There is something of a dearth of actual cooking in the meal plan this week owing to a couple of cultural interludes, a takeaway craving and a visit from my in laws. Still, I am trying to get back into the habit of a meal planning post so will write it up, such as it is.
We had an amazing meal at Purnell’s last week which I can’t wait to share with you so will try and get that done this week – aside from anything else, indulgence in a very interesting wine flight has insured that a couple more brain cells have gone west so if I leave it too long you won’t get much beyond “Yum”. Which, to be fair, is a reasonable summary in the absence of any other.
Meanwhile, this week –
Monday: We had a roast chicken dinner last night so we will be having roast chicken and stuffing wraps this evening with spiced wedges and salad.
Tuesday: Cultural interlude #1 – no, not fireworks but an NT Live showing of Danny Boyle’s “Frankenstein”. Sadly the cinema is located in something of a cultural desert so we may end up at Nando’s beforehand. (Keep it quiet but I quite like Nando’s….)
Wednesday: D out, me – currently craving poached egg on toast. As it is post WI there may be something indulgent for afters.
Thursday: Cultural interlude #2 – Alan Bennett’s “People” at the Leeds Grand. Likelihood of rushed pre-theatre beans on toast: high.
Friday: Himself is craving a proper fish and chip supper and, after denying him last week I cannot in all conscience do so again. I will be eschewing all but a handful of chips and weighing the fish in an attempt to stay on track.
Saturday: Finally some cooking! I bought D a copy of “The Silver Spoon” for his birthday which is a compendium of classic Italian cookery. Tonight he is planning to whip up a Risotto Milanese – we’ve already purchased the bone marrow which is quivering away pinkly in the fridge. Possible some nice antipasti beforehand.
Sunday: Unknown as yet but out somewhere with FIL and SIL.
Head over to Mrs M’s for more meal planning fun.
Do you know, I have never been to a Nandos?! I LOVE a wine flight though - I do not know why they are not more popular here. The bone marrow is making me feel queasy though so I'll log off....
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PS Made membrillo at the weekend and my inaugral parkin which I'm not at all sure will be a success
I am sure your Parkin will be fabulous - it's not a pretty bake but seriously scrummy. Oooh, I have a yen now...
DeleteDon't blame you re bone marrow - it's vile looking stuff. Am sure it will taste good...
Sounds like you have a great week planned x
ReplyDeleteIs membrillo made using quince?? If so, I have quince and know what I'm going to be doing with it!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Seren. Sounds like you have a fun week coming up. Enjoy it.
I'll let you know how 5:2 gets on but you seem to be doing well on WW and if it aint broke, dont fix it!!
Lesley xx
Yes, quince paste! Fabulous with cheese - I am v jealous of all quince related shenanigans since I have no idea where on earth I would get a quince round these 'ere parts...
DeleteI was very impressed that I managed to get some in a farm shop - and then they had them in Waitrose!
DeleteLesley - will email you a recipe. Do NOT attempt any recipe that says don't bother peeling and coring but instead push it all through a sieve: my arm still aches from this.
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