Bedtime: a family (ad)venture

As a mumma of four, I know bedtime. I know bedtime can be long. I know bedtime can be rough. I know bedtime can be challenging. There is a lot of tension and frustration wrapped up in all of our hearts at bedtime - grown ups as well as kids. Without good sleep, all humans …

Scalloped potato crust quiche

Today is one of those days where I had the cards seriously stacked against me. Lark has been waking at night as if it is morning. Fitche has recently learnt how to climb out of her crib. It was definitely a restless night. With kids only sleeping from 9pm to midnight, a little after midnight …

Trifle in a teacup

Written in September 2019 Months and weeks and days have blended into one. Number four has been a sweet and wonderful addition to our family. We have moved back to the UK for the foreseeable future for a multitude of reasons. Daddy Alsum still has his visa process to go through. This will mean a …

Taking a journey

Daddy Alsum started an incredibly brave, and distinctively difficult journey today. In fact, we all have - the kids and myself included. Daddy Alsum will be spending the next four weeks in treatment away from the family. He reached a pivotal moment in his life, particularly regarding his mental health. As part of this time, …

Happy Summer 2018

After a hiatus, I am hoping to get my act together and return to real cooking and writing. I have been expending all my energy on raising our little Alsums and holding up Daddy Alsum. Fitche has been slow to gain - which has meant that I have devoted a lot of time and effort …

Introducing our newest addition

Welcome to the world, Fitche. Born on Wednesday, March 28th. Weighing 9 lbs 4.5 oz Measuring 21" long

Honoring the food of my readers: Peruvian Ceviche

This is not the ceviche of food critics or snobbery. It is unashamedly toddler amd pregnancy friendly. As sure as I am that this dish is perfectly safe for those who are accustomed to eating it, we however have not eaten raw citrus-cured fish on a regular basis, so I adapted the recipe to suit …