..oh deary me, excuse my pun there, har! If you’re lookin’ to make potatoes for dinner tonight, but sick of boring mash, then why not try these recipes from Big Red Kitchen. I adore Boursin cheese, so the first one really appeals to me -def. guna try that one out… I ‘Camembert’ how tasty it’s guna be! ..seriously, I should be shot. Enjoy!

Boursin Potatoes
1.5 pounds of Red, Yukon, or new potatoes
Salt for potatoes
1/2-1 pkg of Boursin cheese (herb flavored)
1-2 T dried minced onions
1 cube frozen or 1 T fresh garlic, minced
1/2-1 stick butter
1/4 c. fresh parsley or 2 T dried parsley
1 T olive oil

Cut potatoes in chunks, no need to peel. Boil in salted water til done. Drain leaving about 4-5 T of the water. Add the above ingredients. Mix and continue to cook until well blended. It will look like chunky mashed potatoes.

Ma’s Famous Parsley Potatoes
Same as above, minus the cheese, except add about 2 large cloves of garlic. You should be able to smell the garlic in the potatoes and then you will have enough. Also, I add more dried onion flakes. Fresh is even better. I prefer the Yukon potato over any of the other potatoes. It has a sweeter taste than the others. As we said before, this may not be a pretty dish, but it is delicious.

Kitty x

As much as I ♥ Cath Kidston, her prices are insane! Still, I can’t resist this beautiful sewing basket in the shape of a house. Not too bad for their prices either, at £35.00 (sterling)… they also have a sale on at the mo, so hopefully this price goes down soon. Check out the rest of the products anywho -cute, kitsch flower-patterned heaven!

Kitty x

Check out this simple and delicious recipe from Noble Pig. Perfect for cheese lovers and vegetarians, and a great way to get kids to eat some veg.!

Broccoli and Gruyere Gratin

Adapted from Real Simple

Serves 8

3 large bunches of broccoli, roughly chopped (about 12 cups)
4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated Gruyere (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Fill a large saucepan with 1 inch of water and fit with a steamer basket (or fill a large pot with 1/2 inch of water).  Bring to a simmer.  Place the broccoli in the steamer basket, cover and steam until just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes (do not let it darken).  Whisk in the milk and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper.  Toss the sauce with the broccoli.

Transfer the broccoli mixture to a shallow 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheese.  Bake until bubbling and golden brown, 35-40 minutes at 375^o.  Let sit 10 minutes before serving

Kitty x

In need of an original and cute bag on the cheap? Then look no further than Kitty Loves Teddies! More coming soon….

Kitty x

Bring the outside in this Summer with this charming birdhouse from John Lewis. Ideal present for any kitsch chick! Cost- £8.00 (Sterling)

Kitty x

Whether you love cheese or chocolate it’s always better melted! Check out this trendy fondue from Oxfam online -not only is it on sale at a great price (5.99Euro) but it’s a fair trade product too -good for the soul, tummy and your wallet!

Kitty x