Everyone has favourite things. Favourite film, favourite holiday destination, favourite Beatles’ record, favourite child. Actually, scrap that last one. Well I’m going to go as far as say the list you’re about to read doesn’t just contain my favourite thrifty ingredients, it includes the five thrifty ingredients I couldn’t live without. Ok, so perhaps I’m being… Continue reading Five thrifty ingredients I can’t live without
Best EVER Chilli Con Carne
Before you scoff at the title of this recipe, let me assure you, I’m also more than a little suspicious of recipes entitled ‘best ever’, ‘perfect’ or ‘ultimate’. As a committed foodie, when I’m inspired to make a recipe, I want to make the very best version of the dish. I don’t want something mediocre… Continue reading Best EVER Chilli Con Carne
Slow roasted sweet tomatoes
I have a confession to make: I like loitering. You won’t find me hanging around lonely car parks or skulking around street corners. My idle mooching doesn’t take place in the dark shadows of subways or derelict buildings. My location of choice? The local market near closing time. Some of my best food bargains have… Continue reading Slow roasted sweet tomatoes
Spinach and salmon pizza
I often joke that my husband was born in the wrong era. In actual fact, it’s no joke. I genuinely believe he’d be better placed in the 1950s. He has no interest in technology (doesn’t own a smart phone, has no Facebook account and probably doesn’t even know what instagram is), and enjoys the more… Continue reading Spinach and salmon pizza
Three easy peasy ways to save money on (good) food
I hate the word frugal. It screams of penny-pinching, meanness, and settling for second (or third) best. It goes against my nature, especially when it comes to food. The crux of the matter is this. I like to eat nice things. My husband is the KING of frugality, and we spent the first few years of… Continue reading Three easy peasy ways to save money on (good) food
Lamb, prune and lentil tagine
I’m going to be predictably British and talk weather. Sorry, I guess it’s in my genes, but weather is invariably the conversational hallmark of the Brit. It’s a bit like a speedier game of snap with players clamouring to slam the same card on the pile, except the game is ‘which cliché about the British… Continue reading Lamb, prune and lentil tagine
Banana crumble loaf
My toddler is much like me insomuch as he gets obsessed with particular foods, For weeks he’ll devour a particular fruit or veg , then as quickly as the fixation appeared, it vanishes. This week his penchant seems to be for apples (he would eat at least three a day if I permitted). Last month it… Continue reading Banana crumble loaf
Welcome to The Pennywise Pantry
Welcome to The Pennywise Pantry, a blog for those who have foodie inclinations, a passion for quality ingredients and fine dining, but not necessarily the wallet to match. In an ideal world I’d love to buy wholly organic produce, enjoy premium quality artisan produce and splash the cash on expensive cuts of meat and fish… Continue reading Welcome to The Pennywise Pantry
