Laura Ansbro
Bio
Freelance writer, parent, food worshipper, occasional skin-flint
Check out my blog www.millennialhuntergatherer.com for a little bit more of the foodie stuff
Stories (18/0)
Reduced Tomatoes? Millennial Hunter Gatherer's Ultimate Roast Tomato Soup-Sauce
What, you may ask, is Soup-Sauce? I’ll tell you. It is a soup that is so rich, thick and flavoursome that you’re not just limited to eating it out of a bowl using a spoon, but it can also be used as a pasta sauce, on a homemade pizza or in a lasagne. In fact, any recipe that you might open a tin of chopped tomatoes for, consider this instead to give delicious depth and complexity of flavour.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Lemon and Lime Double Drizzle Cake by Millennial Hunter Gatherer
Sometimes, I come across a net of citrus fruit for around a quarter of the full price. Even if I’m buying full-price citrus fruit, it’s usually cheaper to buy several rather than a single. While it’s handy to keep lemons and limes in the fridge, there comes a point when they need using before they get old and shriveled.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Millennial Hunter Gatherer: Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Sometimes Hunter Gathering opportunities come along when you least expect them. The end of September saw glorious blue skies and warm mild weather, which tempted me out to visit a local National Trust property.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Millennial Hunter-Gathering: An Introduction
A Proper Introduction… I’ve been blogging for a few months now, and have a bit of a following on my social media. Firstly, a great big welcome to all my new followers! I hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration in these pages, and I’d love to hear about your bargains and foodie creations.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
How to Fly Long Haul with a Preschooler: Top Tips for Sky High Success
"You're doing what?" friends asked me, goggle-eyed, when I told them about our plan to take our somewhat anxious four-year-old on a plane for the first time ever. A twelve hour flight in economy may seem like a baptism of fire, but it could be easier than you might think. Follow my top tips to avoid mile-high misery...
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Wander
16 Things You Didn't Know About Being on TV. Top Story - May 2019.
I was recently invited on to ITV's This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby after the show had discovered my thrifty food blog, Millennial Hunter Gatherer. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. It was a great experience, but there are a few backstage secrets you might not expect...
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Geeks
The Low-Down on Liquid Peel
Ever heard of a skin peel? It's a kind of beauty treatment often associated with salons and spas If you're like me, you find the idea a little alarming, then you've probably never tried one. Why would I want to peel my skin off? It sounds extreme and unpleasant, like the aftermath of a sunburn burn.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Blush