Amusing/Clever Website
Today I was sent a link to HEMA’s website (they are a dutch department store). They have an imaginitive web-coder, just let the page load and give it 5 secs. Make sure your sound is turned on.
Spicy Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Here is the recipe, for those that want it. I did this for the family on New Year’s Eve, a great winter warmer and perfect for small gatherings. I did double the amount in order to feed 7.5 (Toby was .5 
) apart from not doubling the jalapeno peppers in order to reduce the spicy heat a little. This double also provided enough to feed 3 more people on another evening so more like food for 10-11 people.
I also cook this in the slow cooker, on High, for four hours. We find this works better and allows the ingredients longer to mix flavours.
Ingredients
300 g sweet potatoes
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely diced
25 g jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
Pinch crushed chilli flakes
400 g can black-eyed beans
400 g can kidney beans
400 g can chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp runny honey
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
450 ml vegetable stock
200 g can sweetcorn kernels
To serve
150 ml Tesco Healthy Living Creme Fraiche
2 tbsp chopped coriander
Juice and zest of 1 lime
100 g plain, unsalted corn chips
Method
- Carefully chop the sweet potato into 1cm (½in) cubes. Next pour the extra virgin olive oil into a large, flameproof casserole dish and heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the sweet potato, red pepper, jalapenos, cumin, coriander and chilli and saute for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining stew ingredients and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Cover, then simmer for a further 35-40 minutes.
- While the stew is cooking, combine the creme fraiche, coriander, lime juice and zest and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Using a ladle divide the stew between individual bowls and then top with a dollop of the creme fraiche mixture. Serve with the corn chips.
I am not claiming this to be my recipe, I found it originally on the Tesco website in 2008. Here:http://www.tesco.com/recipes/product.aspx?R=1367
Family Tree
My Mum has been doing a lot of work on her/our family tree (Dale’s & Allen’s), and I have been doing a little . Mostly I have been entering the data into Family Tree Maker 2008 (a useful package). I will start to post information here as the family might be interested.
My Company website
It’s been on the web links for a while, I have now added a lot of extra content. I am looking for work – must feed the little boy and his Mummy too – have a look at http://www.dcdconsulting.co.uk/. If my skills might fit any roles that you know of please get in touch.
Jacob is 4 months old today
Getting bigger by the day.
