Meal Planning Monday

The I only went out for a couple of meals last week. Both were at the V&A! The first one I had Artichoke Bruschetta with Cucumber and Chickpea Salad and Beetroot and Radicchio Salad. Yummy and fresh.

I also went to Comptoir Libanais for lunch with my mum, we had a dips platter, falafel (which were huge), a halloumi manou'sha and some kibbeh. It was ok, the food wasn't as good as other Lebanese I have had but it was passable.

Next week, I'm meant to be going to the theatre on Monday, but the tube strike has put the end to that. Then next weekend I'm going to on a retreat in Tunbridge Wells. I'm really looking forward to some me time.

Monday
Soup with Bread
Sausage and Bean Pie with Salad

Tuesday
Carrot, Spinach and Preserved Lemon Quiche with Salad
Mushroom, Cavolo Nero and Rice Stuffed Squash

Wednesday
Beetroot Falafel with Pitta and Crisps
Chicken and Basil Coconut Curry with Rice

Thursday
Cretan Pastries with Hummus and Salad
Smoked Mackerel and Spinach Gratin with Salad

Friday
Soup with Bread

Meal Planning Monday

So I haven't shared a meal plan in a while and so you've missed out on my culinary exploits over the last few weeks.

First up I went to a cookery workshop at The Foundling Museum, all about a Foundling Christmas, we made a version of what the Governors would have eaten for their Christmas Dinner and our group made this Very Grand Salad. It was incredible and was part of a larger meal including pheasants and a whole baked salmon!

I made a second trip to The Delaunay. I only managed to capture my starter and pudding this time. I had Mushroom Pierogie to start, which was really very good. I then had a Chicken Schnitzel Burger for main and Chocolate and Grand Marnier Dobos to finish. Really very good also.

We also went to Mr Pangs in Stamford for our usual before Christmas treat. Again I only managed to get the starters! Shredded Chicken, Chicken Curry Triangles, Seafood Gold Cup and Five Spiced Prawns. The meal was as delicious as ever and it underlines why we've been coming here for something like 20 years!

I didn't, sadly, take any photos of our Christmas meal, so on to New Year's Eve. I went to a friends house for the evening and we had Lebanese take away from Mini Hiba in Walthamstow, we picked a selection of their hot and cold mezze and pastries and it was very good.

This meal plan is very vague and will no doubt be subject to shuffling and change. I'm not really sure what's happening next week!

Monday
Out with my sister
Beef Olives with Parsnip Mash and Veg

Tuesday
Creamed Corn with Baghdad Eggs (The Times)
Out before the theatre

Wednesday
Out with a friend
Three Bean Chilli and Sweet Potato Bake with Salad

Thursday
Creamy Salmon Pasta Salad

Friday
Sunchoke Latke with a Poached Egg
Salmon Bulgar Risotto

Saturday
Cheesy Mash Topped Veg Pie (Waitrose)
Five Spice Beetroot and Gammon Stew

Sunday
Out for lunch

Meal Planning Monday

Last week was busy. My veg bag arrived, last week I got jerusalem artichokes, carrots, turnip, leeks and kale. I've already made Leek and Swede Soup.

I also had my work's Christmas Dinner on Friday night at The Elgin on Ladbroke Grove. I only managed to take a picture of my starter; Bubble and Squeak with Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce. That was really good and the best part of my meal.

This week is also busy. I've got a cooking workshop at the Foundling Museum on Tuesday, which I'm really looking forward to and also some theatre on Thursday. At the weekend I'm going to the Delaunay again with my family. I'm really looking forward to that too!

Monday
Smoked Salmon and Sundried Tomato Barley Salad
Cannelloni Nicoise Style with Salad

Tuesday
Borlotti and Runner Beans with Sage and Tomato
Out at a workshop

Wednesday
Mushroom Galette with Salad
Glazed Pork Steak with Mash and Veg

Thursday
Leek and Swede Soup with Bread
Out before the theatre

Friday
Bacon and Leek Quiche with Salad
Courgette and Quinoa Burger

Saturday

Out at The Delaunay

Sunday
Baked Turkish Pancakes (The Telegraph)
Chicken and Broad Bean Pilaf (Hairy Dieters)

Meal Planning Monday

So, although I did go out for meals during the week. None of them were particularly notable! Then on Saturday I struck gold! For lunch I went to Mamie's on Catherine Street in Covernt Garden for galletes. I went for the Forestiere Complet, which was cheese, ham, mushroom and egg and was absolutely delicious. They have this ipad ordering system which you do all yourself at the table.

Then for dinner I went to the Delaunay. I chose it because the friends I was eating with are vegetarian and they have a good fish selection and a separate vegetarian menu. The meal was absolutely wonderful. I started with Salmon Tartare, which came with picked veg and toast and was very tasty. I followed that with Mushroom Stroganoff and Spaetzle, which again was really very good. Then I had Kaiserschmarren for pudding, which is cut up pieces of dough with plum compote. It was huge but so so good. I had to chare it with one of my friends in the end! I will definitely be going back.

This week I have several evenings out of theatre and then my Works Christmas Meal on Friday. I also made lots of soup this weekend, so I'm stocked as it's definitely the weather for it! I can't decide on Sunday lunch but hopefully inspiration will strike later in the week!

Monday
Cavolo Nero and Potato Soup with Bread
Out before the theatre

Tuesday
Curried Carrot and Butterbean Soup with Bread
Out before the theatre

Wednesday
Ham and Cucumber Wrap with Crisps
Cod with Chorizo and Beans with Bread (Waitrose)

Thursday
Salmon Pasta Salad
Chicken Curry, Onion Bhaji and Paratha

Friday
Curried Courgette Soup with Bread
Out for Work Christmas Do

Saturday
Out at Cafe Pacifico
Mixed Veg Stir Fry

Sunday
Okonomyaki
Tuna Burger (WeightWatchers)

Meal Planning Monday

So last week was busy, really I'd like a rest week but this week doesn't show signs of getting any quieter! Before we went to the theatre in Hampstead we once again went to Guglee, this time I tried the Seabass Nazakat, which was basically seabass with herbs and chilli steamed in a banana leaf with Bombay Aloo and a Mint Paratha. It was delicious and much better than their Chicken Tandoori.

My veg bag also arrived this week, in it I got squash, carrots, broccoli, cavolo nero and fennel complete with enormous fronds!

I also gave my gingerbread biscuit recipe out to a parent at school and she gave me some of the cookies she made. They were delicious!

Then on Thursday we went for Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, which we found rather disappointing. The staff were rude, both on arrival and they tried to take our food away before we had finished, when we still had 30 mins left at our table. The sandwiches were unexciting and a bit dry. The scones were terrible, far too full of baking powder. The cake offerings were miserly given the money we had paid and very uninspiring, the only good things were the macarons that actually tasted of lemon and the raspberry tart. Needless to say I won't be going back, it is clearly a con for the tourists, I'll go to the Wolseley next door for a better Afternoon Tea for half the price.

This week promises to be just as busy. I'm trying to fit exercise around everything and just about managing. I'm only allowed to swim on my back and use an exercise bike, both of which I have discovered are much more fun with a friend!

Monday

Smoked Mackerel and Beetroot Frittata with Salad

Leftover Turkey Green Enchiladas

Tuesday

Curried Courgette Soup with Bread

Out before the theatre

Wednesday

Tomato and Cheese Quiche with Salad

Thursday

Pesto Prawn Pasta Salad

Chicken and Basil Coconut Curry with Rice

Friday

Stuffed Chayote

Tuna Burger

Saturday

Out at Balthazar Boulangerie

Out at The Delaunay

Sunday

Sweetcorn and Squash Fritters with Ham

Chicken and Broad Bean Pilaff (Hairy Dieters)

Meal Planning Monday

Last week was lovely. I went to see a panel discussion about the Tastes of Childhood with Claudia Roden and Bee Wilson on Friday at the Foundling Museum, which was really very interesting. Then on Saturday I went to my friend Daniela's house for Thanksgiving. My contributions this year were Apple Pie, Green Bean Casserole, Creamed Kale and Spaghetti Squash. It was a really lovely day.

Next week I am out most evenings. At the theatre and then to The Ritz for Afternoon Tea on Thursday! Then at the weekend I am going to see my sister in Bath. So meals are not all that exciting. A lot of soup!

Monday
Curried Courgette Soup
Out for curry before the theatre

Tuesday
Summer Veg Pizza Pie with Salad
Wasabi Salmon Skewers with Rice

Wednesday
Mexican Vegetable Soup
Out before the theatre

Thursday
Creamy Tomatillo Soup
Out for Afternoon Tea

Friday
Salmon and Cream Cheese Wrap with Crisps
Lamb Burger

Meal Planning Monday

So last week was, there was a fair bit of eating out and my veg bag arrived. This week I got; kale, carrots, onions, cauliflower, chillis, beetroot and a chayote. I'm not really sure what a chayote is but I'll give it a go!

On Thursday I went to Dirty Burger/Chicken Shop in Crouch End with a friend. I had the chicken with sweet potato fries and we shared onion fries.

Then we had apple pie with ice cream for dessert. The food was delicious but the service wasn't great and the got the whole of my friends order wrong!

On Saturday I had cake. We were going to go to Dominic Ansell but when we went in the place felt a bit well, pretentious! So we went down the road to Peggy Porshen, which is just an emporium of pink glitteryness! Mush more our scene! We shared the salted caramel cake and the strawberry and champagne cake. Both of which were absolutely delicious.

This week I am not going out for any meals, Monday will be a sandwich from Pret, apart from Thanksgiving, which I'm helping to cook at a friends house. I am really looking forward to it and have been tasked with green bean casserole and apple pie.

Monday
Spring Veg Curry with Rice Noodles
Out

Tuesday
Squash and Kale Bake with Salad
Courgette Falafel Pitta

Wednesday
Tomato and Cheese Quiche with Salad
Creamy Salmon and Potato Bake with Veg

Thursday
Bulgar and Chicken with Basil Pea Mash
Fettucine with Squash and Red Poblano Crema

Friday
Prawn Cocktail with Salad
Chicken and Chickpea Curry with Rice

Saturday
Prawn and Salmon Cauliflower Chowder
Out for Thanksgiving

Sunday
Chicken Salad with Raspberry Tarragon Dressing
Sausage, Cheddar and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Meal Planning Monday

So I completely forgot to take pictures of either of the meals I went out for last week! Instead I'm including a picture of a giraffe we got to feed on Saturday. My sister and I went to a Meet the Giraffes experience at London Zoo and we go to feed the giraffes. They are amazing animals. really majestic and they have this fab way of curling their tongues around the carrots to eat them. We had a lots of fun!

Next week, I am going to try Dirty Burger/Chicken Shop, going to the RHS Urban Garden Show and out with a friend on Sunday. Still trying to get rid of some of those recipe clippings and also using a book this week! What a novelty!

Monday
Harissa Roast Veg with Giant Couscous (Hairy Dieters Fast Food)
White Chilli Chicken with Yoghurt Flatbread

Tuesday
Smoked Mackerel Flan with Salad
Veal Chop with Potato and Mushrooms (Telegraph)

Wednesday
Chicken with Bulgar Wheat, Pea and Basil Crush (Waitrose)
Creamy Crab Linguine (Waitrose)

Thursday
Lettuce Soup with Bread
Out at Dirty Burger

Friday
Beetroot Falafel Pitta with Crisps
Aubergine and Feta Burger

Saturday
Chard Pancakes with Lemon Yoghurt
Lemongrass Salmon Pilaff (Times)

Sunday
Out for lunch

Meal Planning Monday

So last week was Half Term. I spent the first half going to exhibitions and doing householdy jobs. I also treated myself to some cake from Bea's of Bloomsbury. I went for a Jam Duffin and the German Chocolate Cake. I definitely preferred the duffin, which was delicious.

On Monday after pilates I went to Franca Manca for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised, the pizzas were not particularly expensive and they are absolutely delicious. The crust is sourdough and I went for Gloucester Old Spot, Mushroom and Ricotta. I can definitely recommend it.

Finally on Thursday I went to The Olive Grove, Oundle with my mum where we shared a mezze platter. There was plenty on this for two and I walked away feeling rather full! I wasn't all the impressed with the falafel but the pitta was nice, hot and crispy and the dips were yummy.

This week it's back to work and 7 weeks until the Christmas holidays!! I am out a couple of times, for an Indian on Monday I suspect and then to the Lyric Bar and Grill on Thursday. Next weekend I am going to meet some dinosaurs at London Zoo and possible play some board games in Draughts. I am still trying to get rid of some of those magazine and newspaper clippings, so that's where the majority of this weeks meals come from!


Monday
Cream of Asparagus End Soup with Bread
Out before the theatre

Tuesday
Hummus, Carrot and Beetroot Wrap with Crisps
Duck Breast With Blackberries, Potatoes and Veg

Wednesday
Smoked Salmon and Spelt Kedgeree (Waitrose)
Mixed Beans with Many Spices and Lovage (Plenty)

Thursday
Lettuce Soup
Out before the theatre

Friday
Mushroom Galette with Salad
Aubergine and Feta Burger

Saturday
Tomato, Garlic, Spinach Quinoa
Steamed Salmon and Lemongrass Pilaff (The Times)

Sunday
One Pot Leek Linguine (Tesco)
Chicken and Ham Hock Pretzel Pies with Veg (WeightWatchers)

Meal Planning Monday

Here are a few things I have eaten this week:

I took a trip to Shake Shack in Westfield, Stratford and was sorely disappointed. I went for a Shackmeister, which was sadly rather salty and appeared to contain raw onion and the chips were only just lukewarm, I'm not sure this is much of a step up from McDonalds and I don't think I'll bother going back.

I did however, find solace at Maitre Choux. I went with a friend and we got a salted caramel eclair, a raspberry macaron eclair and 2 choquettes. I have to say that the eclairs were outstanding but for £7 they should have been! They don't take cards either, so make sure you have some cash handy. Delicious!

I got my veg bag this week containing onions, beetroot, broccoli, chard and a leek.

We also had lunch provided at school this week and this is what greeted me when I turned up in the staff room at lunchtime, it was a feast!

This week is a shorter meal plan as it's half term and I am off to my parents house for a few days towards the end of the week.

Monday
Bacon and Greens Pasta with a Poached Egg
Out with my sister

Tuesday
Turkish Baked Pancakes
Courgette Cheshire Cheese Bake

Wednesday
Spicy Salmon Naan Bread Pizza

Meal Planning Monday

I only went out for one meal last week, to Fez Mangal in Ladbroke Grove for dinner. It was really good Turkish food, and there is something about that rice. I don't know what they do to it but it is so tasty! I had Chicken Shish.

This week is the last one before half term and it's sneaked up on me! I am going out a few times, and I have book club on Tuesday. The weekend is hopefully quiet. I'm still trying to make recipes from my newspaper clipping and also use things up in the freezer.

Monday
Fish Pie Pancake Bake with Salad
Cheese and Pickle Sandwich with Crisps

Tuesday
Kisir (Amazing Grains)
Pasta with Tuna Meatballs and Tomato Aubergine Sauce

Wednesday
Orzo and Roasted Tomatoes with Pesto Dressing (The Times)
Broccoli and Smoked Mackerel Gratin

Thursday
Lunch Provided at Work
Artichoke, Goat's Cheese and Lentil Salad (Waitrose)

Friday
Carrot and Preserved Lemon Tart with Salad
Pea, Creme Fraiche and Mint Gnocchi (The Times)

Saturday
Duck and Spring Onion Burger
Sticky Lime and Chilli Chicken with Noodles

Sunday
Veggie Burger
Pigeon and Peach Sausages with Mash and Gravy

Meal Planning Monday

So I haven't done a whole lot of Meal Planning Mondays recently and I haven't posted any interesting photos for a while either. So I thought I'd catch you all up on what I have been eating out over the last few weeks.

I went for lunch a couple of weeks ago at Mildred's Kings Cross with a friend. Mildred's is a vegetarian restaurant, with it's main restaurant in Soho and this is the newest restaurant. I had the Aubergine and Halloumi Burger with a side of Sweet Potato Fries and then we shared a Chocolate Beetroot Fudge Cake with Ice Cream. Both was really really good.

I also had dinner at Arabica in Borough Market, we shared Crispy Semolina Crumbed Seafood, Moutabel (aubergine dip) with Flatbread, Cheese and Za'atar Man'ousheh and Cretan Dakos Salad. All of which were delicious and I went back a couple of weeks later and had other itms from the menu which were equally delicious. This is fab Lebanese food.

I also went to Aqua Shard for a Roald Dahl themed Afternoon Tea, it was really fun and very chocolatey tea. The views were also stunning.

Last week I went to the RHS Harvest Festival, which was like a huge Village Show! There were some enormous vegetables!

I also got my first veg bag after a break over the summer; I got tomatoes, broccoli, collard greens, onions and garlic.

I also made myself a delicious noodle soup on Saturday with veg from the garden and my veg bag. Yum!

Monday
Salmon and Bulgar Pilaf
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Brown Rice Bake with Salad

Tuesday
Cretan Pasties with Salad
Pasta with Greens and Goat's Cheese (The Times)

Wednesday
Ham and Egg Salad with Chunky Croutons

Out with a friend

Thursday
Soup with a Scone
Out before the theatre

Friday
Mushroom Galette with Salad

Red Orzo Risotto with Goat's Cheese (The Times)

Saturday
Kisir (Amazing Grains)

Smoked Mackerel, Potato, Beetroot and Horseradish Bake

Sunday

Cheesy Courgettes (Savoury Rice Dishes)
Mexican Pig's Cheek Nachos (Waitrose Magazine)

Meal Planning Monday

I realised I'd forgotten to post this at the beginning of the week, so here it goes. It's my first full week back at work after the op, so everything is really easy  and quick to make as well as using up things leftover from last week.

Monday
Salmon and Prawn Cauliflower Chowder with a Scone
Out before the theatre

Tuesday
Chicken and Sweetcorn Pie with Salad
Duck and Hummus Sandwich with Crisps

Wednesday
Tomato and Cheese Quiche with Salad
Borlotti and Runner Beans with Sage, Tomatoes and Garlic and Bread

Thursday
Duck and Hummus Sandwich with Crisps
Salmon, Prawn and Spinach Curry with Rice

Friday
Pitta with Falafel and Salad
Dukkah Crusted Chicken with Hummus

Saturday
Cabbage and Noodles
Red Orzo Risotto with Goat's Cheese

Sunday
Veggie Burger
Fennel Pasta Bake with Lemony Breadcrumbs

Meal Planning Monday

Nothing much happened last week. I had a lovely take-away from Pizza Toto last weekend that I forgot to add to last weeks meal plan. We had garlic bread.

Followed by Vegetable Calzone. Both were absolutely delicious and I will definitely order from them again.

As you can see I've got a bit of my cooking mojo back. I'm loving using fresh ingredients from the garden and next week I am continuing to do that and I am also continuing to use those recipe cuttings for the majority of my meals. I am going out a couple of times next week. First to Mildred's in King's Cross for lunch on Monday and then to Borough Market on Tuesday. Next weekend I'm going to my parents on Sunday and hopefully to Compton Verney to see the 1950s design exhibition.

Monday
Out with a friend
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice

Tuesday
Cauliflower, Chickpea and Cumin Broth with a Scone
Out with a friend

Wednesday
Summer Veg Pizza Pies with Salad
Tagliatelle Gratin with Pancetta

Thursday
Lentil, Beetroot, Herb and Rose Salad
Creamy Smoked Fish and Spinach Gratin

Friday
Warm Prawn with Indian Spiced Lentils (Perfectly Tossed Salad)
Sausage and Bean Pie with Veg

Saturday
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Wrap
Three Bean Chilli Bake

Meal Planning Monday

So I have been eating a few interesting things whilst I've been incapacitated. I stayed at my parents house for two and a half weeks and whilst there we went to our favourite Chinese restaurant, Mr Pangs in Stamford.

We started with paper wrapped prawns, seafood gold cup and five-spiced prawns.

Then followed with crispy chilli beef, sizzling prawns with spring onions and garlic and mandarin chicken. We've been coming here for about 20 years, usually for special occasions and the food has always been fantastic and it was no different this time.

I went for Afternoon Tea at BB Bakery one Saturday too, I've been on the bus and the boat afternoon teas that they do but I've never had afternoon the at the cafe. It was fine, it's not the best afternoon tea but they do at least do hot chocolate!

In my garden this year I have been growing black tomatoes and they have finally ripened. I just thought they looked really cool! Some have gone a bit red but some are totally black. They make for a very pretty salad!

My Mum made me scrambled egg a couple of times and the eggs were so orange that I thought I'd take a picture of that too!

When I got back to London my Mum and I went to Cay Tre for dinner. I really enjoyed this meal, the food was really fresh and very tasty. We had prawn summer rolls that were lovely and crunchy.

Then we followed this with Monk Fish Cheeks with Lemongrass and Chilli and Sizzling Prawn and Squid, which came with lots of veg and we had Egg Fried Rice. There were so many other things I could eat on the menu so I will definitely go back.

Then just before my Mum went home we went to The Barn in Highbury for lunch. I had their pasta of the day, which was with roasted veg and a pesto cream sauce. The portion was huge and very tasty.

Anyone who cooks regularly and enjoys cooking will have a huge stack of magazine clippings. I have a huge box file! I finally had time to go through them and pick out some I wanted to make. So the next two weeks meal plans are from those clippings. Most are from Waitrose Food and various newspapers but hopefully there's a lovely variety of food!

Monday
Squash and Lentil Burger Burger
Sausages with Chocolate Balsamic Glaze

Tuesday
Thai Chicken Wrap
Tapenade Salmon with Runner Beans. Tomatoes and Boiled Potatoes

Wednesday
Cretan Pastries with Courgette, Mint and Feta
Duck Kebab

Thursday
Crab Stuffed Grilled Squid with Courgette and Sweetcorn
Goat and Beetroot Curry with Rice

Friday
Courgette and Mozzarella Piadina
Mackerel with Linguine and Sicilian Pesto

Saturday
Hot Crab Open Sandwich
Three Bean Chilli Bake

Sunday
Sweetcorn Fritters with Avocado and Bacon
Cannelloni Nicoise Style

Meal Planning Monday

So I went out for dinner quite a few times last week, but only remembered to take pictures of two! Firstly I treated my Father to dinner for Father's Day. We went to Burger & Lobster, they have recently changed their menu and we had the combo; 6oz burger, small lobster and fries with lemon and garlic sauce, for £28. It was very tasty, I preferred the lobster and my father preferred the burger!

My veg bag arrived last week too: carrots, mushrooms, salad leaves, cucumber and broccoli. I am so glad that there was no cauliflower! This is my last bag for a while because I'm away quite a bit over the summer and I'll have stuff from my own garden too.

On Friday I went to Bone Daddies with my sister. I've been wanting to try it for ages and I was not disappointed. We both had the T22: Soy Ramen, Chicken, Cock Scratchings, Onion and Nori in Chicken Bone Broth. This was delicious, the depth of flavour from the broth was just out of this world.

Finally, this is my garden, looking all lush and green. It's gone a bit crazy because of all the rain and sun we've been having, things are well on their way.

So this week is the last week of term. I'm spending my time running around chasing books and generally tidying things up ready for the summer holidays. So far this week I am out Thursday, at the theatre, and Friday at the cinema, then on Saturday i am meting a friend for brunch and having my annual pedicure!

Monday
Cream of Asparagus Soup with a Scone
Tartiflette with Salad

Tuesday
Lunch provided at school
Squash Chicken Roulade with Potatoes and Veg

Wednesday
Smoked Mackerel Flan with Salad
Chipotle Steak Burrito

Thursday
Leavers lunch
Out before the theatre

Friday
Barbecue at work
Out before the cinema

Saturday
Out for brunch
Butternut Squash Pasta Bake with Salad

Sunday

Salmon with Mustardy Lentils and Tarragon Mayo

Meal Planning Monday

So I had a fantastic week last week. The Queen apparently will spend 8 days celebrating her birthday and I spent 6 last week and I still have one to come in July!! Not bad!

On Tuesday I went on the Cheese Lovers Tour at Cheese at Leadenhall. We got to try 10 cheeses between us along with bread, crackers, chutney and membrillo. We only realised that I hadn't taken a photo after we were over half way through, we were too bust scarfing down the cheese! We had a really good selection of cheeses and there were some definite favourites in there.

On Wednesday I met my sister and we went for cocktails at Barrio in Shoreditch. I had some kind of tropical cocktail, which the bartender set on fire!!

We then went round the corner to Blues Kitchen for dinner. We started with Crab Doughnuts to start with, which were absolutely delicious.

This was followed by burnt ends and smoked chicken. We both agreed that we liked the smoked chicken best. This was served with coleslaw and fries and we also had a side of spinach with almonds. 

For dessert we split an Alabama Mess, Salted caramel ice cream, blueberry coulis, marshmallows cookies and meringue. Topped with pecans & bourbon cream. It was immense and delicious!

On Thursday I went to Molly Bakes on Kingsland Road for a Freakshake! It was again amazing! Ice Cream Cookies Sandwich, Marshmallow, Cream, and Raspberry Milkshake.

On Saturday I went to Osterley Park in the morning and then I went back to Kua'Aina for those Mahi-Mahi Fishfingers. I loved these fishfingers, the texture is very different to normal fishfingers, it's more like swordfish. It came with fries and we had a side of onion rings. Yum!

We then walked to Cutter and Squidge and I had a coke float and a slice of Blueberry Dreamcake. The cake was so moist.

On Sunday I met some friends and we went to Saporitalia on Portobello Road for lunch. I had the Capriciosa Pizza, which was really good. 

It was definitely a very foodie week!

This week is somewhat restful! Only two weeks until the end of term! Pilates tonight, theatre tomorrow and Wednesday, then a rest, although I think I am dancing on Saturday again.

Monday
Squash Gnocchi, Kale and Sausage Bake with Salad
Toasted Freekeh and Salmon Salad

Tuesday
Cauliflower, Cumin and Chickpea Broth
Out before the theatre

Wednesday
Tomato and Tortelloni Soup
Out before the theatre

Thursday
Smoked Mackerel Flan with Salad
Goat's Cheese and Artichoke Omelette with Salad (Lunch in Paris)

Friday
Ham and Pea Pasta Salad
Spring Veg Curry

Saturday
Chickpea Nachos (Little Coffee Shop Kabul)
Broccoli and Smoked Mackerel Gratin with Salad

Sunday

Butternut Squash Chicken Roulade with Veg