Lamb, Winter Vegetable and Pearl Barley Stew

A stew or tagine can be made ahead and served with a bowl of mash, a few baked potatoes or a simple cous cous.

WE ALL love a bit of romance, an unexpected bouquet; a bar of choccie, a spontaneous hug, even a furtive wink can put a skip in your step for the rest of the day.

Valentine’s Day is upon us again where everyone from nine to 90 gets licence to be silly and cutely romantic. Even my grandchildren are making cards and cupcakes and having fun.