Always thinking of the next meal...
As everyone knows, December is the busiest time of year. Christmas shopping needs to be done and after that the goodies need wrapping. One after the other Christmas party has to be attended and your “fat” clothes come out of hiding for the silly season. Between all these multitude of to-do lists and events, daily life activities has to carry on too. Cooking is definitely one of them.
Banks being bailed out, stock markets crashing (sort of) and world recession looming, what are we to do? Dear readers, stop stealing glances at that fabulous looking fillet steak at the meat counter. Look for other alternatives. No no, rib-eye steak is out! Try again. You’re getting warmer. Closer. Bingo! Mince is the way to go in these financially trying times and what’s more humble and comforting than a baked potato heaped with flavoursome beef? What I love about this recipe from BBC Good Food is that you can make a huge batch of mince and freeze it in portions, which is ideal for days you don’t feel like cooking.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present you another classic British sandwich you will find on just about every shop’s shelf on this small isle. It took me ages to get around to trying one, since the idea of eating cold sweet corn didn’t appeal to me in the least. Starving after hours on the road Neil grabbed a sandwich at a rest stop and I grudgingly shared it with him. What a surprise it was indeed and after that I’ve been preparing my own at home which tastes all the better.