Weekend food

FOR many of us with busy lives Monday to Friday whizzes past in a buzz of activity by the time we get home from work in the evening.

It is so tempting to flop in a comfy chair, put up the feet and nibble a ready meal. Michelle Darmody comes to the rescue with her new column on page 26 with lots of exciting suggestions for easy, week-day meals.

But how about an extra special meal at the weekend when there is a bit more time for shopping, chopping and cooking with family and friends around the dining table.