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Chunky Chips

September 18, 2014 Natasha 1 Comment

Chunky chips, exactly as God intended - par-boiled and twice fried.  These are a world away from limp, greasy chips that sometimes appear under the same name. These aren't skinny French fries, known as 'frites' in my house.  (Does it help that the fat chip is a healthier … [Read more...]

Sides chips, potato

Raspberry Curd

September 15, 2014 Natasha 1 Comment

Fresh raspberries don't travel well - which makes them an expensive fruit.  I look at those plastic boxes of single layer fruit in the supermarket and wince.  Rarely buy.  They do, however, freeze fantastically and the bags of frozen berries are so much cheaper.  When I'm making … [Read more...]

Pantry fruit, preserve, Raspberry

Cottage Pie

September 11, 2014 Natasha 2 Comments

'Cottage Garden Pie' is the name I choose to give this dish, but my children call it 'bottom-of-the-fridge Cottage Pie' simply because I tend to use up all the lonely vegetables I have sitting there.  It's even not unheard of, if I particularly want to stretch the meat and feed … [Read more...]

Suppers beef, comfort food, mashed potato

Lemon Meringue Pie

September 8, 2014 Natasha 13 Comments

This weekend was all about family - and food.  We had a big get-together. Nigel and I loved watching our five meeting up with their third cousins.  That's kind of special, isn't it? It begins with my Grandma 'Dowton' who, during the Second World War, took in the two children … [Read more...]

Desserts Dessert, Lemon, Pastry

Welsh Rabbit

September 4, 2014 Natasha 19 Comments

New blog.  New camera.  First post. It seemed difficult to decide what to begin with - and then the weather turned 'autumnal' and I do like my warm jet streams ..! So, comfort food.  Obvious.  I've been eating Welsh Rabbit all my life.  Perfect for breakfast, brunch, … [Read more...]

light meals cheese, comfort food, on toast, Rarebit, Welsh Rabbit

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Natasha Oakley

One time actress, RITA nominated and internationally published author, mum of five, coffee addict and accidental food blogger.

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