Gousto

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we at The Amazing Blog find it effective to sit down and plan out our meals for the week. Nevertheless, we are a very busy bunch. Luckily for us, there are companies like Gousto to help make our meal preparation so much easier.

Gousto is an innovative company that shops and delivers all of the ingredients for any tasty meals you desire. Each week, Gousto offers 10 different meals to choose from. Once you have chosen what you want, they deliver all of the ingredients right to your doorstep. No matter how big or small, if it’s included in the recipe, Gousto will put it in your parcel.

One of the best things about Gousto is the quality of the ingredients. The vegetables are all organic, the meat comes from a family owned farm in Devon and the fish comes straight from a fish monger in Scotland. Not only is it convenient and saves time, but it allows you and your family access to only the freshest organic products available.

Gousto boxes contain the needed ingredients for three meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Though you may be thinking, ‘What if I’m at work, or unavailable to pick up the products from my home?” Not to worry, because all you need to do is simply let Gousto know where you want your parcel delivered.

We tried a Gousto box with recipes for Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Apricots and Couscous, Cream Pork Steaks with Apple, Thyme & Link and Crunchy Cashew Stir-Fry with Basmati Rice. Not only were these all delicious, but the recipe cards were efficient and simple to use. We enjoyed what we ate and we knew it was quality food.

Box prices vary depending on the meals you choose and the number of people joining you (2 or 4).  All pricing information and other FAQ’s can be found here.

The Cape Cod Cookbook

At The Amazing Blog we're great advocates of both food and good causes, so imagine our joy when we stumbled across The Cape Cod Cookbook by Kelly Moss and Michael Aviles. . Bringing  a slice of New England home-cooking to British shores the proceeds of this cookbook go to Spinal Research thus raising money for a fantastic cause.

Written by sisters Kelly and Michael, who grew up on the beaches of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod Cookbook is a celebration of family, friendship, and food. A beautifully presented hardback book, the Cape Cod Cookbook has wonderfully evocative photographs that perfectly capture the New England way of life. Reminiscent of beach BBQs with friends, the sound of a ferry horn nearing the shore, sailboat races and sand dunes, this is more than just a cookbook.

The book boasts a selection of traditional Cape Cod recipes that include New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans, and Slow Roasted Pulled Pork. The book also comprises a number of more enticing dishes such as Falafel with Garlicky Tahini Sauce, Kofta Kebabs, and Farfalle a la Vodka, all of which have been collected by the sisters as they have travelled around the world.

The Cape Cod Cookbook caters for all occasions; whether you’re after a tasty afternoon snack, or are putting together a fabulous family feast. A superb gift for both amateurs and foodies alike, the delicious recipes are easy to follow with readily sourced ingredients.

The cookbook can be purchased both on Amazon and through their website for £18.50. Having tried some of the recipes, including the Boston Baked Beans and the Crab Cake, we can certify that the recipes taste just as good as they look!