can meet: ​The Big Barn • ​Sheep & Lambs: Seasonal newborns + the famous Swiss Valais Blacknose. • ​Goats: Anglo Nubians, Pygmies and Golden Guernseys. • ​Cows: Jersey and shaggy Highland cows. • ​Pigs: Friendly residents and seasonal piglets. ​Field Friends • ​Donkeys & Ponies: Look for Charlie the donkey and Billy the pony. • ​Alpacas: The curious paddock residents. Small & Fuzzy • ​Poultry: Freshly hatched chicks, chickens and ducks. • ​Small Furries: Cuddly rabbits and guinea pigs. A lovely, educational day out to entertain the family!".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "London in full swing 🇬🇧 Wandering the city and it's like stepping into a film - red phone boxes glowing at night, buses streaking past in long exposures, the Thames throwing back every colour the skyline could manage. Even the side streets had their own personality: graffiti walls, hidden alleys, little pockets of chaos and charm that make the city alive. London spans over 607 square miles and is made up of 32 boroughs, each with its own character, pace and identity. You can drift from King’s Cross into the British Library and ended up losing track of time in their hybrid library‑museum world - the kind of place where you go in for a breather and come out feeling like you’ve walked through a century. Proper country‑girl‑in‑the‑city moment, wandering around. Inside the British Library’s hybrid library‑museum space: • A full book‑museum vibe tucked inside a working national library • Artist books displayed like sculptures • A historic printing press set up like it’s ready to run again • Book‑themed installations and creative benches • Cultural exhibits that feel like tiny worlds of their own • Shelves of rare manuscripts and archives you can feel humming with history Then it was straight back into the rhythm again. King’s Cross itself is a whole experience – the rush of people, the architecture, the constant movement. Trains pulling in and out, the roof catching the light, the whole place buzzing like it’s the city’s heartbeat. King’s Cross energy: • Platforms humming with commuters, tourists, and people in a hurry to be somewhere • That huge arched roof turning the station into a cathedral of steel and light • Carriages with countryside views sliding past like paintings And somewhere between the river, the bridges and the people you can see the London Eye! Definitely not a sight you can miss and a reminder that the city has layers and if you’re not paying attention you’ll miss them. Nights spilled into neon, reflections on wet pavements, the city switching on as the sun dipped. Days stitched together in shutter clicks – sights, stations, night energy, and all the in‑between moments that make London feel like it’s always in motion."

bryonyannie on February 11, 2026: "London in full swing 🇬🇧 Wandering the city and it's like stepping into a film - red phone boxes glowing at night, buses streaking past in long exposures, the Thames throwing back every colour the skyline could manage. Even the side streets had their own personality: graffiti walls, hidden alleys, little pockets of chaos and charm that make the city alive. London spans over 607 square miles and is made up of 32 boroughs, each with its own character, pace and identity. You can drift from King’s Cross into the British Library and ended up losing track of time in their hybrid library‑museum world - the kind of place where you go in for a breather and come out feeling like you’ve walked through a century. Proper country‑girl‑in‑the‑city moment, wandering around. Inside the British Library’s hybrid library‑museum space: • A full book‑museum vibe tucked inside a working national library • Artist books displayed like sculptures • A historic printing press set up like it’s ready to run again • Book‑themed installations and creative benches • Cultural exhibits that feel like tiny worlds of their own • Shelves of rare manuscripts and archives you can feel humming with history Then it was straight back into the rhythm again. King’s Cross itself is a whole experience – the rush of people, the architecture, the constant movement. Trains pulling in and out, the roof catching the light, the whole place buzzing like it’s the city’s heartbeat. King’s Cross energy: • Platforms humming with commuters, tourists, and people in a hurry to be somewhere • That huge arched roof turning the station into a cathedral of steel and light • Carriages with countryside views sliding past like paintings And somewhere between the river, the bridges and the people you can see the London Eye! Definitely not a sight you can miss and a reminder that the city has layers and if you’re not paying attention you’ll miss them. Nights spilled into neon, reflections on wet pavements, the city switching on as the sun dipped. Days stitched together in shutter clicks – sights, stations, night energy, and all the in‑between moments that make London feel like it’s always in motion.".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Walking into The Savoy feels like stepping straight into London’s most glamorous time capsule. It’s been here since 1889, dreamed up by theatre producer Richard D’Oyly Carte, who decided the city needed a hotel as dramatic as his operas and he wasn’t wrong. From the glowing green sign outside to the marble columns and gold detailing inside, everything feels like it’s been designed to make you slow down and soak it all in. A few things learned while I was there: • Opened in 1889 – the first luxury hotel of its kind in Britain • The first hotel with electric lights and lifts - very high-tech for Victorian London • A favourite of Monet, Churchill, Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe - the guest list is basically a history book • A mix of Edwardian, Art Deco and theatrical design - every corner feels like a film set • Not photographed here but it's home to the iconic red lift - glossy, jewel-toned, and straight out of a Wes Anderson scene. One of the original lifts, kept beautifully preserved. • The Beaufort Bar sits on the old cabaret stage - it used to host performances! The photos don’t even cover half of it. The glowing chandeliers, the stained-glass dome, the palm trees tucked between marble columns, the wrought iron marked “1889,” the moody red-lit bar with its cheeky cocktail menu, the seasonal displays, the branded butter, the immaculate breakfast tables… Every space feels like it’s been styled with intention. Even the slippers have that signature Savoy green trim! Breakfast was its own little adventure. I tried chia seeds for the first time - gave them a fair chance but absolutely not for me. However, the egg white omelette more than made up for it - so yummy! Light, delicate, topped with microgreens… The kind of dish that looks like it’s been plated with tweezers and tastes even better than it looks. 📌 The Savoy Hotel, Strand, London, WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom It sits right on the Strand, with its private road Savoy Court leading up to that iconic green sign. Perfectly placed between Covent Garden, the Thames and the West End. The whole place has this mix of history, theatre and quiet luxury that just wraps around you. It’s iconic for a reason."

bryonyannie on February 10, 2026: "Walking into The Savoy feels like stepping straight into London’s most glamorous time capsule. It’s been here since 1889, dreamed up by theatre producer Richard D’Oyly Carte, who decided the city needed a hotel as dramatic as his operas and he wasn’t wrong. From the glowing green sign outside to the marble columns and gold detailing inside, everything feels like it’s been designed to make you slow down and soak it all in. A few things learned while I was there: • Opened in 1889 – the first luxury hotel of its kind in Britain • The first hotel with electric lights and lifts - very high-tech for Victorian London • A favourite of Monet, Churchill, Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe - the guest list is basically a history book • A mix of Edwardian, Art Deco and theatrical design - every corner feels like a film set • Not photographed here but it's home to the iconic red lift - glossy, jewel-toned, and straight out of a Wes Anderson scene. One of the original lifts, kept beautifully preserved. • The Beaufort Bar sits on the old cabaret stage - it used to host performances! The photos don’t even cover half of it. The glowing chandeliers, the stained-glass dome, the palm trees tucked between marble columns, the wrought iron marked “1889,” the moody red-lit bar with its cheeky cocktail menu, the seasonal displays, the branded butter, the immaculate breakfast tables… Every space feels like it’s been styled with intention. Even the slippers have that signature Savoy green trim! Breakfast was its own little adventure. I tried chia seeds for the first time - gave them a fair chance but absolutely not for me. However, the egg white omelette more than made up for it - so yummy! Light, delicate, topped with microgreens… The kind of dish that looks like it’s been plated with tweezers and tastes even better than it looks. 📌 The Savoy Hotel, Strand, London, WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom It sits right on the Strand, with its private road Savoy Court leading up to that iconic green sign. Perfectly placed between Covent Garden, the Thames and the West End. The whole place has this mix of history, theatre and quiet luxury that just wraps around you. It’s iconic for a reason.".

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Lincolnshire, Family, Lifestyle Blogger on Instagram: "Some days you’re conquering the world before lunch - juggling kids, cooking, clearing, and keeping the whole show moving. Other days the only adventure you’ve got in you is a blanket fort, a shared pizza and a film everyone can agree on. Both versions count. Both versions are real. And somewhere in the middle is the reminder we all forget: self‑care isn’t just bubble baths or productivity hacks. Sometimes it’s getting things done, sometimes it’s letting everything slide. Busy can be care. Lazy can be care. Showing up as you are is enough 🖤"

yourblendedfamily on January 31, 2026: "Some days you’re conquering the world before lunch - juggling kids, cooking, clearing, and keeping the whole show moving. Other days the only adventure you’ve got in you is a blanket fort, a shared pizza and a film everyone can agree on. Both versions count. Both versions are real. And somewhere in the middle is the reminder we all forget: self‑care isn’t just bubble baths or productivity hacks. Sometimes it’s getting things done, sometimes it’s letting everything slide. Busy can be care. Lazy can be care. Showing up as you are is enough 🖤".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "​Tucked away in London, 58th Street is a fully immersive 1930s supper-club experience - the kind of place where you step through the door and the modern world just dissolves. Behind the unassuming entrance in Peckham, you are transported to the height of the Jazz Age. Think velvet, chandeliers, jazz drifting through the room and performers slipping between tables like you’ve wandered into a film set. ​The Story: It is based on the true story of Belle Livingstone, a legendary Jazz Age socialite and "Queen of the Speakeasies" who ran the original 58th Street Country Club in Manhattan. ​The Location: 133 Rye Lane/Copeland Park, SE15 ​The night runs like a true vintage dinner club: • ​Live jazz musicians: The 58th Street Stompers provide a high-energy soundtrack. • ​Cabaret-style acts and dancers: Performers move through the crowd, making the room feel alive. • ​Storytelling threaded through the evening: Based on the life of "Speakeasy Queen" Belle Livingstone. • ​Champagne poured with enthusiasm: The drinks flow as freely as the music. • ​A six course tasting menu: Carefully timed to be served between the theatrical performances. ​A Culinary Performance ​The food is honestly exquisite - fine dining wrapped in theatre and glamour. The menu is designed to reflect the decadence of Park Avenue, featuring: • ​The Seafood Course: A mix of oysters, seafood cocktails, and seared fish. (While the oysters are a "love it or hate it" rite of passage, they are as fresh as it gets!) • ​The Caviar: Served on a tiny warm pancake (blini), offering a perfect, salty-sweet introduction to high-end dining. • ​The Mains: Rich meat courses with decadent sauces poured tableside for that extra bit of flair. • ​The Finale: Desserts that look like artwork and are almost too pretty to eat - not photographed was a delicious orange sorbet! There was also a Night cap! ​A Night to Remember: ​This isn't just a meal; it's a 'whole night out.' By the time the final notes of jazz fade, the boundary between the audience and the 1930s has completely blurred. It remains one of London's most unique 'secret' spots for those looking to trade the 21st century for a bit of vintage mischief."

bryonyannie on January 30, 2026: "​Tucked away in London, 58th Street is a fully immersive 1930s supper-club experience - the kind of place where you step through the door and the modern world just dissolves. Behind the unassuming entrance in Peckham, you are transported to the height of the Jazz Age. Think velvet, chandeliers, jazz drifting through the room and performers slipping between tables like you’ve wandered into a film set. ​The Story: It is based on the true story of Belle Livingstone, a legendary Jazz Age socialite and "Queen of the Speakeasies" who ran the original 58th Street Country Club in Manhattan. ​The Location: 133 Rye Lane/Copeland Park, SE15 ​The night runs like a true vintage dinner club: • ​Live jazz musicians: The 58th Street Stompers provide a high-energy soundtrack. • ​Cabaret-style acts and dancers: Performers move through the crowd, making the room feel alive. • ​Storytelling threaded through the evening: Based on the life of "Speakeasy Queen" Belle Livingstone. • ​Champagne poured with enthusiasm: The drinks flow as freely as the music. • ​A six course tasting menu: Carefully timed to be served between the theatrical performances. ​A Culinary Performance ​The food is honestly exquisite - fine dining wrapped in theatre and glamour. The menu is designed to reflect the decadence of Park Avenue, featuring: • ​The Seafood Course: A mix of oysters, seafood cocktails, and seared fish. (While the oysters are a "love it or hate it" rite of passage, they are as fresh as it gets!) • ​The Caviar: Served on a tiny warm pancake (blini), offering a perfect, salty-sweet introduction to high-end dining. • ​The Mains: Rich meat courses with decadent sauces poured tableside for that extra bit of flair. • ​The Finale: Desserts that look like artwork and are almost too pretty to eat - not photographed was a delicious orange sorbet! There was also a Night cap! ​A Night to Remember: ​This isn't just a meal; it's a 'whole night out.' By the time the final notes of jazz fade, the boundary between the audience and the 1930s has completely blurred. It remains one of London's most unique 'secret' spots for those looking to trade the 21st century for a bit of vintage mischief.".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "15 creates and bakes! I enjoy cooking and trying various ways of getting those nutrients in for the kids. Here are 10 creates and 5 bakes: 1. I used leftover turkey and pork which I made into fajitas, I also roasted pumpkin and tofu. For these fajitas I use tinned tomatoes, tomato purée and blended in pepper, radish, onion, kale and used seasoning 2. Cheese and rice stuffed peppers, teriyaki sea bass, lightly dusted yellow fin sole and tempura cod 3. I enjoy making homemade burgers as I can add whatever I want to it and I try various things - these burgers are turkey mince, black beans, egg, kale, spring onion and stuffed with mozzarella 4. Chicken fajita style one pan dish (all the veg added) with 'cheat' grains and avocado 5. Cajun chicken thighs (blended veg in) with packet couscous and I felt snacky so bought tempura prawns with sweet chilli dip. 6. BBQ Chicken drumsticks, corn on the cob, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. 7. Cottage Pie - one of my favourite things to blend in vegetables as it just hides in there! I use boiled bones off a chicken to make the stock too and I then make batches of it to put in the freezer as it freezes well for another day. 8. Pork noodles - packet stir fry veg (I added onion and pepper extra) chow mein sauce, pork already presliced and seasoned (because sometimes its good to just chuck it all in without effort) there is also duck Bao buns 9. Chicken sausages, frozen veg (easy) and potatoes and parsnips with lashings of gravy 10. Same with the burgers I also make meatballs - these meatballs were beef, onion and egg with a homemade tomato sauce which I used tinned tomatoes, seasoning, onion, courgette and peppers. There is also wholewheat spaghetti and pre-made garlic bread 11. Apple crumble - comfort food especially during winter 12. HUGE brownie - my son and I felt like something sweet so made a brownie and doubled the recipe. It used 4 eggs, flour, sugar (all the usual ingredients) chocolate melted and mixed in, cadbury chocolate chopped and threw inside and finished with white chocolate sprinkles 13. Biscoff pastry pies - was an experiment 14. Seasonal ginger biscuits 15. Biscoff caramel cheesecake, so good!"

bryonyannie on January 27, 2026: "15 creates and bakes! I enjoy cooking and trying various ways of getting those nutrients in for the kids. Here are 10 creates and 5 bakes: 1. I used leftover turkey and pork which I made into fajitas, I also roasted pumpkin and tofu. For these fajitas I use tinned tomatoes, tomato purée and blended in pepper, radish, onion, kale and used seasoning 2. Cheese and rice stuffed peppers, teriyaki sea bass, lightly dusted yellow fin sole and tempura cod 3. I enjoy making homemade burgers as I can add whatever I want to it and I try various things - these burgers are turkey mince, black beans, egg, kale, spring onion and stuffed with mozzarella 4. Chicken fajita style one pan dish (all the veg added) with 'cheat' grains and avocado 5. Cajun chicken thighs (blended veg in) with packet couscous and I felt snacky so bought tempura prawns with sweet chilli dip. 6. BBQ Chicken drumsticks, corn on the cob, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. 7. Cottage Pie - one of my favourite things to blend in vegetables as it just hides in there! I use boiled bones off a chicken to make the stock too and I then make batches of it to put in the freezer as it freezes well for another day. 8. Pork noodles - packet stir fry veg (I added onion and pepper extra) chow mein sauce, pork already presliced and seasoned (because sometimes its good to just chuck it all in without effort) there is also duck Bao buns 9. Chicken sausages, frozen veg (easy) and potatoes and parsnips with lashings of gravy 10. Same with the burgers I also make meatballs - these meatballs were beef, onion and egg with a homemade tomato sauce which I used tinned tomatoes, seasoning, onion, courgette and peppers. There is also wholewheat spaghetti and pre-made garlic bread 11. Apple crumble - comfort food especially during winter 12. HUGE brownie - my son and I felt like something sweet so made a brownie and doubled the recipe. It used 4 eggs, flour, sugar (all the usual ingredients) chocolate melted and mixed in, cadbury chocolate chopped and threw inside and finished with white chocolate sprinkles 13. Biscoff pastry pies - was an experiment 14. Seasonal ginger biscuits 15. Biscoff caramel cheesecake, so good!".

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