• Today, I wanted to cook yet again, I decided to make a Madras Pork Curry, Naan Bread , reg bread and David wants the Curry with Chips ( Fries ) Like the good old British way Curry n Chips.. There are a lot of Veggies in the curry, the meat is an ingredient, this curry tastes amazing .
• 4 Roma tomatoes, 2 large onions cut in to chunks
• 2 stalks Celery sliced chunky
• 1 large green pepper cut chunky
• 1 cup of peas
• 4 cloves of garlic, 12 oz pork cut in to cubes
• Madras Curry Spices
• a little Coconut oil
• Fresh ground Black Pepper

When we were back in the UK, David was working At Cortaulds as a weaver, once in a while he would bring Curry Chips back yummy.. I try to replicate that.. I believe it was Johns Fish n Chips in Denton Holme , they had a amazing Pattie’s to . Another great place was Pieri’s Fish N Chips Carlisle’s best patties. I will have to try to make these to..

Some info I found on the internet about Fish n Chip Shops Ahh…. Fish, chips and mushy peas! There is nothing more British than fish and chips. Freshly cooked, piping hot fish and chips, smothered in salt and soused with vinegar, wrapped in newspaper and eaten out-of-doors on a cold and wintry day – it simply cannot be beaten! in London, it is said that Joseph Malin opened a fish and chip shop in Cleveland Street within the sound of Bow Bells in 1860.

Fish and chip shops were originally small family businesses, often run from the ‘front room’ of the house and were commonplace by the late 19th century.

Through the latter part of the 19th century and well into the 20th century, the fish and chip trade expanded greatly to satisfy the needs of the growing industrial population of Great Britain. In fact you might say that the Industrial Revolution was fuelled partly by fish and chips!

The Grand Kids love Fish n Chips in the paper, I like to make a fresh Slaw with this

Friday I awoke and thought Hmm lets cook! You all know I Love to cook. I made a veggie Pasta Sauce. I boiled 3 small chickens to get the stock and meat. I made a huge soup pot of Chicken Veg Soup boy is it good

Health benefits of chicken soup? Chicken soup ingredients provide the body with selenium, vitamins A, C, and various antioxidants to boost the immune system and fight diseases. Along with these other benefits, the chicken in the soup is rich in protein

Homemade soup good for you?A big bowl of freshly made soup will not only make a satisfying meal, but it will also help keep you fuller for longer and give you a big portion of your recommended 5-a-day. Soups make a great healthy lunch or healthy dinner option, Have with a green salad or a chunk of crusty Baguette (Home Made also)

I baked bread, so this morning I made fresh Guacamole and put it on fresh made bread (Toast) . I love to cook from scratch, it does take a little longer but in the long run you freeze extra portions, them pull out for a quick meal.. You also know what goes in to your sauces, soups, stews eat.. Today Im going to do a batch of Texas Caviar , one of Davids fave foods.. When I was growing up, my Mom

( Mam) bought very little processed food and made everything from scratch

• Quick Guacamole
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt, more to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup of minced red onion or thinly sliced green onion
• 1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced Optional
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped optional)
• A dash of freshly grated black pepper
• 1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic diced
• fresh ground black pepper

Benefits of Cooking from Scratch

• Budget Friendly
• Less waste and garbage made
• Taste is too good.
• Healthy
• Grocery shopping with less waste
• Therapeutic, put on a great play list and cook
• MAKE ENOUGH TO SHARE/ SAVE FOR THE NEXT DAY. … 
• BRINGS FAMILY TOGETHER. Cooking with the grand Kids love it
• Cooking at home from scratch, contributes to healthier diets. … 
• Cooking at home from scratch, reduces calorie consumption. … 
• Cooking at home from scratch, saves money. … 
• Cooking in general makes me happy

A Cumberland Pie, I come from Carlisle Cumberland and I love to cook this . Found on BBC Good Food , i adapted to what I lied and it is amazing

• 2 celery sticks, sliced into 1cm pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 really big carrots, halved lengthways then chunkily sliced
• 5 bay leaves
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp each plain flour, tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce
• 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled
• 1 lb Chicken, beef or pork cut in to small cubes
• 5 large potato
• 1/4 cup each mature cheddar and parmesan, finely grated
• 2 cloves of garlic diced
• 1 can pf baked beans

a little History I found on line about the Cumberland Pie

A Brief History of the Cumberland Pie 

The Cumberland Pie may have become no more than a dressed up Cottage Pie sprinkled with cheese and breadcrumbs, but its history goes so much further. The pie has its roots in medieval times when it would be made with a variety of meats, Herdwick mutton, or perhaps game, dried fruit and sweetened but not sugary by the use of apples in the recipe and spices. This mix of meat, spices, and fruit is not dissimilar to the original Mince Pies once made by a similar filling and not to be confused with the Christmas mince pies we are so familiar with today.

In medieval times, the pie was a pastry crust and not potato as we know it now. Why and when it changed to potato is not known.

Ask anyone in Britain for a Cumberland Pie and you will get the modern version, except in and around Cumbria and the Lake District in the North West. This region is the home of the pie and thankfully where it still exists. It is eaten and enjoyed by locals, tourists and those walking in this beautiful part of the United Kingdom. Rarely will you find one outside of the North West, which really is a shame.
Cumberland Sausage is another great eat, my brother made the best he was a Butcher al his life. Fyfe Butchers Corby Hill

A family Fave great hot or cold with HP Sauce or Branson Pickle .

Next week is a busy week, Bricks 4 Kidz have 4 fun classes at the Peter Pond Mall. I have cooked a few dishes for David as he is on nights. I cooked an amazing double batch of chilli. This will do about 8 meals.. Lots of beans as they are good for you gut health.. I will serve this over wild rice and a side salad..

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 plumb tomatoes diced
• 1 small can tomatoes
• 1 red pepper diced
• 1 yellow pepper diced
• 1 onion diced
• 1 Jalapeño pepper
• garlic
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 can baked beans
• 1 large can black beans
• 1 cup black eyed beans
• Chilli spices

We changed our diet a few years ago and love eating this way.. Fibers from foods like beans that are able to reach the gut intact and stimulate growth and promote activity in the beneficial microflora are also referred to as prebiotics. … Consuming plant-based foods that contain these non-digestible fibers may keep our bodies regular and our gut health.

Food	Serving Size	Fiber
Navy Beans	½ cup	10 g
Kidney Beans	½ cup	8 g
Black Beans	½ cup	8 g
Lentils	1/2 cup	8 g
Almonds	1 ounces (~1/4 cup)	4 g
Blueberries	1 cup	4 g
Apple	1 medium	4 g
Quinoa	½ cup	3 g
Strawberries	1 cup	3 g
Peanuts	1 ounces (~1/4 cup)	2 g
Bread (whole wheat), sliced	1 slice	2 g
Wild Rice	1 cup	2 g
Brown Rice	½ cup	2 g
Spinach	1 cup	1 g

As you can see, beans are one of the most naturally rich sources of Fiber; enjoying them regularly will help you experience all their finer benefits! Eat Pre Biotic foods for a health gut and digestive health. I for one know how important this is. Nov I had a Major Surgery and Next month heading for another surgery with luck this is the last one.. I have suffered with Diverticular Disease.. A High fibre diet is important

Fruits	Apple, banana, berries, raisins
Vegetables	Onion, garlic, leeks, Jerusalem artichoke, globe artichoke, asparagus, chicory root, burdock, yacon, jicama, tomato, greens: spinach, collard greens, chard, kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens, salsify
Legumes or Pulses	Legumes such as lentils, dry beans, chick peas and peas
Whole grains	Whole wheat, barley, and rye, oats, brown rice, whole grain corn, buckwheat
Seeds	Flaxseed, almonds
Other foods	Honey
carbohydrates).