Mabel’s Daddy and I moved into our house in Walthamstow almost two years ago now. We, like seemingly everyone else in E17, packed our belongings up from (in our case) Highbury via Dalston, sold up, kissed Clissold Park goodbye and said hello… Read More
Day 34: Sea Bass With Fennel, Spinach & Tomato
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Posted on October 2, 2018 by amymcowley
Mabel’s Daddy is from Grimsby and so his love for fish not only comes naturally, it’s very much in his blood. The first meal he ever cooked for me was, in fact, sea bass. I guess he did a pretty good job… Read More
Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Pie Recipe and Hello Autumn
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Posted on September 29, 2018 by amymcowley
This has been the best summer ever. I can say that with absolute certainty. I am affectionately calling it the Summer of Mabel. Mabel’s first summer. And what a summer to have as your first.
Messy Me Bib & Splashmat Review
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Posted on September 26, 2018 by amymcowley
Mabel’s Daddy and I moved into our house in Walthamstow almost two years ago now. We, like seemingly everyone else in E17, packed our belongings up from (in our case) Highbury via Dalston, sold up, kissed Clissold Park goodbye and said hello… Read More
Day 21: Mushrooms For Lunch, Lentils For Dinner
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Posted on September 18, 2018 by amymcowley
Ever since way before I was pregnant and indeed way before I even knew if I’d ever want to or would end up being a mother, I always knew that if I did, cooking with my child would be one of my… Read More
Day 19: Red Pepper (& Banana & Courgette)
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Posted on September 15, 2018 by amymcowley
I think it’s all too easy to take for granted those people in your life upon which you can rely. Particularly on this baby making and raising journey, a support network becomes absolutely crucial.
Day 17: Sweet Potato
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Posted on September 12, 2018 by amymcowley
Sometimes I think I am not reading enough. I feel like everyone I know is reading articles, watching YouTube videos and copying files from the newest and most revered parenting site to learn the ins and outs of their baby. I’m not.
Day 15: Broccoli
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Posted on September 12, 2018 by amymcowley
It’s amazing how fast things can happen in the world of babies. One minute they’re helplessly lying on their favourite changing mat on the kitchen table (the only place that calmed Mabel down in some particularly tearful times in her early days)… Read More
Day 10: Green Beans
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Posted on September 12, 2018 by amymcowley
“Waste” is a dirty word in our house. Everything – and I really do mean everything – eventually gets eaten. Leftover mash? Let’s make croquettes for dinner. A bit of almost slimy spinach at the bottom of the drawer? Perfect for breakfast… Read More
Day 9: Carrot
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Posted on September 12, 2018 by amymcowley
Alright, alright, we’re not raising a mini food hipster (well not entirely anyway). It’s hugely important to both me and Mabel’s daddy that she eat anything and everything. So despite the fact that cooked carrots are probably one of my least favourite… Read More
Day 7: Avocado
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Posted on September 12, 2018 by amymcowley
“What ever happened to good old carrots and peas?” cried Mabel’s grandparents upon hearing that avocado was to be her next food adventure. C’mon now guys, this is the year 2018 and we live in East London. Mabel shall go to the… Read More
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