Thunder Island

slices of rare cooked steak

fruits arranged in a heart shape amongst other fruit

boats on the sea

a quill, a bottle of ink and paper

an open book with leaves and a flora on the pages with a background of grassy field

some books and a coffee

My Latest posts

Roasted Autumn Root Vegetables
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Chewy, gooey and delicious, warm and mildly sweet - I really loved it, Carl was ok, the kids were meh... obviously! Makes use of autumn and winter veg...
Beef Cubes In A Bowl
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Beef stew from the slow cooker. Ready and healthy food for after a work shift.
Bacon And Eggs
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Eggs and bacon - a breakfast staple.
Cajun Turkey
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A creamy Cajun-style turkey recipe. Hot and spicy herbs cover a juicy turkey breast seared in the pan. Use coconut cream for a lactose-free marinade, ...
Beef Mince
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Paleo-friendly beef mince, keep it paleo with courgette noodles or add some tortillas. The kids are so-so but the adults love it.
Creamy Parsnip And Leek
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Parsnip and leek which can be a curry or a soup. I love this recipe, Carl isn't so sure.
Banoffee Pie
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Bananas, caramel and cream on a bed of chocolate biscuits - my favourite dessert.
Tricolour Salad
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A colourful salad with sweet vegetables, mango and red currants. A little expensive so keep it for special occasions.

Hello
And Welcome!

I'm Alex, and Thunder Island is my creative corner.

This space is a passionate mix of everything great and nothing important that is expected to go unnoticed by the rest of the world.

But, just in case some random kindly stranger stops by - that would be you! - and wishes to look around, let me give you a quick idea of what you will find.

I post my family recipes here and every dish has passed a taste test by at least one family member, whether by adult or child. More than a few of the recipes are from diets delved into over the years while others are more budget, easy-cook, decadently delicious or of no particular category. This is our personalised family recipe book. a.k.a. stuff we like.

There is a section containing things to learn: primary maths for both my kids, some Maltese for my son, and English lessons for foreigners including a few practice pages for those who wish.

And lastly, a portfolio showcasing two of my hobbies: coding and writing. This website is all mine: my design, code and content. I often practice by tinkering with the design, expanding the code and adding to the content.

Although I have never produced anything print-worthy, I enjoy writing - and so, stories, poems and short blog posts on books I have read, authors I like or health matters I am interested in have found their homes here, along with a few real-life experiences.

So, now that you, the kindly stranger, are aware that this website is no great masterpiece, also know that you are very welcome. Please feel free to poke about and enjoy!

Alex

Recipes for Wednesday