Col LIVES: A real life update!

Welcome back foodie!

You may remember me thanking you in my last post for your patience whilst I went about life, and that my exciting development was a story for another day. Well, that day has arrived!

Eating Out: Flat White Kitchen

Flat White Kitchen - Soya Latte

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Thank you so much for your patience whilst I go about my daily life, and for checking back so often for a new post. Believe me, there has been plenty delicious goings on in my kitchen over the last month but never enough time to write about them.

I hope you enjoy this special Eating Out edition as a welcome return after a break. Not that I've been breaking; I've been sensationally busy at work and making lots of wonderful and exciting life progress but that's for another day...

Today, I want to talk about Flat White Kitchen.

Love Your Leftovers: Thai Green Salmon Curry

Thai Green Salmon Curry

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It's been a little while since I did a good cooking post, and I did a great cook yesterday so I've decided to share it.

I'm a massive believer in making the most of what you've got, be it in life or in the kitchen, so I'm always looking for ways to use up leftovers. I'm also a big soup lover, and when I make vegetable soup I can't help but think of delicious ways to make it into something extra special. It usually involves something deliberately saucy, and what better sauce than curry? And so, the various green curries of Col's kitchen are born.

An Argyll Adventure

Welcome back foodie, and welcome to my very first travel post!

My husband and I love to get about, and this year, after recovering financially from a trip to New York, we decided to finally get ourselves to sunny Scotland.

Chorizo & Aubergine Empanadas

Chorizo and Aubergine Empanadas

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My two weeks of freedom are sadly coming to an end *sob* so I thought I'd get myself back into gear before work by giving you lovely readers a tasty update.

A few weeks ago I was swamped with training duties at work and incredibly stressed, so I was constantly looking for ways to brighten my evenings with my husband. Following an accidental yet brilliant seat move in the office I got chatting with some fellow food loving colleagues and the idea for Empanadas evolved...

A Col EATS Favourite: Thai Vegetable Porridge

Thai Vegetable Porridge

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Welcome to my first Favourite post; the first of a series I hope.

Feast your eyes on the picture above, which is one of my absolute, ultimate favourite meals.  

Eating Out: Lola Jean's, Tynemouth

Lola Jeans Superfood Salad with Salmon

Welcome back foodie. And welcome to my first "Eating Out" post!

It's no secret that I LOVE to eat, and my husband and I love to eat out when our time and financial situations allow.

Charred Cauliflower and Smoked Salmon Fusilli

Charred Cauliflower and Smoked Salmon Fusilli

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A LOT of food has graced my plates and passed my lips since I last posted, so I'm going to start working back through all of the delicious meals we've been enjoying so that you can enjoy them too!

I'll start with this fabulous dish that is an absolute breeze to make.

Smoked Garlic and Chinese Five Spice Noodles

Smoked Garlic and Chinese Five Spice Noodles

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Aren't Monday nights at home always such a pleasure after the first day of the working week? We tend to have something delicious for tea on Mondays

The Happy Place

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Thought you might like to see a couple of sunshiny pictures from

Chicken Arrabbiata Spaghetti

Chicken Arrabbiata Spaghetti

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Say hello to this delicious bowl of Italian goodness.

Greedy Girl's Salmon and Asparagus

Greedy Girl's Salmon and Asparagus

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Another busy day at work yesterday (and today for that matter) and a little shopping trip for

Lemon and Ginger Chicken

Lemon and Ginger Chicken, with brown rice and quinoa.

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I had an intense day of training at work today, and was pretty hungry by the time I got home. I had started cooking vegetables

Cook, photograph, eat!

Welcome to Col EATS!!

I can't even begin to tell you how glad I am that you stopped by.

I'm no chef; I'm a cook, and I quite simply love to eat.