Confessions of a foodie

                        A Slice of Purrfection   is located at Poplar Road, Solihull I' m about to enter a place, I've never been before.  I'm not sure what to expect if I'm honest, but I'm curious and excited all the same. It's a cafe where you can get a nice cup of tea and cake, but you'll also be surrounded by some "little people in fur jackets". I'm talking cats.   Ten to be exact. The cat cafe is managed by two lovely ladies, Emma and Denise. The two met whilst working as cabin crew some twenty years ago.  The airline they worked for went into administration and both had the misfortune in 2020, just before the nation went into lockdown, of losing the careers that they had spent years building. "It was a wonder job.  We hated and loved it equally for lots of different reasons"  Emma tells me. The result was both ladies then ended up stacking shelves at a supermarket soon after.  ...

Stewed fruit is making a comeback this Summer.  If not globally, it most certainly is in this household. This dish is quick, delicious and can be simply poured into an oven-proof serving dish.  It's almost laughably simple to create, and kids can do this also as a great introduction to cooking a yummy dessert. Bountiful summer fruits such as berries (fresh or frozen), chunky tinned peaches, pears or plums are recommended for this dish.  I personally wouldn't add pineapple as it is likely to become the dominating 'stage mom of fruits' if introduced to the other teammates in the pan. Serve as a solo artist or duet with a serving of double cream, ice cream and or crumbled amaretti biscuits.  If you don't have these in your cupboard, ginger biscuits work just as well and you'll get the crunch you crave.  Another suggestion would be a few flaked almonds. Add to your morning porridge for a sweet start to your morning or Greek yoghurt with granola.   Here ar...