SouthseaScene

As we walked around Southsea this afternoon we were basking in bright sunshine, but the air was crisp and cold. The evenings are darker and longer now. This Sunday, the clock will move back an hour.  It's time to wear a thicker coat and turn on the heating. I was quite attracted to the thicker jumpers and coats on display in the shops on Palmerston Road. My cooking has also moved into the thicker and warmer stews. Last night we had the rather moreish Lamb with Apricot Sauce.  The change of season is a reminder to take the slow road after the activities of the summer months. Especially this year with the good weather over the summer when we were able to take full advantage of the great outdoors and picnicking in the sunshine without fear of the English rain. It's time to grab yourself a good book and snuggle up in a comfortable blanket. Take time to slow down and savour the joys autumn has to offer. 

My favourite dish if you can find some juicy lamb rump steak. Ingredients: 2 lamb rump steaks about 150g each 2 tbsp orange juice 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp clear honey/maple syrup Marinate for about an hour and then grill for 5-7 minutes on each sides. Best eaten with couscous: 75g couscous 'fluffed' in boiling water for 5 minutes (in a covered dish) 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying 1 medium red pepper, sliced Fry the onion in the oil for about 15 minutes until the onion is caramelised and then add the pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the remainder of the marinade juice to the pan, cook for 3 minutes and then add the couscous. This is one of the quickest dishes you can cook and it's the most delicious!