When I’m not developing recipes for others, writing blogs or cooking for the lovely Mr G, this is wha

Baker & Foodie Content Creator

Hi.

My name is Lee, welcome to my pages. I hope we can have fun together?

When I’m not developing recipes for others, writing guest blogs, writing my own blog, or even trying to learn how to paint, I’m usually spending time with the amazing Mr G (my husband) or with my lovely daughter or my lovely son (very proud mum).

What is this all about? Great question. This site is about real cooking and baking, real recipes and real mistakes.

No filters here, (although i’d love to find a filter that can take ten years worth of laugh lines away. Just me, whats happening, and whatever cameras or phone i have to hand .

There are many things that get under my bonnet and wiggle around, one of those is food waste. If i buy ingredients specifically for a recipe, and i only need a small amount of the ingredients, i want to be able to use the rest up and not have to throw them away. My mum used to say , “Waste not Want not” is that still a saying ?

For me, waste is not just about using up all the ingredients. What about leftover food? If i’m able , i hope to give ideas as to how to use up any leftovers too.

Be Brave

Cooking isn’t hard , neither is baking, its all about being brave and being ok with making mistakes

The Aperitif Guy -Three Cocktails For Mothers Day

The Aperitif Guy -Three Cocktails For Mothers Day

Lee Majhen-Todd
The Aperitif Guy

The Aperitif Guy

Todays lockdown lunches was all about Mums, here or gone from us, its always nice to celebrate them.

Paul Fogarty otherwise known as The Aperitif Guy, made three cocktails for us to do just that.

Heres a little bit about Paul , by Paul himself.

“I’m Paul Fogarty, an experienced chef, host and presenter. Writing as The Aperitif Guy, I maintain a popular blog (http://blog.theaperitifguy.co.uk ) and contributes articles to a number of publications.

 I particularly enjoy delving into the history and culture of cocktail-making. Whether it’s an original 1840s Old Fashioned or a bespoke creation to show off a new spirit, I love to play with flavours and colours to get the feel just right. My YouTube channel features several cocktails of my own creation, as well as popular favourites like the classic dry Martini.”

Paul Fogarty - Aperitif Guy

Paul Fogarty - Aperitif Guy

Here’s what Paul showed us, and you can find him right now in Foodie Book Club YouTube channel.

Follow what Pauls up to on Twitter; Instagram & Facebook

Singapore Sling

  • 40 ml London dry gin

  • 25ml lemon juice

  • 25ml Benedictine liqueur

  • 15ml cherry brandy

  • 5ml sugar syrup

  • 50ml Soda water

  • ice

How To Do It!

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add the first 5 ingredients listed. If desired, you can also add a splash of orange bitters and a splash of Angostura bitters. Shake very vigorously and strain into a highball glass. Add fresh ice and top up with chilled soda water. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and some fresh fruit.

 Sherry Cobbler

  • 75ml medium sherry

  • 5ml Maraschino liqueur

  • 5ml sugar syrup or honey

  • 15ml of your favourite fruit juice (pineapple works well, but then so does pear or apple)

  • Lots of crushed ice

    How To Do It!

    Fill a jug or shaker with ice cubes. Add the sherry, liqueur, syrup or honey and the fruit juice. Shake or stir until they are well mixed. Fill a glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with fruit and serve with a straw.

Sweet Manhattan

  • 60ml Bourbon or Rye whiskey

  • 25ml sweet red vermouth

  • 5ml Maraschino liqueur or Cointreau, according to taste

  • 3 dashes of Angostura bitters

  • Ice

How To Do It!

Put a couple of ice cubes in a heavy-bottomed glass. Add the cocktail ingredients and stir gently for a few moments. Garnish with a cocktail cherry if using Marashino or a twist of orange peel if using Cointreau.


Sean Noonan -Salmon with Peas, Tomatoes and new Potatoes

Sean Noonan -Salmon with Peas, Tomatoes and new Potatoes

Eat With Ellen - Ellen Manning

Eat With Ellen - Ellen Manning

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