This is my blog about food. I love food, and I love to cook but find some books and particularly some tv programmes so over complicated. I inherited a 1948 Good Housekeeping cookbook which has some amazing recipes, some of the recipes scare me slightly like the stuffed heart and tripe! I’ve set myself a challenge to cook every recipe from the book and I’m going to document this journey on my blog. Starting on 1st September 2013 I am going to make one recipe every day. Not all the recipes are for complete meals, I am going to try every sauce, drink, cake, chutney and even the suggested 2 week diet menu! The book is over 500 pages long so this may take me some time, I will enlist the help of my friends and family, mainly as tasters and critics! I plan to post some recipes and photos and welcome any comments. All credit for the recipes goes to Good Houskeeping.
I also make cakes and they are my own creations!
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Hi nicola told me about your blog. I intrigued and trying to follow it. Hope you succeed. Irene
Thanks, it’s only day 3 so a long way to go!!
Typical Jacquie idea, ingenious and adventurous……..Go Jacquie!!!!!! Count me in as a taster any time
I’m really enjoying following your blog, and, who knows, may be inspired to try some of the things I don’t like: eggs; lamb; almost all seafood….
I just saw some fresh globe artichokes for £1.50 each in Zucchini greengrocers in Pollokshields. I was there for passion fruit for a cake – 3 for £1 (£1 each in Waitrose!)
Excellent thanks, that’s good to know as stephen says that soup has been the best thing so far so want to try with fresh artichokes rather than canned!
Now I’m remembering the recipe said Jerusalem artichokes. I didn’t check Zucchini for them, but it’s the kind of place that could stock them. Great cafes nearby if you venture South!
Welcome to the blogging world and thank you so much for coming by and thereby introducing me to your new blog space. Oh I am so excited to learn that you are in Glasgow. I lived there up until two years ago. I Look forward to reading your cooking posts and learning more about you.
Thanks! Your beetroot cake looked amazing! Had to laugh at your comment on twitter about your tiny kitchen, mine is minuscule, always amazed at the mess I make!
Hi there! I nominated you for a Liebster award: http://charismaticbaking.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/and-the-nominees-are/
Thank you! My IT skills not great but will use your tip about links to do a post!
Great idea! I can only imagine how much knowledge you will have after 500 recipes! 🙂 Thank you for following my blog. I look forward to checking in with you.
Thanks! There’s loads of different ingredients and techniques I’ve never used before so a good learning experience! Only 3 months in and been only a couple of low points!!
Hi Jacqui! Since your blog is so excellent, I wanted to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award http://wp.me/p3TWPY-cc
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Hi, thanks so much, really appreciate it!!
That is such a cool idea, looking forward to keeping up with your cooking journey! 🙂
Woww… It takes a lot of determination to cook 500 recipes in 500 days. Forget the hard work! I started my blogging after seeing the movie Julie and Julia and ever since I too badly wanted a cookbook so that I can try all the recipes! Way to go!! And all the best!
Happy blogging! Bon Appetite..And yeah, thanks for showing interest in my blog! 🙂
Thanks! Yeah I loved that film too! I think I have over 500 recipes as the book is about 500 pages and there’s a few pages with more than 1 recipe, so that will keep me going for a while!!
O heavens!! I’m in love with your “Cake” page! There are so beautiful!! Wow!! I don’t know even the ABCD of baking! So, this is such an inspiration! Kewl!!
Thanks!
Hey dear friend
I am nominating you for the Liebster Award, I love your blog and think its wonderful x
Much love D x
Hey, thanks so much! Glad you enjoy my wee blog! X
Viewed your recipe ingredients for Mango Fool and your comment that you did not particularly like the result. Let me say I used to have Mango Fool quite often made by my mother and also by my aunts when I was growing up many tears ago in Karachi. I clearly recall the quantity of sugar should equal almost exactly the quantity of green mango used by weight. Further, there should be 1 litre of milk for 500 grams of mango used or 1 Quart of milk per 1 Kg of Mango used to make the mango fool. Please try this again and let me know if you change your mind about liking this desert drink. Best Regards, Alvin Borthwick (Perth Australia)
Hi. Thanks so much for your comment. I will follow your advice and try again. I was really disappointed that I didn’t enjoy it following the recipe I used so will be good to try again. Thanks
Hello favourite blog author! Can you guess what’s coming? Another well deserved award nomination 🙂 x http://thedessertcourse.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/the-dragon-loyalty-award/
Hey thanks so much!!
You’re welcome…but not for this!
For this! http://wp.me/p3TWPY-dO
Wowsers! Thank you, I will do a post soon, really appreciate this x
Hi, thanks for taking the time to stop by our blog. We greatly appreciate it. Love your recipes btw. Keep up the great posts!
You’re welcome, and thanks for your comment
I’ve just come across your lovely blog and now I’m looking forward to reading future posts. By the way, the cakes are absolutely amazing. 😊
Thank you. I’ve followed yours now, loving the sound of the sublime chocolate orange meringue dessert!!!
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Hi there, thanks for the follow at Mrs Portly’s Kitchen, lovely to meet you! As is only polite I checked yours out in return and I’m frankly in awe. The late 1940s wasn’t exactly a high point in British cooking IMHO so hats off to you for bravery and for such a good idea. It seems the oldies are still the goldies in many respects (oldies referring to the recipes, not to you, lol). And your cakes are quite simply stunning. I loved the polar bears.
Thanks! yes I have been quite surprised at some of these recipes. Some will have been added at the time of the copy I have which is 1967. I’ve been picking up good tips and techniques – there has been a few strange things like bananas in salads and crisps with curry but I’ll give anything a go!! Thanks for comment about the cake, my daughter loves polar bears!
Hello Jacqui 🙂 I’ve nominated you for two beautiful awards…Please check out http://kitchensmitten.wordpress.com/2014/04/02/awards-and-bloggy-friends/ for further details!
Wow, thank you so much! Will do a post soon. So kind of you to think of me!
Hi! I have nominated you for the Butterfly Light Award! Check it out over at my page: http://thebakingbud.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/butterfly-light-award/ 🙂
Hey thanks so much!!
I’ve been browsing your blog for about 30 minutes. Frankly speaking I am so impressed by the amount of time and effort you’ve taken to cook from the Good housekeeping book. The book has 500 pages but at this rate I know you will achieve your challenge. I admire your courage, dedication and determination. I wish you all the best in your endeavour to cook every recipe. I shall follow you so I can keep up with your progress. Best wishes…and happy cooking and baking!
Liz
Thanks Liz. I think some people thought I was crazy to try and do every recipe and every day! I’ve been doing this now for nearly 9 months and had to accept that there will be days now and again where I won’t have time! There certainly is a lot of recipes but I’m enjoying it!
I am glad to hear you’re enjoying it. That’s what really matters. I look forward to seeing the end of your journey. You’ve truly inspired me, never to be lazy, again. Have a pleasant day!
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I nominated you for the my writing Process Blog Tour please check @ http://easyitaliancuisine.com/2014/06/03/my-writing-process-blog-second-episode/
ciao
Thanks so much, so kind of you to think of me
Hi! I nominated you for the Liebster Award 🙂 Participation is optional http://sarahslittlekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/liebster-award/
Hey thanks so much!!
My pleasure 🙂
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Most Influential Blogger Award.
More about this nomination is at:
http://thereadingbud.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/award-most-influential-blogger/
Hey, thanks so much!! You’re so kind to think of me!
Hi Jacqui! Just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your blog and congrats on your anniversary – I think you are doing a fine job! I’m really impressed at the effort you put in and some of the recipes have been very interesting to say the least…. I inherited a Good Housekeeping bible when I left home, but other than the old faithful recipes my Mum and Gran used to use I haven’t ever really attempted anything else – you have inspired me to at least have a go and see what happens. I look forward to reading your future foodie adventures!
Hi. Thanks so much for the comment. Some of the recipes have been a tad unusual!! I love to hear that I’ve inspired people to try things they wouldn’t normally, I certainly have been trying a good few new recipes!! I do plan to keep going until I’ve tried everything!!
Jackie the fire engine cake was a HUGE success. Lads said it tasted delicious. Well done
Aw that’s good to hear!! Glad they liked it!
Nice to meet you!
Thanks for stopping by my blog so that I could discover yours!
It is a really lovely blog with many tasty recipes! Your breads also look fantastic so apart! x
Greetings from a foodie from Belgium! 🙂
Thank you too! Thanks for all your lovely comments!!