Confessions of a foodie

You're so hot and cold.... Written by Sarah Zaslona So I am.  I'm not ashamed.  And i'll tell you why. Let me ease you in gently and begin with a dear favourite of mine.   The irresistibly wa rm, denseness of a  brownie with a blanket of cold, clotted cream-flavoured ice cream sitting proudly on top. It's pearly fingers moving downwards, caressing it's rectangular form.  Or perhaps the choice of a stodgy splodge of soft, cheesy lasagne with a side of cool, crisp salad leaves.  No chips needed thanks, you'll tip the balance and the magic will be gone.   But here comes a confession...   Which I don't mind confiding in you as I'm feeling the trust has been built between us.   Put the judgements aside for a moment I admit to having taken things a step further with a change of scenery for this one.   And i may have taken this a step too far.  I've broken down the food boundary wall and eaten an ice lolly while I'...

  I'm about to go nutty! Hunting the Hidden Nut-free Eggs this Easter Written by Sarah Zaslona   Each year the inevitable happens.   I'd like to say gradually, but these days Easter eggs are being stocked at the supermarkets as soon as the Christmas lights are detangled and well worn decorations thrown back in the box.  Mince pies are out... it's time to bring out the big guns , also known as the 'Easter eggs'. Not only am I routinely last-minute buying eggs I also have an added challenge I must complete. "What's that then missus??" Drum roll please…. My nephew has a  nut allergy.  So i must find the equivalent of a four-leaf clover in an acre of a green English meadow. Those of you in the know will understand that a pre-researched trip to the shops is in order to find stockists, those of you who don't will say "Just check the back of the box in for the ingredients" when you get there. Which in the past i have and made embarrassing mistak...