back to basics Archives : The Pickled Ginger

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Back to Basics: Biscuits

Posted on 7th April 202011th May 2020 by Charlie H-S

Time for something sweet. We’re slowly running out of snacks. We’re hoping for a successful top up delivery this week, but we’re down to four packets of Frazzles and three digestives. And given I’ve got my period due this week, this is a bit of a situation. I need sweet stuff, and I need it…

Back to Basics: Stock

Posted on 3rd April 20208th July 2020 by Charlie H-S

For some of you, this is going to be old hat. If so, please feel free to wander off, and come back on Monday when I’ll muse about whatever day this is in quarantine. So. Stock. Essential for soups, a good spag bol, chilli, casseroles and stews. Easy and yet often overlooked because you can…

Back to basics: Tomato sauce

Posted on 20th March 20209th September 2020 by Charlie H-S

Hands up who’s been able to get tinned tomatoes recently? Nope, me either. At least not until yesterday (I got eggs too, hurrah!) – oh and we still have no pasta. I know, not the worst situation in the world, but if I, who has access to a plethora of shops around and about hasn’t…