Author Archives: Jo Dunlop

About Jo Dunlop

I am a mum of two boys (Buddy, 13 & Bob, formerly Bob 10). I am married to G Man. I am keen on cooking and likes keep busy. I love keeping fit, I love food and wine.

Random Bletherings from Scotland

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jo Dunlop

So this marks the new era of Mummy’s Knee blog – As many of you may know, I wrote my blog for a long time before it was hacked and all of the content removed. The back up I had … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning Monday – 8th June 2015

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jo Dunlop

This week is a busy one what with Grim’s 40th and Buddy’s 6th birthdays. We have a few days off too so the meal plan is not full as we are out one night and will suit ourselves on the … Continue reading →

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Nonna’s Kitchen – Minestrone Soup

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jo Dunlop

When my friend Diana’s Dad was over a few months back, he taught me a few authentic Italian recipes that he had been cooking all of his life. He came bottle in hand, he said this is our petrol, how … Continue reading →

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Nonna’s Kitchen – Ragu

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jo Dunlop

This has been a hard post to write, I learned of this recipe during my last visit to my dear friend Diana who passed away a few weeks ago now and it’s taken me this long to post it due … Continue reading →

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To celebrate National Baking week 15th – 21st October, we thought we’d give this recipe a go. Now what I will say is that my experience of baking is limited, but I’m quite adventurous and I asked Grim what he … Continue reading →

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jo Dunlop | Leave a comment

50 Shades of parenthood

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

Karin over at Mummy365 has started a new linky called 50 Shades of Parenthood. At first I was a bit reluctant to get involved as I wasn't sure about my creative writing. With all the hype of 50 Shades of … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips For Self Catering Holidays

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

We recently went to a self catering lodge at Auchrannie, Isle of Arran. Before I went I asked my Twitter and Facebook friends for advice on what to take with me, which was useful. Having returned, here are my Top … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning Monday 16th July 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

Thank you Mrs M for setting this up, here is our weekly meal planner. We're back from a great holiday on Isle of Arran, here's what we are eating this week. All of the fish this week is from … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday 15th July 2012

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

Not so silent Sunday. Posted with Blogsy

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Saturday is Caption Day

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

Thanks to mammasaurus

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