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Slow Cooked Thursdays – Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Casserole

I thought as a way of re-invigorating my blog and looking back on the many things I’ve written about in the last 7 years I would re-post some of my old, but still popular posts.  This post from August 2012 … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursdays – Shredded Beef Tacos

People who know me are, by now, clued on to the fact that I’m am always looking out for interesting, seasonal and family friendly slow cooker dishes.  There are any number of heavy winter casserole recipes, lots of different roast … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Lamb Shank, Fennel and Vegetable Soup

I’ve missed these posts a couple of times lately. Thursdays have become quite hectic so I might think about moving this post to another night, that is after school goes back, for now (as of tonight) I’m on holidays!  I’m … Continue reading

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A Late Slow Cooked Post – Pot Roast Chicken

Confession time, I went to the movies on Thursday night and completely forgot about my slow cooked Thursday post.  I saw The Sapphires with some girlfriends, it was great!  I did however actually cook a slow cooked meal this week … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Beef Strogonoff

Today I’m going to start a food post with something completely unrelated…. GO JULIA!!  I’m not sure I’ve ever been more impressed with the performance of our beleaguered Prime Minister than I was today and if that doesn’t shut the critics … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Baked Potatoes

In my search for interesting ways to use the slow cooker, I discovered this idea on Pinterest and pinned it immediately meaning to give it a go at some point.  I’m a bit of an ad hoc Pinterest user so … Continue reading

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Slow Living 2012 – Month 7

Where June really was a slow month, illness and cold keeping us inside and doing very little, July was the opposite.  We still had illness, lots of illness and lots of trips to the doctor, we still had cold and … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Stock

I first purchased our slow cooker as a way of making the juggle of getting dinner on the table quickly and easily during to most difficult hours of the day more manageable, especially once I returned to work.  It has … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Bolognese

As it turns out Thursday’s is my busiest day, so a slow cooker dinner has been a life saver.  It starts at 6am (unless I sleep through the alarm after being up half the night with Miss One), involves an … Continue reading

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The Weekend Wrap and A Slow Cooker Classic

Ah, it’s been a busy weekend and I’m writing this while eating a small bowl of left overs, watching Downton Abbey (writing in the ad breaks) and putting my feet up for a few minutes.  I still have to clean … Continue reading

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